Epopeia brands™ | books™ | records™

What Epopeia brands™ | books™ | records™ does

Epopeia brands™ | books™ | records™ (legal entity: Epopeiarecord, lda) is a privately held Portuguese cultural and creative agency founded in 2015, operating from Faro with a registered address in Vila Ruiva. The company is structured as three integrated sub-brands under one parent: Epopeia Records™ is an independent music label covering production, recording, digital and physical distribution, press & radio, and synchronization for emerging Portuguese artists; Epopeia Books™ is an independent literary publishing house focused on new authors in poetry, fiction, and children's literature; and Epopeia Brands™ provides communication, design, branding, marketing, photography, video, and cultural event production services that supply in-house creative infrastructure to the group's other divisions and to external clients.

The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: digital music distribution is delivered through standardized streaming platform integrations (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, Pandora, Napster, Tidal), the e-commerce storefront runs on Squarespace (inferable from CDN URLs), and payments are processed via Stripe and PayPal. The company's own differentiated assets are a curated catalog of 15+ musical acts and a roster of published authors, a physical retail store in Faro, a flagship cultural venue called Tugúrio, and a monthly "Monthly On Top" playlist published across streaming platforms to maintain audience engagement.

The business model is revenue-diversified across multiple low-magnitude streams: one-time unit sales of physical music (CDs, vinyl, EPs), books, and merchandise through owned e-commerce and FNAC retail; transaction fees from concert and festival ticket sales; professional services fees from creative work; and licensing/royalty income from artistic representation, P&R, and synchronization. Pricing sits at the low end of consumer goods (€5–€25 per item, €8 per concert ticket). Distribution is direct-to-consumer with deep event-driven GTM reinforced through festival programming (Festival F, Emersivo, Boom Festival, Rocim x Emersivo) and book fairs (Feira do Livro de Faro). The customer base spans music enthusiasts, literature readers, and cultural organizations — all served primarily in Portugal with emerging international reach into the UK, Spain, Brazil, and the United States.

Name

Epopeia brands™ | books™ | records™

Legal name

Epopeiarecord, lda

Website

https://epopeia.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Epopeia is a privately held Portuguese cultural agency operating three integrated sub-brands — an independent music label (Epopeia Records), a literary publishing house (Epopeia Books), and a creative services studio (Epopeia Brands) — serving emerging artists, authors, and cultural organizations in Portugal with growing international reach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Publishing and Music Label

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (71141), Music Publishers (51223), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Casting & Talent Placement (Sessions, Bands, Touring Musicians) (MPAIAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Publicity, PR & Media Relations (Artists) (MPAIAGAG), Merchandising & D2C Management (Artists) (MPAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Independent publishing
• Record label
• Music distribution
• Creative services
• Cultural event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Faro

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Music Sales and Distribution: Sale and digital distribution of music through Epopeia Records label. Products include CDs, vinyl records, EPs, and digital downloads. Distribution through major streaming platforms and physical retail.
2. Book Sales: Publication and sale of books through Epopeia Books independent publishing house. Focus on emerging authors with poetry, fiction, and children's literature.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, bags, and artist-related products through online store and at live events.
4. Event Tickets and Bookings: Revenue from concert tickets, festival performances, and artist bookings for live events and private functions.
5. Creative Services: Communication, design, branding, marketing, photography, video production, and event production services provided through Epopeia Brands division to support group operations and external clients.
6. Artistic Representation: Artistic agency and booking services for represented musicians and authors, including P&R (press and radio) and synchronization services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Epopeia is a communication and representation agency specializing in Cultural and Creative Industries, operating three divisions: Epopeia Books (independent literary publishing for emerging authors), Epopeia Records (music label for emerging Portuguese artists offering production, recording, digital and physical distribution, press and radio, and synchronization), and Epopeia Brands (creative services including design, video, branding, marketing, photography, and cultural event production). The company sells books, music (CDs, vinyl, EPs), and merchandise through its own e-commerce store and physical retail location, distributes music via global streaming platforms, and produces cultural events.

Product overview

Epopeia is a cultural and creative agency operating three distinct sub-brands under one parent company: Epopeia Books™ (independent literary publishing for new authors), Epopeia Records™ (record label for emerging Portuguese musicians offering production, recording, digital/physical distribution, P&R, and synchronization), and Epopeia Brands™ (communication, design, branding, marketing, photography, video, and cultural event production services). The company also operates an e-commerce store, manages digital music distribution across global streaming platforms, maintains a news journal, and operates a cultural venue called Tugúrio. The three divisions support each other as an integrated creative ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Epopeia Books™ Independent literary publishing house focused on new and emerging authors in Portugal, offering editorial services, book production, and distribution.
• Epopeia Records™ Record label focused on emerging artists and musical projects in Portugal, offering musical production, recording, digital and physical distribution, press and radio (P&R), and synchronization services.
• Epopeia Brands™ Communication and representation agency specializing in Cultural and Creative Industries, offering services in Communication, Design, Animation, Branding, Marketing, Photography, Video, and Cultural Events Production.
• Online Store E-commerce platform selling books, music, merchandise, and official products from Epopeia Books and Epopeia Records artists, with payment processing via Stripe and PayPal.
• Digital Music Distribution Digital distribution of music recordings to global streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, Pandora, Napster, and Tidal.
• Event Production Cultural event production and management services, including festival organization and artist booking.
• Through a Kaleidoscope (The Elephant Woman) First full-length album by The Elephant Woman, released in 2025 in CD format and digital platforms, featuring pop, rock, and indie influences.
• Digging for Hope (The Mirandas) First full-length album by The Mirandas released in 2024, offering rock revivalist sound from the 1970s.
• Estrela (Maria Seixas Correia) Book publication - 'Estrela' by Maria Seixas Correia, published by Epopeia Books.
• Conversas de Colher da Avó Maria (Maria Bispo) Recipe book 'Conversas de Colher da Avó Maria' by Maria Bispo, published by Epopeia Books.
• O último Paciente (Nuno Carvalho Silva) Novel 'O último Paciente' by Nuno Carvalho Silva, published by Epopeia Books.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 years of continuous operation (2015-2025) demonstrating sustainable independent cultural enterprise in Portugal

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Digital Streaming Platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, Pandora, Napster, Tidal)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic distribution partnerships with major streaming platforms enabling global digital reach for Epopeia Records artists. Distribution agreement allowing catalog releases to reach listeners worldwide through subscription and ad-supported models.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rastilho Records: Portuguese independent music label focused on emerging and alternative Portuguese artists, with similar artist development, production, and distribution functions to Epopeia Records. Comparable scale and target market in the Portuguese indie music scene.
• Relógio d'Água Editores: Independent Portuguese book publisher focused on literary fiction, poetry, and essays from Portuguese and translated authors. Comparable to Epopeia Books in its editorial focus on emerging literary voices and Portuguese-language publishing.
• Clean Feed Records: Portuguese independent record label focused on jazz, improvised, and experimental music with international distribution. Comparable independent-label model with global digital distribution and physical releases, similar to Epopeia Records' approach.
• Bor Land: Portuguese independent music label and production company supporting emerging Portuguese musicians with recording, distribution, and management services. Directly comparable to Epopeia Records in scope and target market.
• Assírio & Alvim: Independent Portuguese publisher with strong focus on poetry, literature, and cultural essays. Comparable editorial positioning to Epopeia Books' emphasis on emerging Portuguese literary voices and poetry.
• Tinta da China: Portuguese independent publisher specializing in contemporary Portuguese literature including novels, poetry, and essays. Operates in the same emerging-author niche as Epopeia Books within the Portuguese publishing market.
• Editions Aedos: Portuguese independent publisher with curated catalog of literary works including poetry and fiction. Comparable in scale and editorial focus to Epopeia Books within the Portuguese independent publishing landscape.

Broad incumbents

• Valentim de Carvalho: Historic Portuguese music label and publisher with full-service capabilities spanning recording, distribution, and artist management. Larger and more established than Epopeia, but operates in the same Portuguese music market with similar production and distribution services.
• Universal Music Portugal: Major label's Portuguese operations handling roster of established and emerging Portuguese artists. Operates in the same Portuguese music market as Epopeia Records but with major-label resources, distribution scale, and global catalog leverage.
• Leya: Largest Portuguese-language publishing group, encompassing multiple imprints across Portugal and Brazil. Operates in the same book publishing market as Epopeia Books but at significantly larger scale with broader catalog and distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/epopeia.brands
• Instagraminstagram.com/epopeia.brands
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epopeia-makeithappen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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