MLV

What MLV does

MLV GROUP SPRL is a Brussels-based independent music publishing house, record label, and artist management company operating as a Belgian private limited liability entity (SPRL). The company runs four integrated service lines: music publishing for songwriters and composers under long-term collaboration; a record label developing emerging artists from artistic direction through career support; artist management acting as intermediary between artists and music industry actors; and marketing services for promotion and visibility campaigns. A synchronization licensing arm creates and licenses original music for film, television, advertising, video games, and documentaries.

The catalog is built around a small roster of artists — primarily the father-son composing duo Jacques and Florian Sanchez (performing as Florian & Santiago) for instrumental and classical crossover works, and Spanish pop artist José Pardial — with lyrics contributed by Dajana Djedovic. Distribution spans 12+ major digital streaming platforms globally (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Pandora, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Qobuz, Napster, JioSaavn, KKBOX, Anghami), with submission intake handled through Bridge audio. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and the multilingual (French, English, Spanish) operation is run by 42 employees.

Revenue is generated through three streams: streaming royalties and digital sales from the label catalog, synchronization licensing fees for placements in audiovisual media, and artist management commissions. The business has achieved modest chart milestones — including #3 positions on iTunes Spain and Belgium, a #1 on Amazon Music Spain, an album exceeding 1 million Spotify streams, and 7.47 million TikTok views on a single track — but no revenue figures or major sync placements are disclosed.

Name

MLV

Legal name

MLV GROUP SPRL

Website

https://mlv.me

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MLV is a Brussels-based independent music publisher, record label, and artist management company operating a small catalog of instrumental and Spanish pop music, distributed globally via 12+ streaming platforms and licensed for synchronization in film, TV, advertising, and video games.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Publishing & Record Label

NAICS

Music Publishers (512230), Record Production and Distribution (51225)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAIALAG

Sync Marketplaces & Licensing Platforms

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Sync & Music Licensing Services (Film/TV/Ads/Games)

SECONDARYMPAIAKAJ

Micro-Licensing & Direct Licensing Platforms (UGC, SMB venues, online uses)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Music Rights & Royalty Services (PROs, Collection, Royalty Accounting)

SECONDARYMPAIABAL

Royalty Accounting & Payment Services (Statements, Audits, Payee Management)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Music Publishing (Songwriting, Rights Administration, Licensing)

Keywords

• Music publishing services
• Record label operations
• Artist management services
• Synchronization licensing
• Music distribution royalties

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Music Publishing / Synchronization Licensing: MLV creates and licenses music for cinema, television, advertising, and video games. Revenue is generated through synchronization fees and mechanical royalties when compositions are used in visual media.
2. Record Label Operations: Development and support of emerging artists from artistic direction to comprehensive career management. Revenue from streaming royalties, digital sales, and performance rights through platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Pandora, and others.
3. Artist Management: Intermediary services between artists and various actors in the music industry. Management fees and commission structures from artist earnings and contract deals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MLV is an independent music publishing house, record label, and artist management company that provides integrated music services to songwriters, composers, and performing artists. The company develops original compositions for synchronization licensing in film, television, advertising, and video games, while managing emerging artists from artistic direction through career support and distributing their catalog across major streaming platforms worldwide.

Product overview

MLV is an independent music publishing house, record label, and artist management company based in Brussels, Belgium. The company operates as an integrated music services platform offering four interconnected core offerings: Music Publishing (serving songwriters with long-term collaboration), a Record Label (developing emerging artists from artistic direction through career support), Artist Management (intermediary services between artists and industry actors), and Marketing Services (promotion campaigns and visibility management). The company also provides Synchronization services for creating music for film, television, advertising, and video games. MLV's catalog includes albums and singles from artists Florian & Santiago (instrumental/classical crossover), José Pardial (Spanish pop), and Jacques Sanchez compositions. The company's mission centers on discovering and developing new talent, continuing the artistic legacy of Marie-Louise Vinck.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Music Publishing Music publishing service serving songwriters and composers, providing long-term collaboration and partnership for one or several works. The service supports authors and composers with professional representation and publishing administration.
• Record Label Record label service for developing emerging artists from artistic direction through comprehensive career support and guidance. The label signs, develops, and releases music from artists including Florian & Santiago and José Pardial.
• Artist Management Artist management service acting as intermediary between artists and various actors in the music industry, providing consistent philosophy and enthusiasm throughout artist careers.
• Synchronization Licensing Music creation and licensing service for audiovisual professionals, providing original compositions for film, television, advertising, video games, documentaries, and TV productions with professional advisory services.
• Marketing Services Promotion and advertising campaign service to gain visibility and perpetuate artist careers by running projects like businesses.
• El Duo (Deluxe) Album by Florian & Santiago containing 17 tracks including Cuando, Chappell, Popular, El Capitan, Far Away, Casablanca, and other instrumental compositions. Achieved #3 iTunes Spain, 1+ million Spotify streams, and 7.47M+ TikTok views.
• Vivir Single by José Pardial about personal freedom, new beginnings, and finding inner peace - a Spanish pop anthem. Reached #1 Amazon Music Spain and top 65% Spotify globally.
• Juntos Single by José Pardial exploring themes of couple relationships, reconciliation and enduring love. Reached #15 on iTunes Spain.
• Désormais Album by Florian & Santiago that reached #3 on iTunes Belgium most downloaded albums chart and was featured on Pandora's Instrumental and AMP: Fresh Cuts playlists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Artists reached #3 on iTunes Spain and Belgium
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Apple MusiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital music distribution platform. MLV catalog available on Apple Music with tracks and albums from artists including Florian & Santiago and José Pardial.
• SpotifycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary streaming platform. El Duo album exceeded 1 million streams; Vivir reached top 65% most popular songs globally.
• DeezercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming platform with regional chart presence. Cuando by Florian & Santiago charted in top 100 in South Korea and Singapore.
• PandoracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming service with editorial playlist curation. MLV tracks featured in Classical Crossover, Instrumental, and AMP Fresh Cuts playlists.
• Amazon MusiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital music retail and streaming. Vivir by José Pardial reached #1 on Amazon Music Spain charts.
• YouTube MusiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoogle-owned music streaming and video platform. MLV catalog distributed across YouTube Music for streaming and video content.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Musicbed: Sync licensing marketplace connecting independent composers with filmmakers, brands, and agencies — directly comparable on the sync-discovery model to MLV's service line.
• Artlist: Subscription-based sync licensing platform with curated royalty-free music catalog for film/TV/ads/games — a digital-native competitor to MLV's sync service on the buyer-facing side.
• Epidemic Sound: Subscription sync licensing platform with proprietary catalog and direct-to-creator distribution — competing for the same audiovisual buyers MLV targets with sync.

Direct peers

• Reservoir Media: Independent music publisher with active sync licensing business and recorded music operations — comparable integrated model to MLV at a larger scale.
• peermusic: One of the world's largest independent music publishers, administering and licensing catalogs globally with deep sync placement focus — directly comparable to MLV's publishing-plus-sync model.
• Kobalt Music: Technology-driven independent music publisher and label services company offering rights administration, sync, and royalty services — closely aligned with MLV's integrated publishing/label/sync offering.

Regional players

• Because Music: Independent French/European record label and publisher with strong artist development and European distribution — comparable European indie operator to MLV with broader roster.
• [PIAS] (Play It Again Sam): Leading European independent label, distributor, and publisher — comparable Brussels/Europe-based indie operator with artist development and sync-adjacent services.

Broad incumbents

• Concord Music Publishing: Major independent publisher offering songwriting representation, sync licensing, and recorded music — overlapping service lines with MLV across publishing and sync.
• BMG Rights Management: Largest independent music publisher and record label globally, combining publishing, recordings, and sync licensing — broader scale but overlapping value proposition with MLV.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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