Quinty

What Quinty does

Quinty's Official B.V. is the Dutch private limited company (B.V., founded/registered, Oegstgeest) that manages the music rights, live performance bookings, fan investments, and merchandise of country-pop singer-songwriter Quinty van der Geest, born 2002. In October 2023, Quinty became the first independent artist in the Netherlands to sell fractional music rights directly to fans, bypassing record labels via a tiered investment offering marketed as the Q-munity. The three pricing tiers — Inspiring at €2,497 (1.9% ownership), Sparkle at €3,247 (3%), and VIP at €7,997 (8.5%) — grant investors proportional shares of royalty income from radio, streaming, sync, live performances, CDs, and vinyl, distributed via Buma/Stemra once the cumulative music-rights pool reaches €10,000. Packages are registered to one individual, require a minimum age of 21, and include a hand-signed certificate of authenticity, concert tickets, merchandise gift cards, and meet & greet vouchers; investors retain rights for the artist's lifetime plus 70 years post-mortem.

The company has no proprietary technology platform. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through quintyofficial.com and major streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music); bookings are managed via email and a bookings page covering both acoustic solo/duo showcases (20–45 minutes) and full-band festival sets (30–90 minutes). The GTM motion is community-led: a waitlist-gated investor funnel is amplified by organic social (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn), Dutch earned media (NPO Radio 2, NPO Radio 5, 3FM, RTL Nieuws), and a Q-munity podcast; each investor is structurally positioned as a brand ambassador with a financial stake in the catalog's success. Revenue is therefore diversified across three streams — licensing/royalty share sales to investors, live performance fees for events and festivals, and merchandise (with gift cards bundled as investment bonuses).

Customer base today spans investors in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States, with domestic SMB investors drawn from healthcare, construction, finance, education, travel, and entrepreneurship. Recent operational milestones include the December 2025 first headline show, a May 2025 American radio debut on Kafé FM 104.1 (Washington), and a 10-show early-2026 Canadian tour across Ontario and Manitoba with new music development alongside Winnipeg producer Murray Pulver. The business is founder-owned and operated (one Data Protection Officer disclosed in addition to the artist), with no institutional funding, no subsidiaries, and no public listing.

Name

Quinty

Legal name

Quinty's Official BV

Website

https://quintyofficial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quinty's Official B.V. is a Dutch private company managing the music rights, live performance bookings, and merchandise of country-pop artist Quinty van der Geest, selling fractional music rights directly to fans through tiered investment packages (€2,497–€7,997) and operating the Q-munity investor community across the Netherlands, Canada, and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Music Artist Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Royalty Financing, Advances & Securitization (Catalog Finance) (MPAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Music Rights Administration & Royalty Processing (Admin, Accounting, Statements) (MPAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Music rights investment
• Independent country music
• Live performance bookings
• Fan community membership
• Artist merchandise sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Oegstgeest

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Music Rights Royalties: Quinty sells fractional music rights (percentages of specific tracks) directly to fans/investors via three tiered investment packages. Investors earn a proportional share of all royalties generated by their assigned tracks, including radio, streaming, social media, sync placements, live performances, CDs, and vinyl. Revenue streams are administered through Buma/Stemra and distributed annually (or quarterly if total annual income exceeds €50,000). Payouts begin once the total music rights income pool reaches €10,000.
2. Live Performance Fees: Quinty earns fees for live performances ranging from intimate acoustic solo/duo showcases to full-band festival shows. Bookings are secured via email or the bookings page and may require a non-refundable deposit. Formats include stripped-down acoustic sets (20–45 min) and full-band sets (30–90 min) for festivals, corporate events, weddings, listening rooms, and private events.
3. Merchandise Sales: Quinty sells merchandise (gift cards included as bonuses in investment packages) through her website and via the community/email channel. Merchandise gift cards are offered as bonus items in the investment packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Quinty sells fractional music rights (percentages of specific tracks) directly to individual fans via three tiered investment packages (Inspiring at €2,497, Sparkle at €3,247, and VIP at €7,997), granting investors a proportional share of royalty income from radio, streaming, sync, live performances, CDs, and vinyl. The offering is complemented by bookable live performance services in acoustic (20-45 min) and full-band (30-90 min) formats for festivals, corporate events, weddings, and private events, plus merchandise sales through the website.

Product overview

Quinty is a Dutch country-pop artist offering a distinctive music rights investment platform where fans can purchase ownership stakes in her music catalog. The core offering consists of three investment tiers (Inspiring at €2,497, Sparkle at €3,247, and VIP at €7,997), each providing proportional royalty income, community access, certificates of authenticity, and experiential benefits. These packages are complemented by live performance services available as solo/duo acoustic showcases or full-band shows. The artist distributes her music through major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon), which generate the royalty income shared with investors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Q-munity: The exclusive community of music rights investors associated with Quinty's Official BV.

Products and services

• Music Rights Investment Investment product offering fractional ownership percentages of specific tracks in Quinty's music catalog. Investors (aged 21+) receive a proportional share of royalty income from radio, streaming, sync, live, CDs, and vinyl exploitation of their assigned tracks. Rights are valid for the artist's lifetime plus 70 years after death. Three tiered packages are offered (Inspiring at €2,497 for 1.9% ownership, Sparkle at €3,247 for 3%, VIP at €7,997 for 8.5%). Payouts begin once total music rights income reaches €10,000, administered through Buma/Stemra. Buyers receive a certificate of authenticity, Q-munity community access, concert tickets, merchandise gift cards, and meet & greet vouchers based on tier.
• Acoustic / Showcase Live Performances Intimate solo or duo (vocals + guitar) performances lasting 20-45 minutes, suitable for weddings, listening rooms, brand activations, and private events. Flexible format focused on audience connection.
• Full Band Live Performances High-energy full-band live sets (3-5 musicians) lasting 30-90 minutes, featuring original songs, covers, and a full live experience suitable for festivals, corporate events, and larger venues.
• Artist Merchandise Branded merchandise including gift cards (offered as bonus items in the investment packages), sold through Quinty's official website and via the Q-munity community/email channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 'Rolling On A Dime' reached No. 2 on Spotify's Country & Americana playlist
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered key creative collaborator, core production partner, notable collaboration, minor / charitable and core administrative partner.

• Murray Pulverkey creative collaboratorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Winnipeg-based producer Murray Pulver is working with Quinty on new music development as she builds her presence within the Canadian country music scene. Quinty splits her time between the Netherlands and Canada, and Pulver is a key creative partner in her North American expansion.
• Jochem Fluitsmakey creative collaboratorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned Dutch hit songwriter Jochem Fluitsma (known for Guus Meeuwis, Ruth Jacott, Lois Lane) co-wrote the single 'Aiming High' with Quinty and described the collaboration as 'truly inspiring.' Fluitsma also invited Quinty to work in the studio he co-founded with Jan-Peter Exsell (Fluitsma & Van Tijn studio).
• Jens Munnik (Wulf)key creative collaboratorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJens Munnik, known for his work with Wulf, co-wrote the single 'Aiming High' alongside Quinty and David Westmeijer, contributing to her professional songwriting development.
• David Westmeijer (Miss Montreal / BENR)key creative collaboratorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Westmeijer, associated with Miss Montreal and BENR, co-wrote the single 'Aiming High' with Quinty and Jens Munnik.
• Fluitsma & Van Tijn Studiocore production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe studio co-founded by Jochem Fluitsma and Jan-Peter Exsell (Van Tijn) is where Quinty records and develops her music, working with established Dutch producers in a professional studio environment without a traditional label.
• Golden Earringnotable collaborationStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuinty has shared the stage with Golden Earring, one of the Netherlands' most iconic rock bands, representing a significant milestone in her live performance career and lending credibility to her growing status as a Dutch artist.
• Make-A-Wish Foundationminor / charitableOthersQuinty has performed for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, fulfilling wishes for children with life-threatening conditions. This charitable engagement supports her brand as a socially conscious artist.
• Buma/Stemracore administrative partnerTechnology or IntegrationBuma/Stemra is the Dutch collective rights management organization for music royalties. The standard 7% royalty via Buma/Stemra is separate from Quinty's direct-to-fan rights model and represents the industry-standard baseline royalty collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AWAL: Independent artist distribution and services business. Comparable target customer (independent artists) but offers label-style services rather than the fan-financing model Quinty uses.
• Republic: Retail investment platform that has issued music and entertainment deals directly to individual investors. Adjacent model of democratizing music/creator financing for retail investors.
• BMG: Major music rights management company representing songwriters and catalogs. Quasi-label alternative that competes for independent artists who want to retain ownership - exactly the path Quinty has chosen by self-administering her catalog via Q-munity.
• Hipgnosis Songs Fund: Public investment vehicle that acquires music catalogs. Demonstrates institutional demand for the same royalty-stream assets Quinty is selling directly to fans, validating the asset class even if the buyer profile differs.
• Kobalt Music: Music publishing and rights administration platform offering transparent royalty accounting to songwriters. Provides the same administration/royalty-tracking backbone Quinty's business conceptually requires at scale.

Emerging players

• UnitedMasters: Independent artist distribution platform focused on helping artists retain ownership while scaling distribution and monetization. Same customer (independent artists keeping their rights) but with a streaming/distribution focus rather than catalog sales.
• Masterworks: Fractional asset-investment platform that pioneered direct-investor access to illiquid cultural assets - first in fine art, now expanding to music. Comparable retail-investor fractional-asset thesis applied to a different underlying asset class.

Direct peers

• SongVest: Music royalty investment platform enabling fans and investors to acquire fractional ownership of song copyrights. Operates the same direct-to-investor music rights thesis that Quinty's Q-munity delivers for her own catalog.
• Royalty Exchange: Largest US-based auction marketplace for buying and selling music royalties. Direct competitor on the underlying music-IP-as-investable-asset axis, though run as a third-party platform rather than an artist-issued offering.
• ANote Music: European-regulated marketplace for trading music royalty rights. Closest business-model peer to Quinty's direct-to-fan rights model, serving retail investors with music IP exposure via a similar fractionalized rights structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@quintysofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinty
• Instagraminstagram.com/quintyofficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@quintysofficial

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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