After hitting the ground running during 2026’s first four months, core music industry funding finished at a relatively modest $80 million in May. But is resumed growth in the cards for the remainder of the second quarter and the year? Time will tell, though overall, a good bit of…

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Music Industry Funding Increased by Double Digits in May 2026 Despite a Raise-Volume Slip — Core Q2 Rounds Now Total Nearly $3 Billion, DMN Pro Data Shows
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