Megan Harper
In May 2025, Milan-based startup HAT Music announced the successful closure of a €200,000 pre-seed funding round, valuing the company at €2.5 million. The round was led by B4i – Bocconi for Innovation, the entrepreneurial hub of Bocconi University, where HAT Music is currently incubated.
Founded by Emanuele Sanfelici, HAT Music is developing an AI-driven mobile platform designed to connect emerging artists with music industry professionals such as producers, managers, videographers, and social media specialists. The platform aims to streamline the traditionally fragmented and offline networking process within the music industry.
With over 1,000 registered users and 350 active professionals already on the platform, HAT Music plans to utilize the new funding to accelerate growth in the Italian market and prepare for European expansion starting in 2026. The company’s mission is to simplify networking in the music supply chain, making access to the industry more transparent and scalable.
Key Details
- Company: HAT Music
- Funding: €200K Pre-Seed
- Valuation: €2.5M
- Headquarters: Milan, Italy
- Investors: B4i – Bocconi for Innovation, Chiara Santoro (former YouTube Music executive), Matteo Maffucci (Zero Assoluto), Andrea Corelli (music executive), Giulio Manzoni (CEO of GIMA SPA), Guido Filippetti (founder and CEO, MSc student at King’s College London)
- Use Case: AI-powered platform connecting emerging artists with music industry professionals
