MNGRS.AI Lands $1M to Bring AI Smarts to Artist Management

Global Music Community, the France-based startup founded by former Universal Music Group (UMG) and MIDEM execs, has raised $1 million to further develop MNGRS.AI, the AI-powered artist management service aimed at guiding creators with their careers.

The platform:

• MNGRS.AI is designed to act as a digital manager, offering support around release planning, audience and career strategy, and personalized content production.

• It was founded in 2022 by Alexandre Deniot and Thomas Quenoil, both previously of MIDEM and Universal Music Group.

• MNGRS.AI claims that since its launch it has supported several thousand artists worldwide.

The founders:

• Deniot served as the Director of music industry conference MIDEM between 2017 and 2021.

• He also has experience managing the careers of artists such as GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Candice Pillay and Nigerian pop star Seyi Shay.

• Quenoil held executive roles at UMG and MIDEM.

The investors:

• Include professional footballers Aurélian Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Jules Koundé (FC Barcelona) and Mike Maignan (AC Milan).

What they said:

• Alexandre Deniot, Co-Founder & CEO of MNGRS.AI: “Our mission is not to replace human creativity but to give it more strength and clarity. MNGRS.AI acts as a true career ally, helping artists focus on what truly matters: creating, evolving, and growing. We’re building a service capable of understanding artists’ needs, anticipating their next steps, and empowering them to succeed.”