The theme of US dominance in UK tech funding within the music industry refers to the significant role US investors play in financing UK music technology companies. Between 2015 and 2024, US investors contributed 39% of later-stage funding and were involved in 48% of acquisitions in the UK music tech sector¹. While funding spiked in 2021, the market has seen a correction since then². This highlights a notable reliance on US capital for growth in the UK's music tech landscape, despite the UK being the third-largest music market globally³.