About Cantora

Cantora is a music company that invests in and develops artists, startup technologies and live entertainment experiences. Cantora is known for signing bands like MGMT and Bear Hands, investing in and executing the music industry strategy for startups like Sonic Notify and BioBeats, and for creating live event properties like Smartwater’s Music Tech Smartlounge and the immersive events brain trust Mainframe Group. Cantora was founded by Will Griggs, Nick Panama, and Jesse Israel in 2005.

Investment Details

Investment Range
Not specified
Investment Stage
Various stages
Industry Focus
Events, AI/ML, Media (+2 more)
Investor Type
Micro VC, Venture Capital

Investment Focus

Focus Areas
AI/ML Media VR/AR Events Media and Entertainment
Investment Stages
Early Stage, Early Stage Venture