Our Mission
To provide rightsholders - from independent artists to major catalog owners - with the same quality of advisory and execution that institutional players receive. We believe every creator deserves access to professional representation when transacting their life’s work.
Who we work with
BeatBridge is an independent advisory for people who own or earn from music rights and want to understand every option before they decide.
Artists under contract
Artists signed to a label or an exclusive distribution deal, often with an unrecouped balance, who want to know if they can get out, refinance or get paid while they stay.
Independent artists
Artists who already control their masters and want cash for new projects without giving up ownership for good.
Songwriters and producers
Writers and producers with publishing income or producer royalties who want an advance, a partial sale or a clear valuation.
Heirs and estates
Families who have inherited a catalog and need a calm, plain explanation of what they own and what it could support.
Buyers and capital partners
Funds, publishers and labels looking for well prepared, confidential opportunities. Sellers remain our priority.
How we work
- We are paid a success fee only when a transaction closes. There are no upfront costs to review your catalog or your contract, so our incentives stay aligned with yours.
- Every conversation is confidential. We sign an NDA on request, share anonymised summaries first and release detailed statements and contracts only to qualified parties at the right stage.
- We are independent of buyers and funders. We do not represent one capital source, so we can compare offers from our network and explain the trade offs of each one in plain language.
- Every outcome depends on a review of your catalog and your contract. We never promise amounts or approvals, and we recommend independent legal and tax advice before you sign.
What we stand for
Confidentiality
Your statements, contracts and plans stay private until you decide who sees them and when.
Independence
We are not tied to any buyer or funder, and our success fee means we only win when you close.
Plain explanations
We explain recoupment, licence terms and offers in clear language, so you can decide with confidence.
Artist first
We understand the music business from the creative side and put your long term interests first.
The founders
BeatBridge is run by two music industry operators who have spent years on the artist side of the table.
Andrés Pesqueira López
AP
Co-Founder
Andrés has worked in the music business since 2017. As Director and Co-Founder of Good Life Music he has managed artists and labels, built a publishing administration business with 80+ clients, and negotiated deals with companies such as Universal, Sony Music and Ultra Music. He co-founded BeatBridge to give artists and rights holders a confidential, competitive way to sell their catalogs, and has advised on more than $28M in catalog value.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-pesqueira-lopez-b7a471132/
Andrés Pesqueira López on LinkedIn
Sergio Zafra Peñuelas
SZ
Co-Founder
Sergio has spent more than seven years building artists' careers and music companies. He is General Manager and Co-Founder of Good Life Music and CEO of Not Only Studios in Barcelona, where he works side by side with emerging artists on strategy and growth. At BeatBridge he brings first-hand knowledge of how catalogs are built and what artists need from a sale.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-zafra-31779999/
Sergio Zafra Peñuelas on LinkedIn
$28M+
Deal Value Advised
40+
Buyer Relationships
15+
Countries Served
Frequently asked questions
How does BeatBridge get paid?
We charge a success fee only when a transaction closes. There are no upfront fees to review your catalog or contract.
Do I have to sell my catalog to work with you?
No. Many clients keep ownership through a licence advance, a royalty advance or a buyout of an unrecouped deal. A sale is one option among several.
Can you help if I am still signed to a label?
Yes. We review your contract and statements to see whether a refinancing, a buyout or an advance could work while you stay in the deal. Every outcome depends on that review.
Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. We sign an NDA on request, share anonymised summaries first and only release detailed documents to qualified parties with your approval.
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re exploring options or ready to transact, we’re here to help. Every conversation starts with understanding your goals.
The structures we arrange
Selling is only one option. We usually start by showing artists alternatives they did not know about.
See how advances on streaming royalties are assessed.
Distribution licence advance
Upfront cash for a fixed term licence on your back catalog, with ownership coming back to you at the end.
Unrecouped advance buyout
Financing to pay off an unrecouped label or distribution balance, leave the deal and own your catalog again.
Royalty advance
Money now against future royalties while you stay in your current contract and keep your rights.
Back catalog distribution
New distribution terms for older releases, often combined with an advance.
Publishing deals
Co publishing, administration and publishing advances for songwriters and catalog owners.
Catalog sales
Full or partial sales of masters or publishing, run as a confidential and competitive process.