In a rapidly evolving and fractured music industry musicians are struggling to be heard amongst the noise; fans are eager to interact with and support their favourite artists; labels, agents, venues and managers are desperate to find the next wave of popular talent while minimizing overheads (e.g. extravagant A+R / scouting costs)
- Reviber8 is designed to connect musicians with fans and the music industry.
- Reviber8 is built to channel proven talent with high potential to the people in the industry who can create mutually beneficial relationships.
- Reviber8 is being created to become the hub of musical discovery and the most useful online tool for the Australian music industry.
The team behind Reviber8 have created a well-designed, easy-to-use and addictive online networking platform and are working with the local music industry to build an extremely valuable online tool. Reviber8 aims to become Australia’s number one music network within the next 2 years before expanding internationally.
Core Team Members
Jacob E. Dawson – Director / Founder of Reviber8
Jacob founded Reviber8 inspired by opportunities in the music industry and driven by his own experience as an independent musician. Combining a background in Advertising and Marketing with a degree in Arts Management, Jacob also brings an intimate knowledge of the local music scene, along with a network of contacts ranging from gigging musicians through to label owners and management companies.
As the founder of Reviber8 Jacob has spent 2 years researching market, refining the concept, recruiting the necessary team members and planning not only for launch but also for a multi-phase rollout of the business concept.
Stephen S. Kane – Creative Director for Reviber8
Stephen's responsibilities as Creative Director encompass all aspects of the visual and interactive experience within the Reviber8 brand. Specific concerns are design and management of all applications of the Reviber8 identity - beginning with creation of the logo and collateral and extending into the website, merchandise and marketing materials.
Within Graphic Design, Stephen's abilities range across print and digital media, specialising in branding and identity campaigns. Stephen also brings client relationship, project management and strategic research skills to the Reviber8 team.
Stephen has extensive experience in the online industry - specifically website and user interface design and art direction. He has held Creative Director, Design Manager and Senior Designer roles for studios such as ninemsn, Sapient, New Toys Multimedia and Massive Interactive.
Company Vision & Future
Reviber8 has a vision of becoming Australia's number 1 music social-network within 2 years, usurping Myspace for the top spot. Once established locally the company intends to expand within the Asia-Pacific region while at the same time marketing the virtual talent-scout service to music-based businesses globally. Within 5 years Reviber8 has a goal of becoming one of the most recognized music brands in the world, moving beyond social networking and talent-scouting to become a leading multi-media platform.
Current Valuation
Reviber8 is basing its search for funding of $250,000 in exchange for 20% equity in the company on an initial valuation of $1,200,000 AUS.
Exit Opportunity
Reviber8 has carefully workshopped potential exits in a 5 year time-frame. The most likely scenarios are the eventual purchase of the company by a large corporation based within the music and media sphere, including major record companies, established social networks and web-based media technology companies. Example names include Sony-BMG, Warner, EMI, News Corp, Vivendi.
Ideal Investor
Reviber8 is seeking an investment opportunity that would also include a very hands-on individual or team with experience in media, entertainment and technology. The ideal investor would contribute their own expertise in addition to capital, and would also be able to bring an established network of business associates who would be available to provide advice and help build the company.
