The deal includes select producer royalties and music publishing assets from the Grammy Award-winning record producer
HarbourView Equity Partners, a prominent alternative asset management company, announced on Wednesday (August 14) its acquisition of select producer royalties and music publishing assets from Grammy Award-winning record producer and songwriter Noel Zancanella.
Zancanella, widely recognized for his prolific contributions to rock, pop, and hip-hop, has made a significant mark in the music industry. His collaborations with OneRepublic’s frontman, Ryan Tedder, have produced global hits, and his work with artists like Maroon 5, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Adele, and the Smashing Pumpkins has further solidified his reputation as a top-tier producer. Among his notable achievements are the chart-topping songs “I Lived,” “Good Life,” and “West Coast” by OneRepublic, “Ghost” by Ella Henderson, and “Maps” by Maroon 5.
HarbourView Equity Partners, known for its multi-strategy investment approach, continues to strengthen its presence in the entertainment and media sectors with this latest acquisition. The firm’s portfolio already includes YouTube’s most viewed song “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee which recently surpassed 8.5 billion views.
The latest acquisition is part of HarbourView’s broader strategy to invest in and support the entertainment industry, including music, film, TV, and sports. The firm’s rapidly expanding catalog and its focus on building enduring value highlight its position as a leader in the sector.
Derek Crownover, Megan Pekar, and Rob Kouchoukos of Loeb & Loeb served as legal counsel to HarbourView in this transaction, while Noel Zancanella was represented by J. Reid Hunter, David Gold, and Andrew Dunn of Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill. The terms of the transaction remain undisclosed.
Founded by Sherrese Clarke Soares, HarbourView Equity Partners is an investment firm that seeks to acquire businesses and assets powered by intellectual property, focusing on opportunities that generate long-term value and returns.
Since its inception in 2021, the New Ark New Jersey Headquartered company has acquired over 50 music catalogs. The firm’s diverse portfolio now boasts over 29,000 songs across master recordings and publishing income streams according to a released including catalogs from Nelly and Wiz Khalifa. HarbourView is also expanding its investments into premium content across the broader entertainment, sports, and media sectors.
