In a notable move to expand its AI capabilities, music technology platform Tuned Global acquired London-based audio AI company Figaro.ai in October 2025, strengthening its position in the competitive music tech landscape. The acquisition, whose financial details remain undisclosed, brings specialized AI-powered automated tagging and music recommendation systems to Tuned Global’s already robust music technology platform.
Tuned Global’s acquisition of Figaro.ai marks a strategic enhancement of AI capabilities in music discovery and recommendation technologies.
This strategic purchase aligns perfectly with Tuned Global’s ongoing mission to build and strengthen an open ecosystem for music and audio solutions. The deal follows Tuned Global’s earlier acquisition of Pacemaker, which focused on AI-driven music mixing, demonstrating the company’s committed investment in artificial intelligence as a cornerstone of modern music discovery and rights management. The announcement was made on October 8, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion.
Figaro.ai, founded by Lydia Gregory and Kevin Webster, has developed sophisticated technology that enhances music catalog searchability through automated tagging and content detection. Both founders have joined Tuned Global post-acquisition to guarantee continuity in evolving their technology within the broader platform. Their team’s expertise enables the combined company to offer smarter music recommendations by understanding audio content at a granular level previously difficult to achieve at scale. This technology could revolutionize how musicians manage sync deals for their music in visual media, potentially increasing revenue opportunities.
Clients of both companies stand to benefit considerably from this union. Tuned Global’s customers, including Line Music and UFC, will gain access to enhanced AI-powered music discovery tools that improve user engagement. Meanwhile, existing Figaro.ai customers will benefit from Tuned Global’s expanded resources and long-term support infrastructure. The platform’s capabilities will help creators ensure they receive proper royalty collections through improved content identification and rights management.
“This acquisition cements our position as a leader in music technology innovation,” noted Con Raso, Tuned Global’s CEO. The integration enables the delivery of premium, relevant music experiences for streaming services while supporting diverse business sectors including digital service providers, syncing services, and user-generated content platforms. The company aims to create the largest open ecosystem of AI music intelligence in the industry.
The combined platform will continue operating as an open ecosystem, supporting third-party partnerships and components while maintaining Figaro.ai as a distinct part of Tuned Global’s architecture. This approach allows clients to innovate rapidly while maneuvering the complex landscape of royalty and rights management requirements that defines today’s music industry.
