Anghami Gets $5M Investment From Saudi Media Company SRMG

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The company behind Billboard Arabia, SRMG says its investment will bolster Anghami’s moves into podcasts and other areas.

. With SRMG’s investment and appetite to be a destination for artists, the deal will “bolster Anghami’s growth trajectory through its extensive media reach, content library, and portfolio of leading assets in audio/podcasts,” according to the statement.

In March, Anghami said its revenue grew by more than 35% to $48 million in 2022, driven by a 21% year-over-year uptick in paid subscribers to 1.52 million, according to preliminary unaudited results. Anghami claims 120 million registered users overall. The Middle East and North Africa remains one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors for music, with revenue from recorded music climbing by nearly 24% in 2022, according to the IFPI.

Founded in 2012, Anghami has expanded its business beyond streaming to include in-house productions, branded music and video content, concerts, podcasts and a record label for Arab artists.called the investment a milestone for his company that will allow it to “unlock further opportunities to champion the music ecosystem.”

“We have continually evolved to meet our audience’s changing demands and support the region’s rising entertainment and music industry,” Maroun said in the statement. “This partnership will propel regional artists to greater heights, expand their global reach, and create new touchpoints for our users and artists alike.”

 

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