For the previous few years, Los Angeles-based startup Jammcard has endeavored to assist join musicians in numerous cities to one another on an expert invite-only community to both type backing bands for the likes of Gwen Stefani, Zedd and Maren Morris or for unique occasions referred to as JammJams. Today, the corporate has introduced a brand new $1 million funding spherical, with the legendary Quincy Jones participating.
“I’m excited and supportive about what Jammcard is doing for music professionals,” Jones mentioned in a press release supplied to Billboard. “Jammcard elevates the trade in new methods, from connections and new alternatives, to serving to signify themselves in a contract world.”
While the app kicked off in L.A., this previous yr has seen its community develop with new headquarters in Atlanta and Nashville, every of which was commemorated with a JammJam occasion that includes musicians from every metropolis. In addition to Jones, the corporate says it has a wide range of angel traders and leisure trade figures who contributed to this newest funding spherical.
“I’m honored to have Quincy on the Jammcard staff,” mentioned Jammcard founder Elmo Lovano in a press release. “I like that he’s continued to push jazz and actual expertise ahead, and I can’t wait to see the place our working relationship leads. Quincy’s endorsement excites me on one other stage, and I’ll use that fireplace to proceed to work as exhausting as I can to develop true worth for the skilled music group.”
