Qobuz, a privately owned company headquartered in France, functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Founded in 2007, it employs approximately 120 individuals and reported $39.6M in revenue as of 2023. The company specializes in high-quality music streaming and downloads, offering 24-Bit Hi-Res audio up to 192 kHz. Its offerings include editorial content, liner notes, and human-curated playlists, with a catalog comprising over 100 million tracks across various genres, accompanied by digital booklets. Qobuz is available in 26 countries across Europe, the United States, Canada, Central & South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The service is accessible via apps compatible with Mac/PC desktops, iOS/Android smartphones and tablets, and through integration with Hi-Fi brands' audio equipment.
On March 11, 2026, Qobuz, the independently-owned music streaming and download platform, was named to Billboard’s 2026 Global Power Players list. Deputy CEO Georges Fornay earned a placement for the fourth consecutive year, while Dan Mackta, Managing Director for North America and Northern Europe, appeared for the third time. Previously, on March 3, 2026, Qobuz rolled out a tool designed to detect and purge AI-generated music from its platform.
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