SongVest is a Raleigh-based music royalty investing platform that connects artists and rights holders with investors buying fractional SongShares backed by SEC-qualified offerings. Its activity is centered on music royalties and entertainment assets rather than startup equity financing, with SongShares available from $25 and platform sales reported above $15M. The platform is most relevant to music IP owners seeking royalty-backed financing or distribution to fan and investor buyers, not founders looking for traditional venture capital.