Reservoir Media (NASDAQ:RSVR) Inc. is a global independent music rights management company that acquires, administers and monetizes music publishing and master recording assets. Its business model centers on building a diverse portfolio of copyrights and recordings across genres, then generating revenue through licensing, royalty collection and direct-to-fan initiatives. Reservoir’s catalog includes works by established and emerging songwriters and artists, spanning pop, rock, country, R&B and other contemporary styles.
The company operates two primary segments: music publishing and recorded music. In its publishing division, Reservoir handles administration services, synch licensing, performance rights management and royalty processing for songwriters, composers and catalog owners. The recorded music segment encompasses label services, distribution partnerships and direct licensing deals with film, television, streaming platforms and advertising agencies. Together, these offerings aim to maximize long-term cash flows from licensing fees, mechanical royalties, public performance income and digital streaming.
Founded in 2007, Reservoir Media has grown through a combination of organic signings and strategic catalog acquisitions. Headquartered in New York City, the company maintains offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London and Berlin, serving clients and licensors across North America, Europe and other key music markets. In March 2021, Reservoir became a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq under the ticker RSVR, reflecting its commitment to transparency and institutional-grade reporting.
Reservoir is led by founder, Chair and Chief Executive Officer Golnar Khosrowshahi, who oversees strategy, global operations and business development. Under her direction, Reservoir continues to expand its catalog, deepen its label services and enhance technology platforms that streamline rights management and royalty distribution for rights holders worldwide.
