Cantilever Raises £250k Pre-seed

UK-based startup Cantilever, a curated music-streaming service, has successfully raised £250k in pre-seed funding. The company aims to provide an alternative to traditional streaming platforms by focusing on curated quality over quantity.

Investors

Cantilever received investment from a group of 20 independent labels and individuals, including !K7, Because, City Slang, Domino, Everlasting, Exceleration, Hopeless, Ninja Tune, Partisan, Playground, Secret City, Secretly Group, and Sub Pop.

Cantilever Use of Funds

Cantilever plans to use the capital to make its first strategic hires, enhance its mobile application user experience, and accelerate overall company growth.

About Cantilever

Founded by Aaron Skates, Cantilever is a curated music streaming platform focused on independent music. The platform offers subscribers a rotating selection of 10 albums each month, complemented by long-form journalism and artist interviews, while distributing royalties through a user-centric payment model.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://cantilever-music.com

Company: Cantilever
Raised: £250k
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: June 8, 2026
Additional Investors: !K7, Because, City Slang, Domino, Everlasting, Exceleration, Hopeless, Ninja Tune, Partisan, Playground, Secret City, Secretly Group, Sub Pop
Software Category: Music Streaming
Source: https://musically.com/2026/06/08/curated-music-streaming-service-cantilever-raises-250k-from-independent-labels/