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.
Qobuz executives Georges Fornay and Dan Mackta received recognition on Billboard’s 2026 Global Power Players list on March 11, 2026. Deputy CEO Fornay earned his fourth consecutive placement, while Managing Director for North America and Northern Europe Mackta appeared for the third time in a row. The independently-owned music streaming and download platform was also named to the list. Earlier, on March 3, 2026, Qobuz rolled out a tool designed to identify and remove AI-generated music from its platform. The French streaming and download service implemented this feature to address the issue of AI-generated tracks on its service.
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