Station 12 invests in Neapolitan Live Events
Creative industries investor Station 12 has inked its first deal, backing London-based artist management firm Neapolitan Live Events.
Capital was drawn from the investor's maiden fund, which has a £150m target. Average investment size stands at around £10m.
The firm, which launched in April, seeks opportunities in television, film, publishing, live entertainment, marketing services, e-commerce, digital content, gaming, fashion and design.
Neapolitan will use £2.5m to establish a programme of live music at Blenheim Palace in June 2015. Live music has not been held at the venue for a decade.
Company
Founded in 2000 and based in London, Neapolitan is an artist management firm that manages live events and recorded music. The company also provides music advisory services.
Neapolitan was established by Ciro Roman, founder of Love Supreme Jazz Festival and former City lawyer.
People
Patrick Bradley, managing partner at Station 12, joins the Neapolitan Live Events board.
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