De Pardieu has, alongside Lévêque & Associés, advised KaraFun, the global leader in interactive musical entertainment, on the signing of a strategic partnership with Vendis Capital and Verlinvest, two leading investors renowned for their expertise in supporting consumer brands.
Founded in 2005 by the brothers Jean-Baptiste and Bart Defossez, KaraFun aims to reinvent karaoke through fun and interactive experiences (music quizzes, blind tests, games) that promote enjoyment and social connection. The company has built a unique ecosystem, ranging from B2C and B2Pro applications to B2B software solutions for karaoke boxes, as well as its own KaraFun branded bars in France and Belgium. With a presence in over 50 counties, KaraFun is designed for both amateurs and professionals. Its highly committed community spends on average 4 hours per month singing on its platform. KaraFun’s YouTube channel has over 3 million subscribers and more than 3 billion views, demonstrating the brand’s global appeal.
This announcement comes in the context of rapid growth, as KaraFun now offers the world’s largest proprietary catalog of songs with in-house recordings in over 30 languages and exceptional sound quality.