Believe music company nears 10 percent global digital market share

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Believe has grown into a multibillion-dollar music company with nearly 10 percent of the global digital music market. Founders and executives credit early bets on emerging artists and agility in key regions.

Believe founder Denis Ladegaillerie said the company's global digital music market share is close to 10 percent. This position translates specific moves into tens of millions of dollars in value, he added. The firm ranks among the top three players in Asia, Europe and the Middle East and is now turning attention to North America.

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