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About IPScore / Kampala, Uganda

Building the Future of Music Finance.

We are transforming music intellectual property into measurable financial credibility and enforceable collateral for artists and lenders across East Africa.

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500+

Artists on Waitlist

$2M+

IP Value Assessed

5

Countries Served

100%

SIMPR Compliant

01 / Our Mission

Democratizing Access to Capital for Artists.

For too long, musicians have been told their art has no financial value, at least not the kind that banks and credit committees recognize. Meanwhile, their music generates recurring revenue, builds audiences, and creates durable intellectual property.

IPScore bridges this gap. We have built the valuation models, legal frameworks, and verification systems to turn music catalogs into quantifiable credit scores and legally secured collateral.

The result: artists get the capital they need to grow, lenders gain a verified asset class, and the music economy becomes more sustainable for everyone.

East African artist with acoustic guitar

02 / Core Values

The Principles That Guide Us.

01 / PRINCIPLE

Artist-First

Every decision we make prioritizes the financial independence and creative freedom of musicians.

02 / PRINCIPLE

Trust & Transparency

We believe in complete transparency across our scoring methodology, legal frameworks, and pricing.

03 / PRINCIPLE

Innovation

We are building the future of music finance by combining rigorous data models with Uganda's legal infrastructure.

04 / PRINCIPLE

Inclusive Growth

We widen access to capital for artists regardless of catalog size, genre, or geography.

03 / Timeline

Our Milestones.

2023

The Vision

IPScore was founded after recognizing that talented East African artists were being locked out of traditional financing despite having valuable intellectual property.

2024

SIMPR Partnership

Secured official integration with Uganda's SIMPR system, creating the legal foundation for IP-backed lending at scale.

2024

Scoring Model Development

Developed our proprietary IPScore methodology, trained on artist catalogs and verified royalty data.

2025

Platform Launch

Opening our doors to artists and lenders across Uganda and East Africa.

04 / Leadership & Partners

Meet the Team.

Music industry veterans, technologists, and legal specialists building IP credit infrastructure in East Africa.

Geoffrey Ekongot

Founder & CEO

Geoffrey Ekongot

Music Industry veteran working at the intersection of music, media, and technology, building systems that help creators commercialize their intellectual property.

David Okwii

Chief Technology Officer

David Okwii

A highly skilled and passionate software developer with expertise in Python and JavaScript programming languages. Proficient in various web frameworks, including Django, Ruby on Rails, and Next.js.

KTA Advocates

Legal Partner

KTA Advocates

KTA Advocates is an award-winning, top-tier Ugandan law firm headquartered in Kampala, with a special focus on technology, media, telecommunications, intellectual property, and construction law.

KS Alpha

Head of Artist Relations

KS Alpha

Award-winning artist with deep connections across East African music communities.

05 / Join Us

Be Part of the Movement.

Join us in building a more equitable, sustainable future for music creators and institutional lenders.

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