Udio

Udio is an AI music generation platform headquartered in New York, founded in 2023 by former Google DeepMind researchers. The platform allows users to create original songs—including vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation—by entering text prompts describing a desired style, mood, or theme.

Udio's core product is a web-based tool that generates full musical compositions in a wide range of genres. Users can extend, remix, and iterate on generated tracks. The platform is positioned alongside competitors such as Suno in the generative AI music space, targeting both casual users and creators seeking rapid music prototyping.

In 2024, Udio raised a seed round reported at approximately $10 million. The company also faced legal action from major record labels including Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Records, who filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in June 2024 alleging the platform was trained on copyrighted recordings without authorization. The case was part of broader industry litigation targeting AI music generation companies.