Aligned in Mission and Purpose

AIMM’s dual focus on retail and education aligns perfectly with Opus1’s mission: to provide music education businesses with the tools and technology to streamline, scale, and optimize their lesson programs. As AIMM’s preferred vendor for lesson business management, Opus1 is committed to equipping members with actionable insights and all-in-one tools to strengthen both the lesson and retail sides of their businesses.

Why This Partnership Matters

“At Opus1.io, we recognize the unique synergy between successful lesson programs and increased retail traffic for music retailers. While our platform is focused on optimizing lesson operations, the impact often extends beyond the lesson room, helping retailers attract more customers and build long-term relationships. This partnership with AIMM will help retailers enhance their lesson offerings, which in turn can positively affect their retail business,”

A Meeting of Minds and Expertise

Opus1 has established itself as a thought leader in the music education space, with years of experience refining technology that meets the specific needs of music schools. By combining our expertise with AIMM’s deep collective knowledge of the music retail industry, this partnership represents a significant meeting of minds and data. Together, we are uniquely positioned to empower music retailers by providing unparalleled insights into the lessons market and the critical ways it intersects with retail.

What We Do

Opus1’s all-in-one solution simplifies lesson management, from customer acquisition to scheduling, invoicing, and communications, allowing retailers to focus on running efficient lesson programs.

“We’re thrilled to partner with AIMM because it strengthens the link between streamlined lesson management and retail success. By optimizing lesson operations, retailers can create more opportunities for customer engagement that naturally benefit their stores,”

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This partnership represents a shared commitment to the success of both the lesson and retail components of music retailers across the country. Together with AIMM, we look forward to helping our mutual clients thrive in every aspect of their business.

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Opus1.io secures growth capital from Five Elms Capital to expand its platform and empower performing arts schools worldwide.

Investment Announcement

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Opus1.io, the leading end-to-end practice management platform for lesson- and class-based performing arts businesses, announced today a strategic investment from Five Elms Capital, a global growth equity firm specializing in software. This investment will fuel Opus1’s continued product innovation and expansion, helping performing arts professionals operate and grow their businesses with greater efficiency.

Mission and Platform Impact

Opus1 exists with one mission: to give performing arts schools the tools to spend less time running their business and more time inspiring students. Our platform streamlines every aspect of operations—scheduling, booking, staffing, marketing, invoicing, and payments—into one modern, easy-to-use system. Since founding Opus1 in 2019, CEO Sam Lellouche has been committed to solving the operational challenges he faced firsthand while running his own music school.

“In the last 18 months, our growth has been exponential,” said Lellouche. “The feedback from our customers has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are proud to have such a meaningful impact on an industry we care so deeply about. With Five Elms’ support, we’ll continue investing in our product while accelerating growth into new markets.”

Scaling Operations and Community Support

With over 175,000 monthly users worldwide, Opus1 serves performing arts schools of all sizes. This partnership with Five Elms enables immediate expansion of our customer service and product development teams to better serve our growing community.

“Performing arts schools face increasing complexity as they scale from one instructor to many,” said Austin Gideon, Principal at Five Elms Capital. “Opus1 helps them reduce administrative work so they can focus on inspiring students. The company has proven itself as a premier end-to-end solution for the performing arts industry, and we’re excited to help expand their reach into new verticals.”

New Product: Opus1 Plus

Opus1 recently introduced Opus1 Plus, a growth-focused solution for studios ready to scale. Featuring advanced reputation management, sales pipeline tracking, and predictive retention tools, Opus1 Plus empowers business owners to anticipate and address challenges—like student cancellations—before they happen. Its marketing capabilities put the expertise of a chief marketing officer into the hands of every studio owner.

“Opus1 has been an advocate for performing arts education businesses from the very beginning,” said Rory Cain, Head of Sales at Opus1. “Our partnership with Five Elms Capital allows us to strengthen that commitment, helping owners grow their impact in their communities through both our flagship platform and Opus1 Plus.”

About Opus1

Opus1 began as a disruptor in the music school software space and has grown into the leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for performing arts academies worldwide. Built by performing arts studio owners for performing arts studio owners, Opus1 is designed to manage customers, staff, services, schedules, invoices, and payments—all in one place. Our platform supports both individual and class-based learning. Learn more at opus1.io.

About Five Elms Capital

Five Elms Capital is a global growth equity firm investing in fast-growing B2B software businesses that users love. Since 2007, Five Elms has partnered with more than 65 software platforms, providing over $2.4 billion in capital and resources to accelerate growth. Learn more at fiveelms.com.