Blackbird’s elevate.io to add Epidemic Sound integration as collaborative editing push gathers pace

Blackbird plc (LSE:BIRD) said its browser-based collaborative video editing platform, elevate.io, will integrate the music and sound effects library of Epidemic Sound by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The move will allow users to access a wide range of pre-cleared, royalty-free audio content directly within the editing interface, simplifying workflows and reducing copyright risk for professional and creator-economy users.

Management described the partnership as a meaningful enhancement to elevate.io’s proposition and an early endorsement of its collaborative, cloud-native editing model. Blackbird is targeting growth in the global collaborative video editing market, which it estimates could expand to around $4.5 billion by 2029. For Epidemic Sound, the integration extends its reach further into the creator and professional production ecosystem, strengthening its positioning among users seeking efficient, copyright-safe content creation tools.

Despite the strategic progress, Blackbird’s near-term outlook remains constrained by financial pressures, including ongoing losses, cash burn and declining revenue, alongside bearish share price technicals. These challenges are partially offset by a more constructive tone from recent earnings updates, with management pointing to a pathway toward EBITDA positivity and tighter cash management. Valuation remains difficult to assess given negative earnings and the absence of dividend payments.

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Blackbird plc operates across the SaaS, media and entertainment, and content creation markets, providing patented cloud-native video technology that supports frame-accurate viewing, navigation and editing directly in the cloud. Its flagship Blackbird® platform is used by broadcasters, rights holders, sports and news organisations, live event producers and post-production specialists. The company’s newer elevate.io platform focuses on browser-based collaborative editing for professional teams and the growing creator economy, while its ‘Powered by Blackbird’ licensing model enables third parties to adopt true cloud video workflows.