Who owns TIDAL?
TIDAL is owned by Block (the United States, NYSE: XYZ), which has owned the brand since 30 April 2021.[1] TIDAL was founded in 2014 in Oslo and was independent until 2021.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Block, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2014–2021)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Oakland, California
- Origin
- 🇳🇴 Norway, Oslo
- Founded
- 2014
- Category
- Internet & digital › Streaming & media › Streaming audio
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: XYZ
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About TIDAL
TIDAL is a music streaming service built around lossless audio and higher artist payouts, relaunched in 2015 by Jay-Z and a group of musicians. Block acquired a majority stake in 2021, an acquisition widely regarded as difficult to explain. Its launch event, at which a row of famous musicians signed a declaration on stage, was widely mocked, and the service has never come close to Spotify or Apple Music in scale.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of TIDAL?
The parent company of TIDAL is Block, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is TIDAL Norwegian or American?
TIDAL originated in Norway in 2014, but it is owned today by Block, which is headquartered in the United States. So TIDAL is a Norwegian-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Block owned TIDAL?
Block has owned TIDAL since 30 April 2021.
Who owned TIDAL before Block?
TIDAL was an independent company from its founding in 2014 in Oslo until Block acquired it in 2021.
Is TIDAL still owned by Block?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, TIDAL is still owned by Block. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Block, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-26 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 26 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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