David Dunn

David Dunn is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Shot Tower Capital, an investment banking boutique based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in advisory and capital raising services, particularly in the media and music sectors. He has over two decades of experience in investment banking and has been with Shot Tower Capital since its founding in 2011.

Education and Early Career

Dunn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Studio Art from Bucknell University and a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude. He was admitted to the Maryland State Bar in 1995. Prior to establishing Shot Tower Capital, Dunn worked at Signal Hill Capital Group as a Managing Director and was involved in various roles at Alex. Brown/Deutsche Bank and Hogan Lovells, focusing on mergers and acquisitions.124

Professional Achievements

Under Dunn's leadership, Shot Tower Capital has become a prominent player in the music industry, completing more transactions globally than any other investment banking firm in this sector. Dunn has personally advised on over 125 transactions with an aggregate value exceeding $70 billion, including significant deals involving major music catalogs and artist estates, such as those of Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and Prince.234

Dunn has been recognized in the Billboard Power 100 list for his influence in the music industry and has a high success rate in closing transactions, with over 95% of engagements resulting from referrals from prior clients.24

Notable Transactions

Some of the notable transactions Dunn has been involved in include:

• Sale of the Mojo catalog to Concord
• Acquisition of EMI Music Publishing
• Sale of the James Brown estate to Primary Wave
• Various transactions involving the estates of iconic artists like Michael Jackson and Prince.234

Dunn's extensive experience and network in the music industry have positioned him as a key figure in shaping the financial landscape of music assets and artist rights.