The partnership, which will operate under One Haven Publishing, will see the German publishers profit from Backer and Caplan's extensive network of artist, label, A&R and marketing experience.

BMG North America COO Laurent Hubert says the pair's range of collective experience and relationships will enable the company to achieve a well rounded roster of artistic signings and adds the venture is, "the next step in building a global music rights management business."

Caplan explains when he launched One Haven Music ...