ARTIST REPUBLIK, a Providence startup that helps independent artists connect and market themselves without a formal manager, has been sold to a California technology company. Pictured is Artist Republik founder Nick Cianfaglione. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
PROVIDENCE – Just two years after its launch, Providence music platform Artist Republik has been sold to a California company. The all-stock deal with Friendable Inc. closed on Jan. 4, according to Friendable's financial statements. Under the terms of the acquisition, Artist Republik received just under 179 million shares of Friendable stock in exchange for…