TCG

The Chernin Group (TCG) is an independent media and investment firm founded in 2010 by Peter Chernin, a veteran in the media industry. Based in Los Angeles, TCG specializes in private equity investments across various sectors, including digital media, commerce, marketplaces, sports, gaming, consumer finance, and health and wellness. The firm operates as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and focuses on opportunities in both the United States and Europe. Additionally, TCG has a dedicated arm, TCG Crypto, which engages in investment activities within the cryptocurrency space.

Luke Beatty

Partner

Gregory Bettinelli

Partner

Greg Bettinelli

Partner

Stew Campbell

Partner

Stew Campbell

Partner

Steve Cousineau

Principal

Stephen Cousineau

Principal

Marco DeMeireles

Partner

Jarrod Dicker

Partner, Cryto

David Duxin

Associate

Sophie Fuji

Investor

Ida Girma

Investor

Gaby Goldberg

Investor

Olivia Greenberg

Investor

Jesse Jacobs

Co-Founder and Partner

Jesse Jacobs

Co-Founder and Partner

Karissa Jhangiani

Senior Associate

Max Kalman

Partner

Dhruv Kapoor

Investor

Mike Kerns

Co-Founder and Partner

Matthew Lloyd-Thomas

Vice President

Samuel Minkin

Investor

Jonathan Moore

Investor

William Ogden Moore

Investor

Jonathan Nirenberg

Investor

Jacob Smilovitz

Principal

Ellie Stein

Investor

Maureen Sullivan

Partner

Michaela Venuti

Vice President

Linus Walton

Vice President

Emily Xi

Investor

Past deals in Collectibles

Arkive

Seed Round in 2022
Arkive operates a decentralized museum of culture that is curated by a global community of members. The organization focuses on collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and contextualizing cultural artifacts from various centuries. By building a diverse collection, Arkive aims to facilitate dialogue, enhance education, and foster a deeper appreciation for human culture. This initiative allows art lovers and the general public to engage with and enjoy a wide range of artistic and cultural expressions from around the world.

Funko

Post in 2022
Funko, Inc. is a pop culture consumer products company based in Everett, Washington, that designs, sources, and distributes a wide range of licensed products. The company's offerings include vinyl figures, plush toys, apparel, accessories, homewares, and collectibles, marketed under various brand names such as Pop!, Loungefly, and Mystery Minis. Funko boasts one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry, holding hundreds of licenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters. Its flagship Pop! Vinyl figures are particularly popular, selling millions globally. Funko distributes its products through specialty retailers, mass-market retailers, e-commerce sites, and at conventions and exhibitions, generating most of its revenue from collectible items. Founded in 1998, Funko has established a strong presence in the market, appealing to fans of movies, TV shows, video games, and more.

Collectors

Venture Round in 2022
Collectors Universe, Inc. is a company that specializes in authentication, grading, and related services for dealers, collectors, and retail buyers and sellers of various collectibles, including coins, trading cards, event tickets, autographs, and sports memorabilia in the United States. The company operates through three main segments: Coins, Trading Cards and Autographs, and Other Collectibles. Additionally, Collectors Universe publishes magazines that provide market prices and information on various collectibles, and it offers web-based advertising services. The company also operates an online marketplace for graded collectible coins on a subscription basis and manages the Long Beach Coin shows. Established in 1986, Collectors Universe is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

POAP

Seed Round in 2022
POAP is a digital collectible company that specializes in creating NFTs to help individuals document and preserve their life experiences. Founded in 2021 and based in New York, POAP leverages blockchain technology to offer unique digital tokens that serve as lasting mementos. In addition to its collectible offerings, the company provides integrated services such as private chat rooms and raffles, which assist event organizers in enhancing audience engagement through personalized experiences.

Goldin Auctions

Venture Round in 2021
Goldin Auctions is the leading marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles. Founder Ken Goldin has sold more than $1 billion in memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history, and pop culture. The company routinely sets records for the most expensive trading cards and other memorabilia ever sold. Lifelong collectors and new hobbyists alike trust Goldin Auctions because the company professionally authenticates everything it sells.

Hodinkee

Series B in 2020
Established in 2008, HODINKEE is the destination for all things in the world of horology. Over the past decade, ​founder Ben Clymer and team have​ grown HODINKEE into a robust media and retail platform by providing its respected point of view on industry news and releases, investing in engaging and creative storytelling, producing a designated podcast, printing a bi-annual publication, and launching and growing its own retail outlet, HODINKEE Shop. At its core, HODINKEE’s goal is to bring its readers and consumers the best in luxury products in a way that is approachable, authentic, and honest.

Exploding Kittens

Venture Round in 2019
Exploding Kittens, LLC is a game development company based in Beverly Hills, California, founded in 2015 by Elan Lee, Matthew Inman, and Shane Small. The company specializes in creating engaging card games that blend humor and strategy, with its flagship product, Exploding Kittens, inviting players to draw cards in a race to avoid an exploding kitten, thereby losing the game. This simple yet compelling gameplay makes it easy to learn while providing a fun and challenging experience for players. The company was incorporated in 2018 and has gained popularity for its unique themes that often include elements like kittens, explosions, and laser beams.

Exploding Kittens

Series A in 2019
Exploding Kittens, LLC is a game development company based in Beverly Hills, California, founded in 2015 by Elan Lee, Matthew Inman, and Shane Small. The company specializes in creating engaging card games that blend humor and strategy, with its flagship product, Exploding Kittens, inviting players to draw cards in a race to avoid an exploding kitten, thereby losing the game. This simple yet compelling gameplay makes it easy to learn while providing a fun and challenging experience for players. The company was incorporated in 2018 and has gained popularity for its unique themes that often include elements like kittens, explosions, and laser beams.
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