The Raine Group

The Raine Group is an integrated merchant bank and growth capital investor focused on technology, media, entertainment and sports. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, it advises and funds high-growth companies and leverages a global network to create value for portfolio companies and clients across the United States, Europe and Asia. The firm pursues growth capital investments in media, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, information technology, mobile and retail sectors, applying industry expertise and strategic relationships to support scale and transformation.

Naveen Asopa

Managing Director

Michael Branch

Senior Vice President, Portfolio Partnerships

Avidha Chakrabarti

Associate

Fred Davis JD

Partner

James Dolan

Associate

Christopher Donini

Partner

Courtney Favreau

Partner

Brandon Gardner JD

Co-Founder, President and Partner

Garrett Gomes

Managing Director

Garrett Gomes

Managing Director

Brooks Hansen

Managing Director

Erik Hodge

Partner

Elsa Hu

Managing Director

Kevin Linker

Managing Partner, Next-Gen Communications

Yingcun Luo

Managing Director

Mark Mager

Managing Director

Judy McLellan

Managing Director

Gaurav Mehta

Partner and Head of India office

Colin Neville

Partner

Jessica Payne

Managing Director

Jonathan Pflug

Managing Director

Joe Puthenveetil

Partner

Peter Randaccio

Vice President

Joseph Ravitch JD

Co-Founder and Partner

Todd Rosoff

Partner

Ben Ross

Associate

Gordon Rubenstein

Partner

John Salter

Co-Founder and Partner

Jason Schretter

Partner and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa

Jeffery Sine JD

Co-Founder and Partner

Jeff Sine

Co-Founder / Partner

Quincy Smith

Partner

Jake Vachal

Managing Director

Brett Varsov

Partner and Head of M&A

Sherri Williams

Partner

151 past transactions

Midnite

Series B in 2025
Midnite is a platform building the future of esports betting by offering sports betting and casino features that let users bet on football matches and players, compete with others, and win prizes. The platform supports online gaming and esports tournaments and enables participation in online fantasy football leagues, providing a convenient, secure, and hassle-free experience for gamers and multiplayer enthusiasts to engage with the expanding esports ecosystem.

Hook

Seed Round in 2025
Hook operates as a music expression platform that harnesses the power of AI.

MusicInfra

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Helping creators and copyright owners getting paid faster and more accurately than ever

Voldex

Series B in 2025
Voldex develops and operates a user-generated content game platform that enables creators to build, host, and monetize experiences across popular titles such as Roblox, Fortnite Creative, and Minecraft. The company provides game development, community engagement, and monetization tools, helping creators reach millions of players worldwide. Founded in 2015, Voldex has a global team of about 60 full-time professionals and is among the leading developers in the UGC games space with several top games and substantial monthly engagement.

Perlego

Venture Round in 2024
Perlego is an online library subscription service for textbooks and non-fiction titles that offers unlimited access to over 650,000 eBooks and publications through a monthly subscription, partnering with over 3,000 publishers to provide affordable learning materials. Founded in 2016 and based in London, it aims to make education more accessible worldwide.

Cypher Games

Seed Round in 2024
Cypher Games is a developer of casual mobile puzzle games, aiming to shape the future of mobile gaming.

Essor

Venture Round in 2024
Essor is a growth platform for consumer brands, offering branding, acquisitions, sourcing, and marketing to help brands scale from startup to omnichannel global players. It delivers digital branding services, strategic consulting, and e-commerce growth solutions, leveraging technology and partnerships to expand reach. It manages a portfolio of health and wellness and lifestyle brands that are sold on Amazon, direct-to-consumer channels, and major retailers such as Target, CVS, and Walmart.

Definely

Venture Round in 2024
Definely develops a legal tech platform delivered as a Microsoft Word plugin that helps attorneys draft, review, and understand contracts without leaving the relevant clause. The product suite is subscription-based and supports the pre-execution stages of the contract lifecycle, offering drafting and proofreading tools, in-context editing, and term clarification by displaying full meanings when highlighted to improve efficiency and reduce time spent on contract reviews.

Voi

Venture Round in 2024
Voi is a behavioral healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for suicide risk detection. Its flagship product, Voi Detect, assesses imminent suicide risk within 72 hours using a digital interface, providing immediate feedback and detailed analytics about patient populations.

Vatom

Series B in 2024
Vatom is a technology company founded in 2019 by Eric Pulier, focused on facilitating direct engagement between companies and individuals within the emerging Web3 landscape. The company has developed an enterprise-ready platform that helps businesses connect more effectively with their customers, employees, and stakeholders, while also streamlining processes and enhancing profitability. Vatom's platform includes a wallet service for sharing digital objects and a studio for gathering insights and managing campaigns, which has attracted notable clients such as Pepsico, P&G, Deloitte, Verizon, State Farm, and WPP to build ongoing Web3-based programs.

Castore

Private Equity Round in 2023
Castore is a premium sportswear brand exclusively designed for men, focusing on delivering high-performance apparel tailored for discerning athletes. The company emphasizes technical innovation and meticulous attention to detail in its products, ensuring that each garment meets the demands of serious competitors. By utilizing Italian fabrics and advanced manufacturing techniques, Castore aims to enhance athletic performance under various conditions. The brand is committed to providing quality sportswear that caters to individuals who seek excellence and cannot compromise on performance.

Rock The Bells

Series B in 2023
Rock The Bells is an online retailer specializing in merchandise celebrating hip-hop culture. It offers curated news, exclusive products, and festival experiences, fostering a community for enthusiasts of classic hip-hop.

Code Advisors

Acquisition in 2023
Code Advisors is a boutique investment banking firm established in 2010 and located in San Francisco, California. Specializing in the intersection of media and technology, the firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and business development. In addition to its core services, Code Advisors provides expertise in positioning, rights management, and content management consulting, helping clients navigate complex transactions and enhance their strategic initiatives.

AC Momento

Seed Round in 2023
AC Momento is football's premier online auction house, bringing fans game-worn jerseys and memorabilia.

Candle Media

Seed Round in 2023
Candle Media is a company focused on the production and distribution of video content across various formats, including movies, television, music, and animation. It operates within the media and entertainment sector, with a mission to acquire and nurture innovative digital media businesses. By bringing together distinctive brands and franchises, Candle Media aims to enhance their growth potential and improve audience engagement. The company's strategic approach fosters collaboration among its acquisitions, allowing them to thrive in a competitive landscape while delivering high-quality content to viewers.

Firebird

Seed Round in 2023
Firebird is a music company that partners with artists to nurture and grow fan relationships, create content, and careers.

East Asian Super League

Series C in 2022
The East Asian Super League (EASL) aims to establish a premier basketball league in Asia, serving as the first professional intra-club basketball competition in the region. It focuses on organizing annual tournaments that feature the top basketball clubs from East Asia and the Philippines. By promoting engaging league formats and content platforms, EASL seeks to elevate the sport and create value for stakeholders, including players, teams, and fans. Through its initiatives, EASL aspires to enhance the profile of basketball in Asia and foster regional cooperation among clubs.

Xpoint

Seed Round in 2022
Xpoint provides geolocation security and geo-compliance solutions for the sports betting and online gaming industries worldwide, with a focus on regulatory adherence in the US iGaming market. Its technology detects and mitigates fraud, false data, spoofing, and device tampering, helping operators verify player location and protect against prohibited tools. In addition to fraud mitigation, the platform generates data that can support marketing efforts, enabling partners to navigate evolving compliance requirements and maintain trust in global iGaming operations.

Sitetracker

Series D in 2022
Sitetracker is a SaaS platform optimizing critical infrastructure lifecycle management. It enables efficient planning, deployment, maintenance, and growth of capital asset portfolios via AI, automation, and analytics.

Fliff

Venture Round in 2022
Fliff is a social sports betting platform that offers users a chance to engage with games and rewards without real money at stake. It provides a risk-free, fun environment for sports fans.

ZEBEDEE

Series B in 2022
Zebedee, Inc., established in 2019 and based in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializes in integrating Bitcoin and Lightning Network support into digital gaming environments. Its platform, ZEBEDEE, enables game developers to facilitate in-game microtransactions using Bitcoin, allowing players to send, receive, and store limited quantities of the cryptocurrency within their games. This fosters a seamless, frictionless exchange of value between players, developers, streamers, and watchers, powering digital economies within these gaming environments.

Material Bank

Series D in 2022
Material Bank is a digital platform facilitating connections between design professionals and brands in the architecture and design industry. It offers a streamlined way for designers to discover, search, and sample materials from hundreds of brands. Orders placed by midnight are delivered in a single box the next day, free of charge for design professionals.

Games24x7

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2006 by NYU-trained economists Bhavin Pandya and Trivikraman Thampy, Games24x7 is an India-based online gaming company. It offers skill games like RummyCircle and My11Circle, and casual games through Ultimate Games. The company uses behavioral science, technology, and AI to enhance user experiences across its platforms.

Dorian

Series A in 2022
Dorian is a no-code platform that lets writers turn stories into interactive games, invite friends to play, and monetize their content. Using a flowchart-style interface, users can design characters and backgrounds from built-in assets or by uploading their own, turning fiction into interactive experiences that can be streamed and monetized within a game economy. The service targets writers and their fans, including a female-first audience, and operates in the entertainment sector. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in California.

Perlego

Series B in 2022
Perlego is an online library subscription service for textbooks and non-fiction titles that offers unlimited access to over 650,000 eBooks and publications through a monthly subscription, partnering with over 3,000 publishers to provide affordable learning materials. Founded in 2016 and based in London, it aims to make education more accessible worldwide.

Tripledot Studios

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017 by three friends, Tripledot Studios is a London-based mobile games studio specializing in developing casual and puzzle games for everyday gamers.

Reigning Champs

Series A in 2022
Reigning Champs is a digital network based in Santa Monica, California, that facilitates the transition of high school athletes to college. Founded in 2014, the platform connects student-athletes, parents, coaches, and colleges through data-driven software solutions. It helps coaches and colleges optimize the enrollment and retention of student-athletes by maintaining an ongoing relationship with them and their families. The platform covers essential aspects of the college recruitment process, enabling student-athletes to find suitable colleges, identify available roster spots, enhance their visibility to college coaches, and secure scholarships.

Midnite

Series A in 2022
Midnite is a platform building the future of esports betting by offering sports betting and casino features that let users bet on football matches and players, compete with others, and win prizes. The platform supports online gaming and esports tournaments and enables participation in online fantasy football leagues, providing a convenient, secure, and hassle-free experience for gamers and multiplayer enthusiasts to engage with the expanding esports ecosystem.

Antenna

Series A in 2022
Antenna offers market intelligence for direct-to-consumer subscription businesses. It provides industry benchmarks, insights into subscriber behavior, and strategic decision-making tools to help clients optimize their subscription services.

Kaleidoscope

Seed Round in 2022
Kaleidoscope is a global podcasting company focused on delivering engaging and adventurous true stories that resonate emotionally with listeners. The company specializes in narratives that evoke excitement and exploration, drawing parallels to thrilling experiences such as adventures in the Amazon or underwater discoveries. By collaborating with various personalities and partnering with leading brands, Kaleidoscope aims to entertain while also inspiring its audience to broaden their perspectives and restore their faith in humanity. Through its unique storytelling approach, the company seeks to create compelling audio experiences that captivate and connect with a diverse audience.

Carry1st

Series A in 2022
Carry1st is a full-stack publisher of mobile social games and interactive content focused on frontier markets, particularly Africa. Founded in 2018, it handles publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, monetization, and customer experience for partner games, enabling developers to reach new audiences through global studios. The company operates with a global team across multiple countries and collaborates with leading studios to grow its portfolio in untapped markets. It has raised capital from notable investors, including Riot Games and others, to fund growth and partnerships.

RCX sports

Venture Round in 2022
RCX Sports is a youth sports business that partners with premier sports brands and professional leagues.

Voi

Series D in 2021
Voi is a behavioral healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for suicide risk detection. Its flagship product, Voi Detect, assesses imminent suicide risk within 72 hours using a digital interface, providing immediate feedback and detailed analytics about patient populations.

Heyday

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2015, Heyday operates a digital marketplace platform designed to accelerate consumer product brands. Headquartered in San Francisco with a presence in New York, the company specializes in data-driven strategies to drive revenue growth for partnered eCommerce businesses.

Jackpocket

Series D in 2021
Jackpocket, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that operates a mobile application enabling users to buy official state lottery tickets conveniently. The app, available on iOS and Android devices, serves as a licensed third-party lottery courier, allowing players to order tickets for their preferred games, check results, participate in lottery pools to increase their chances of winning, and receive alerts for any winnings. The platform promotes a secure and responsible approach to lottery participation, having facilitated over $450 million in lottery prizes, including a record-breaking $9.4 million win in New Jersey. Jackpocket operates in numerous states, including Arizona, New York, and Texas, with plans to expand into more markets.

Mythical Games

Series C in 2021
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.

PubNub

Series E in 2021
PubNub develops a global Data Stream Network for real-time applications. Its platform enables secure, scalable, and manageable communication across various industries such as healthcare, gaming, IoT, and more. Founded in 2009, PubNub is headquartered in San Francisco.

Day-J

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Day-J is a health and wellness platform that connects users with licensed nutritionists, trainers, and mindset coaches for personalized, one-on-one coaching. The company combines professional expertise with technology to deliver real-time, customized food and fitness recommendations based on individual goals. Through an on-demand model, Day-J provides guidance from a network of certified professionals and trusted peers, helping users make informed decisions and progress toward their fitness potential.

Chalo

Series C in 2021
Chalo is a technology-driven platform that provides live bus tracking and contactless payment services to enhance public transportation for its users. The app allows riders to track buses in real time, informing them of arrival times at their respective stops, thereby eliminating the need to wait at bus stops. Chalo utilizes a proprietary algorithm to calculate live arrival times, improving the overall travel experience. Additionally, the platform offers an NFC-enabled touch-to-pay card, allowing users to store funds for seamless payments. This combination of features aims to make urban commuting more efficient and affordable.

GenXComm

Series B in 2021
GenXComm, Inc. specializes in developing Simultaneous Self Interference Cancellation (S-SIX) technology, which enhances telecommunications capabilities for carriers by maximizing the use of available spectrum. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company’s S-SIX technology allows for true full duplex communication, enabling simultaneous transmission and reception of signals within the same channel. This innovation not only significantly improves network throughput but also reduces latency and enhances network adaptability and security. As telecommunications carriers prepare for the deployment of 5G networks to meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity, GenXComm’s technology plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges posed by an increasing number of devices and higher data requirements.

Voi

Series C in 2021
Voi is a behavioral healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for suicide risk detection. Its flagship product, Voi Detect, assesses imminent suicide risk within 72 hours using a digital interface, providing immediate feedback and detailed analytics about patient populations.

Frontier

Seed Round in 2021
Frontier is a company that offers an AI sourcing platform designed to connect employers with candidates, facilitating a seamless interaction between the two. In addition to this platform, Frontier has established a freelance network that caters to experts in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related fields, allowing them to find flexible work opportunities with innovative businesses. By streamlining the process of connecting AI experts with relevant projects, Frontier aims to reduce the time spent on job searches and negotiations, enabling professionals to focus on work that aligns with their interests. The company's mission is to democratize access to AI, making it more accessible for both talent and organizations seeking to leverage advanced technologies.

TalkshopLive

Seed Round in 2021
TalkshopLive operates a social streaming platform designed for interactive live shopping experiences. Its platform enables sellers to host live shows, display products, engage with buyers in real-time, and process transactions within the video player.

Robin.io

Series C in 2021
Robin.io is an application virtualization software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2013. It provides the Robin Application Virtualization Platform (AVP), a container-based solution that allows enterprises to manage applications independently of underlying hardware, servers, or storage systems. The platform enhances agility, efficiency, and portability for various applications, including big data, databases, and artificial intelligence, across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Robin AVP simplifies the deployment and lifecycle management of applications while addressing the challenges associated with running complex data applications in Kubernetes. The company's technology enables IT professionals to streamline their operations by sharing data across applications and accelerating time to market. With a team comprising industry veterans from prominent technology companies, Robin.io aims to disrupt the virtualization market. The company has strategic partnerships and is backed by notable investors.

Yieldstreet

Series C in 2021
Yieldstreet is a management platform that provides retail investors access to income-generating investment products. Founded in 2015, It gives individuals access to alternative investments that have traditionally been off-limits to the average investor. With over $2.5 billion invested across multiple asset classes, Yieldstreet is changing the way people generate passive income by lowering and removing the barriers that historically kept these lucrative opportunities far out of reach. In 2013, founders Milind Mehere and Michael Weisz were frustrated that many investment strategies were typically reserved only for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Typically, the average investor was left to choose between the stock market and bonds with falling yields - with few options in between. Asset-based investments had longer hold periods and a higher barrier of entry, keeping them well out of reach of accredited investors — even more so for unaccredited investors. As a result, they decided to leverage the growing fintech disruption to give more people access to these previously restricted alternative investments. Milind’s background in building companies combined with Michael’s decade-plus experience in investing and fund management formed the core of Yieldstreet. Passion for their investors and employees as well as a willing embrace of innovation, has been part of Yieldstreet’s identity from the beginning. Each decision to leverage a new technology, or investment strategy, or originate a new deal is made to put investors first. That drive has propelled Yieldstreet across all 50 states, crossing $100M invested in less than eight quarters, with the $1B milestone coming only three years later. In 2019, Yieldstreet’s membership had grown to 100,000, and a savings account for members was launched. Yieldstreet, since its launch in 2015, has not deviated from its goal to change investing for the better, nor has it slowed down. Yieldstreet was ranked number 46 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies and has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work. Yieldstreet today delivers wealth generation options and alternative investments for more than 330,000 investors and has returned more than $1.3 billion in principal/interest. Many alternative investment platforms only focus on one asset class, such as real estate or art. Yieldstreet’s offerings, accessed through cash or a low-fee IRA, cover a wide range of asset classes — art, real estate, legal, corporates, consumer, and commercial, via single investments or funds. Yieldstreet also offers its members short-term notes on offerings with a hold period between 3 and 6 months, which generally boast higher interest rates than money markets and CDs. Yieldstreet is headquartered in New York and has offices in Brazil, Greece, and Malta. Michael Weisz serves as President and Milind Mehere serves as CEO. Together, they manage a team of more than 140 employees, all working toward Yieldstreet’s one goal: to change the way people invest for the better.

Material Bank

Series C in 2021
Material Bank is a digital platform facilitating connections between design professionals and brands in the architecture and design industry. It offers a streamlined way for designers to discover, search, and sample materials from hundreds of brands. Orders placed by midnight are delivered in a single box the next day, free of charge for design professionals.

Carry1st

Series A in 2021
Carry1st is a full-stack publisher of mobile social games and interactive content focused on frontier markets, particularly Africa. Founded in 2018, it handles publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, monetization, and customer experience for partner games, enabling developers to reach new audiences through global studios. The company operates with a global team across multiple countries and collaborates with leading studios to grow its portfolio in untapped markets. It has raised capital from notable investors, including Riot Games and others, to fund growth and partnerships.

TelevisaUnivision

Series C in 2021
TelevisaUnivision is a multimedia company focused on serving the Hispanic and Latino American communities. The company operates in two main segments: Media Networks and Radio. Its Media Networks segment includes approximately 10 digital and mobile properties, two broadcast television networks, and TUDN, a multi-platform sports media brand. Additionally, TelevisaUnivision manages 10 cable networks, including Galavisión, a prominent Spanish-language entertainment channel. By offering a wide range of news, sports, and entertainment content across various platforms, including broadcast, cable, audio, digital, and streaming, the company aims to inform, entertain, and empower its audience with diverse Spanish-language programming throughout the United States.

Rock The Bells

Series A in 2021
Rock The Bells is an online retailer specializing in merchandise celebrating hip-hop culture. It offers curated news, exclusive products, and festival experiences, fostering a community for enthusiasts of classic hip-hop.

Buildbox

Series C in 2021
Buildbox is a software company based in Los Angeles that empowers users to create mobile games and interactive experiences without programming knowledge. Its flagship product, also named Buildbox, enables users to design, build, and share their creations on various platforms.

Chalo

Venture Round in 2021
Chalo is a technology-driven platform that provides live bus tracking and contactless payment services to enhance public transportation for its users. The app allows riders to track buses in real time, informing them of arrival times at their respective stops, thereby eliminating the need to wait at bus stops. Chalo utilizes a proprietary algorithm to calculate live arrival times, improving the overall travel experience. Additionally, the platform offers an NFC-enabled touch-to-pay card, allowing users to store funds for seamless payments. This combination of features aims to make urban commuting more efficient and affordable.

Arcadia Gaming

Venture Round in 2021
Arcadia Gaming Solutions is a developer of a live-streaming platform that caters to online gaming providers by delivering live arcade games. The company specializes in integrating physical arcade machines into online casinos, allowing players to remotely control these machines through a secure system. This innovative approach features a patented return-to-player mechanism similar to that of traditional slot games, providing users with a unique gaming experience. By combining the excitement of physical arcade gaming with the convenience of online play, Arcadia Gaming Solutions aims to enhance the offerings of online casinos and engage players in a new way.

Voodle

Series A in 2020
Voodle, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based software platform for video processing and delivery, focusing on media and entertainment applications. The company's primary offering, also named Voodle, allows users to capture and share business moments in real-time, facilitating knowledge sharing and team collaboration. The application is accessible on major mobile platforms, including the App Store and Google Play. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Voodle was formerly known as Pixvana, Inc. before rebranding in March 2020.

Antenna

Seed Round in 2020
Antenna offers market intelligence for direct-to-consumer subscription businesses. It provides industry benchmarks, insights into subscriber behavior, and strategic decision-making tools to help clients optimize their subscription services.

Jackpocket

Series C in 2020
Jackpocket, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that operates a mobile application enabling users to buy official state lottery tickets conveniently. The app, available on iOS and Android devices, serves as a licensed third-party lottery courier, allowing players to order tickets for their preferred games, check results, participate in lottery pools to increase their chances of winning, and receive alerts for any winnings. The platform promotes a secure and responsible approach to lottery participation, having facilitated over $450 million in lottery prizes, including a record-breaking $9.4 million win in New Jersey. Jackpocket operates in numerous states, including Arizona, New York, and Texas, with plans to expand into more markets.

Voi

Series C in 2020
Voi is a behavioral healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for suicide risk detection. Its flagship product, Voi Detect, assesses imminent suicide risk within 72 hours using a digital interface, providing immediate feedback and detailed analytics about patient populations.

Kama

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in London in 2017, Kama is a wellness platform dedicated to enhancing love, sex, and intimacy experiences. It promotes body positivity and prioritizes pleasure, catering to diverse backgrounds, preferences, ages, and genders. The company employs a holistic approach combining scientific methods with ancient wisdom.

IRL

Series B in 2020
IRL is a social messaging application founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. The app facilitates event discovery and planning, enabling users to manage their social calendars effectively. It allows individuals to follow friends, join interest-based groups, and engage in chats. Users can create groups centered around their interests, fostering connections with like-minded individuals and enhancing existing relationships. The platform supports event creation, allowing users to invite group members and plan activities easily. Additionally, IRL integrates local public events and enables users to follow sports teams, musicians, celebrities, and local venues, streamlining the process of sending and receiving invitations to social gatherings.

Barn2Door

Series A in 2020
Barn2Door is a vertical software company that operates an e-commerce marketplace and direct-sales platform for local agriculture. It connects farmers with chefs and other buyers, enabling farmers to list and sell products online and in person through an all-in-one SaaS solution. The platform provides real-time inventory tracking, online payments, order management, notifications, and automated reminders, as well as delivery management and access to customers across web, social, mobile, and email channels. By combining marketplace functionality with farm-focused business management tools, Barn2Door helps produce, livestock, and specialty items reach local buyers while streamlining listings, payments, delivery, and customer communications. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, the company supports farmers in selling directly to restaurants and consumers, supporting local food systems and diversified incomes.

Vatom

Series A in 2020
Vatom is a technology company founded in 2019 by Eric Pulier, focused on facilitating direct engagement between companies and individuals within the emerging Web3 landscape. The company has developed an enterprise-ready platform that helps businesses connect more effectively with their customers, employees, and stakeholders, while also streamlining processes and enhancing profitability. Vatom's platform includes a wallet service for sharing digital objects and a studio for gathering insights and managing campaigns, which has attracted notable clients such as Pepsico, P&G, Deloitte, Verizon, State Farm, and WPP to build ongoing Web3-based programs.

Moonbug

Venture Round in 2020
Moonbug Entertainment Limited is a global entertainment company that specializes in creating and distributing engaging digital content for children, particularly preschoolers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, with an office in Los Angeles, the company aims to inspire and educate young audiences through its diverse offerings. Moonbug produces and publishes thousands of minutes of video and audio content each month, available on platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon. The company focuses on themes of compassion, empathy, and resilience, providing valuable storytelling that expands children's worlds and minds.

Material Bank

Series B in 2020
Material Bank is a digital platform facilitating connections between design professionals and brands in the architecture and design industry. It offers a streamlined way for designers to discover, search, and sample materials from hundreds of brands. Orders placed by midnight are delivered in a single box the next day, free of charge for design professionals.

Whip Media

Series D in 2020
Whip Media is a prominent provider of enterprise cloud software aimed at revolutionizing the content licensing landscape in the entertainment industry. The company specializes in transforming operations related to rights and royalties management, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and automation to enhance streaming analytics and supply chain processes. Whip Media's platform offers proprietary data and predictive insights, enabling media companies to effectively distribute, control, and monetize their television and movie content. By driving informed streaming strategies and accelerating insights, Whip Media supports entertainment organizations in making profitable content decisions at scale, thereby facilitating revenue growth and direct-to-consumer initiatives.

Mitosis Games

Venture Round in 2020
Mitosis Games is an independent game development company that specializes in creating engaging mobile games, particularly in the puzzle genre. The company focuses on providing a platform for game creation, allowing clients to develop their own games while fostering a culture centered on passion, respect, and flexibility. Mitosis Games has a proven track record of producing top-grossing mobile titles, catering to a diverse range of clients from large corporations to smaller enterprises. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance the gaming experience by enabling creativity and collaboration in game development.

Reposite

Seed Round in 2019
Reposite is a comprehensive workspace platform tailored for the travel and event planning sectors. The company offers tools that facilitate relationship management, proposal tracking, and supplier discovery, aiming to enhance efficiency in the workflow. By streamlining these essential processes, Reposite enables clients to optimize their productivity and foster business growth. The platform is designed to support various stakeholders in the travel trade, making it an essential resource for professionals looking to simplify their operations and improve service delivery.

Voi

Series B in 2019
Voi is a behavioral healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for suicide risk detection. Its flagship product, Voi Detect, assesses imminent suicide risk within 72 hours using a digital interface, providing immediate feedback and detailed analytics about patient populations.

Summari

Seed Round in 2019
Summari is a technology company that specializes in developing a summarization engine designed to enhance content readability. The engine not only creates concise summaries but also identifies and corrects errors in the output, ensuring accuracy and clarity. In addition to its summarization capabilities, Summari offers bookmarking software that allows users to save, discover, and organize various forms of content, including articles, newsletters, tweets, podcasts, and videos. This software enables users to compile their saved data into shareable playlists, complete with easy-to-digest summaries, thereby facilitating efficient content management and discovery. Through its innovative tools, Summari aims to help users save time and access valuable information more effectively.

Knock Knock

Series A in 2019
Knock Knock Games Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops chat-native games for messaging platforms. Founded in 2018, it focuses on creating frictionless gaming experiences that leverage modern technologies like HTML5 and 5G, allowing users to engage in social gameplay without traditional app store barriers. The company's flagship product, the Knock Knock platform, facilitates seamless interaction among friends through mobile chat gaming. Knock Knock Games prioritizes rapid development and agile methodologies, enabling the team to release new products and features in weeks rather than years. The diverse team, with backgrounds from major gaming companies, has secured significant funding to support its innovative approach. The company's goal is to enhance player retention and virality while maintaining quality and polish in its games, fostering a culture of creativity and learning from experience.

Foursquare

Series G in 2019
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that provides a range of business solutions and consumer products focused on leveraging location intelligence. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, Foursquare offers tools such as Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK for integrating location awareness into mobile applications. Its services also include Places, which provides access to detailed firmographic data and community-generated content on businesses worldwide, as well as analytics solutions that offer insights into consumer behavior and competitive dynamics. Foursquare's consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, enable users to track and share their favorite locations, while City Guide helps users discover the best places to visit in various cities. Overall, Foursquare's platform empowers brands to analyze customer trends, optimize advertising strategies, and enhance user engagement through advanced location-based insights.

VideoAmp

Series C in 2019
VideoAmp is a software company that unifies audiences across traditional TV, streaming video, and digital media. Its platform connects media exposures to advertisers' sales, enabling them to align on VideoAmp's independent measurement for transacting across various devices.

Voi

Series A in 2019
Voi is a behavioral healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for suicide risk detection. Its flagship product, Voi Detect, assesses imminent suicide risk within 72 hours using a digital interface, providing immediate feedback and detailed analytics about patient populations.

Yieldstreet

Series B in 2019
Yieldstreet is a management platform that provides retail investors access to income-generating investment products. Founded in 2015, It gives individuals access to alternative investments that have traditionally been off-limits to the average investor. With over $2.5 billion invested across multiple asset classes, Yieldstreet is changing the way people generate passive income by lowering and removing the barriers that historically kept these lucrative opportunities far out of reach. In 2013, founders Milind Mehere and Michael Weisz were frustrated that many investment strategies were typically reserved only for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Typically, the average investor was left to choose between the stock market and bonds with falling yields - with few options in between. Asset-based investments had longer hold periods and a higher barrier of entry, keeping them well out of reach of accredited investors — even more so for unaccredited investors. As a result, they decided to leverage the growing fintech disruption to give more people access to these previously restricted alternative investments. Milind’s background in building companies combined with Michael’s decade-plus experience in investing and fund management formed the core of Yieldstreet. Passion for their investors and employees as well as a willing embrace of innovation, has been part of Yieldstreet’s identity from the beginning. Each decision to leverage a new technology, or investment strategy, or originate a new deal is made to put investors first. That drive has propelled Yieldstreet across all 50 states, crossing $100M invested in less than eight quarters, with the $1B milestone coming only three years later. In 2019, Yieldstreet’s membership had grown to 100,000, and a savings account for members was launched. Yieldstreet, since its launch in 2015, has not deviated from its goal to change investing for the better, nor has it slowed down. Yieldstreet was ranked number 46 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies and has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work. Yieldstreet today delivers wealth generation options and alternative investments for more than 330,000 investors and has returned more than $1.3 billion in principal/interest. Many alternative investment platforms only focus on one asset class, such as real estate or art. Yieldstreet’s offerings, accessed through cash or a low-fee IRA, cover a wide range of asset classes — art, real estate, legal, corporates, consumer, and commercial, via single investments or funds. Yieldstreet also offers its members short-term notes on offerings with a hold period between 3 and 6 months, which generally boast higher interest rates than money markets and CDs. Yieldstreet is headquartered in New York and has offices in Brazil, Greece, and Malta. Michael Weisz serves as President and Milind Mehere serves as CEO. Together, they manage a team of more than 140 employees, all working toward Yieldstreet’s one goal: to change the way people invest for the better.

Premier Lacrosse League

Series A in 2019
The Premier Lacrosse League is a professional lacrosse organization that operates a tour-based league featuring top-tier teams and players. It aims to bring lacrosse to a national stage, providing fans with an entertaining sports experience.

Moonbug

Series A in 2018
Moonbug Entertainment Limited is a global entertainment company that specializes in creating and distributing engaging digital content for children, particularly preschoolers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, with an office in Los Angeles, the company aims to inspire and educate young audiences through its diverse offerings. Moonbug produces and publishes thousands of minutes of video and audio content each month, available on platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon. The company focuses on themes of compassion, empathy, and resilience, providing valuable storytelling that expands children's worlds and minds.

Voi

Series A in 2018
Voi is a behavioral healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for suicide risk detection. Its flagship product, Voi Detect, assesses imminent suicide risk within 72 hours using a digital interface, providing immediate feedback and detailed analytics about patient populations.

Tastemade

Series E in 2018
Tastemade, Inc. is a media company that specializes in producing and delivering content for a global community of food enthusiasts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tastemade offers a variety of themed shows, including video recipes and cooking programs, accessible through its YouTube channel and food channels across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company also features a mobile application for iPhone users, allowing them to discover, create, and share food-related videos. In addition, Tastemade provides online tutorials covering topics such as food photography, food styling, and video production techniques. With a focus on connecting people through food and travel, Tastemade aims to create engaging stories that resonate with audiences on digital and streaming platforms.

The Sill

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2012, The Sill specializes in selling potted houseplants online and through retail stores. Its offerings include a variety of plant sizes and accessories such as pots, planters, and care supplies. The company also hosts workshops for plant care education.

Knock Knock

Seed Round in 2018
Knock Knock Games Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops chat-native games for messaging platforms. Founded in 2018, it focuses on creating frictionless gaming experiences that leverage modern technologies like HTML5 and 5G, allowing users to engage in social gameplay without traditional app store barriers. The company's flagship product, the Knock Knock platform, facilitates seamless interaction among friends through mobile chat gaming. Knock Knock Games prioritizes rapid development and agile methodologies, enabling the team to release new products and features in weeks rather than years. The diverse team, with backgrounds from major gaming companies, has secured significant funding to support its innovative approach. The company's goal is to enhance player retention and virality while maintaining quality and polish in its games, fostering a culture of creativity and learning from experience.

DocAuthority

Series A in 2018
DocAuthority is an Israeli company founded in 2013 that specializes in document control solutions for businesses. The company offers a data governance platform designed to protect sensitive documents by automatically discovering and accurately identifying unprotected information. This enables organizations to enforce viewing access and sharing policies based on the risk profile and business value of the documents. By allowing both IT professionals and business users to define security policies that align with their operational needs, DocAuthority facilitates enhanced control over regulated information exposure and the usage of high-risk documents.

Amuse

Series A in 2018
Amuse is a redefined record label established in 2017, based in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional operations in London, Miami, and Bogotá. The company offers free music distribution services and empowering tools for artists globally. By enabling users to directly upload their music to major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, Amuse allows artists to manage their music distribution across numerous digital stores. They leverage music consumption data to identify and support emerging talent, licensing innovative services aimed at future success. Founded by experienced music industry executives, Amuse aims to transform artist discovery and redefine traditional label agreements.

Cheddar

Series D in 2018
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.

The Black Tux

Series C in 2018
The Black Tux is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2012 with the aim of revolutionizing the traditional tuxedo rental experience. It specializes in the e-commerce rental of high-quality formalwear, including suits, shirts, vests, cufflinks, studs, neckwear, shoes, and other accessories. Customers can order these items online, which are delivered with free shipping both ways, ensuring they arrive at least a week before the event. The Black Tux designs its own line of tuxedos and suits, focusing on providing a better fit and style compared to conventional rental options.

Wattpad

Venture Round in 2018
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2006 by Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen. It operates an online social storytelling platform that connects a global community of over 65 million users who engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read and write stories, fostering collaboration through comments and multimedia features. In addition to its main platform, Wattpad has developed Tap, a product offering short, chat-based stories in multiple languages. The company also includes Wattpad Studios, which collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital, and print formats. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising products aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

Propagate Content

Venture Round in 2018
Propagate Content is an independent content creation company located in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in the development, production, and distribution of diverse programming that encompasses a wide range of genres. Its offerings include premium scripted series, long-form content, unscripted programming, and various formats, which are designed for broadcast, cable, digital, and emerging platforms around the world. By focusing on compelling storytelling, Propagate aims to create engaging content that resonates with audiences across multiple viewing platforms.

Yieldstreet

Series A in 2018
Yieldstreet is a management platform that provides retail investors access to income-generating investment products. Founded in 2015, It gives individuals access to alternative investments that have traditionally been off-limits to the average investor. With over $2.5 billion invested across multiple asset classes, Yieldstreet is changing the way people generate passive income by lowering and removing the barriers that historically kept these lucrative opportunities far out of reach. In 2013, founders Milind Mehere and Michael Weisz were frustrated that many investment strategies were typically reserved only for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Typically, the average investor was left to choose between the stock market and bonds with falling yields - with few options in between. Asset-based investments had longer hold periods and a higher barrier of entry, keeping them well out of reach of accredited investors — even more so for unaccredited investors. As a result, they decided to leverage the growing fintech disruption to give more people access to these previously restricted alternative investments. Milind’s background in building companies combined with Michael’s decade-plus experience in investing and fund management formed the core of Yieldstreet. Passion for their investors and employees as well as a willing embrace of innovation, has been part of Yieldstreet’s identity from the beginning. Each decision to leverage a new technology, or investment strategy, or originate a new deal is made to put investors first. That drive has propelled Yieldstreet across all 50 states, crossing $100M invested in less than eight quarters, with the $1B milestone coming only three years later. In 2019, Yieldstreet’s membership had grown to 100,000, and a savings account for members was launched. Yieldstreet, since its launch in 2015, has not deviated from its goal to change investing for the better, nor has it slowed down. Yieldstreet was ranked number 46 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies and has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work. Yieldstreet today delivers wealth generation options and alternative investments for more than 330,000 investors and has returned more than $1.3 billion in principal/interest. Many alternative investment platforms only focus on one asset class, such as real estate or art. Yieldstreet’s offerings, accessed through cash or a low-fee IRA, cover a wide range of asset classes — art, real estate, legal, corporates, consumer, and commercial, via single investments or funds. Yieldstreet also offers its members short-term notes on offerings with a hold period between 3 and 6 months, which generally boast higher interest rates than money markets and CDs. Yieldstreet is headquartered in New York and has offices in Brazil, Greece, and Malta. Michael Weisz serves as President and Milind Mehere serves as CEO. Together, they manage a team of more than 140 employees, all working toward Yieldstreet’s one goal: to change the way people invest for the better.

Pixvana

Series A in 2017
Pixvana is a Seattle-based software startup building a Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) video processing and delivery platform for media and entertainment applications. Pixvana’s founders have proven startup success in media technology and hail from senior product and engineering leadership positions at Apple, Adobe, Microsoft, and Lucasfilm.

Globality

Series C in 2017
Globality, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in connecting global enterprises with small and midsize service providers across various sectors, including marketing, legal, energy, environment, and social impact. Founded in 2015, the company leverages its AI-powered platform and Smart Sourcing technologies to transform the sourcing process. By replacing traditional methods like the Request for Proposal, Globality streamlines the procurement process, enabling businesses to efficiently identify and engage suitable suppliers tailored to their specific needs. This innovative approach not only reduces sourcing timelines from months to hours but also delivers significant cost savings, typically exceeding 20%.

Chalo

Seed Round in 2017
Chalo is a technology-driven platform that provides live bus tracking and contactless payment services to enhance public transportation for its users. The app allows riders to track buses in real time, informing them of arrival times at their respective stops, thereby eliminating the need to wait at bus stops. Chalo utilizes a proprietary algorithm to calculate live arrival times, improving the overall travel experience. Additionally, the platform offers an NFC-enabled touch-to-pay card, allowing users to store funds for seamless payments. This combination of features aims to make urban commuting more efficient and affordable.

VY Esports

Seed Round in 2017
VY Esports Corp. is a Los Angeles-based company that operates a content and services platform dedicated to the esports industry. Founded in 2017, VY Esports specializes in creating authentic experiences and innovative content tailored for the gaming community. The company consolidates advertising inventory across various esports events, allowing brands to engage with a growing global audience of esports fans. VY Esports offers strategic guidance on the esports landscape, helping brands effectively position themselves within it, while also providing monetization strategies through sponsorships and media rights sales. Additionally, the company focuses on content ideation, production, and distribution, fostering partnerships and live events that connect brands with the esports audience. With a team distributed across the US and Europe, VY Esports aims to bridge the gap between brands and the vibrant esports community.

System1

Private Equity Round in 2017
System1 leverages advanced technology and marketing expertise to build and grow brands across three key areas: Publishing, Search, and Applications & Services.

HowStuffWorks

Series A in 2017
HowStuffWorks, LLC is an Atlanta-based company established in 1998 that specializes in creating informative and entertaining content across various media formats, including articles, podcasts, and videos. The company’s website features a broad range of topics such as adventure, animals, culture, health, technology, and more. A significant aspect of its business is its extensive podcast library, which includes over 6,000 episodes and has achieved more than 1 billion downloads, making it a leading publisher in the podcasting space. Notable brands under HowStuffWorks include Stuff You Should Know and Stuff You Missed in History Class. In addition to its content offerings, HowStuffWorks operates an online store that sells branded merchandise such as apparel and accessories. The company is a subsidiary of OpenMail, LLC.

SoundCloud

Series F in 2017
SoundCloud, established in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, is a global social sound platform that enables users to create, share, and discover music. It offers a vast selection of audio content from a diverse creator community, facilitated by an open platform that directly connects creators with their fans worldwide. Users can instantly record, upload, and share sounds, while also accessing detailed statistics and community feedback.

Super Evil Megacorp

Series D in 2017
Super Evil Megacorp develops core video games for mobile and tablet platforms and operates a gaming platform that offers online multiplayer experiences with high graphical fidelity and touch-friendly controls. The company aims to deliver category-defining multiplayer experiences for the touchscreen generation by combining deep technical and design capabilities to enable users to play single- or multiplayer games with engaging effects.

Within (VR/AR)

Series B in 2017
Within is the premier destination for innovative, entertaining, and informative story-based virtual reality and augmented reality. We bring together the best immersive experiences from the world's finest VR/AR creators—from gripping tales set in worlds of pure imagination to documentaries taking you further inside the news than ever before. Within supports all major headsets, including Oculus Quest, Rift, HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation VR, and Samsung Gear VR. To get started experiencing our ever-growing roster of content, just download our app for iPhone or Android today.

Plexchat

Seed Round in 2017
Plexchat, Inc. is a mobile chat platform designed specifically for gamers to connect and communicate about their interests in gaming. Founded in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, Plexchat provides an application available on both iOS and Android devices. The platform focuses on fostering meaningful conversations within large open communities, enabling gamers to coordinate, communicate, and share feedback in an anonymous environment. By addressing the chaos often present in online social networks, Plexchat aims to be the premier tool for social coordination in mobile gaming, enhancing the overall gaming experience for its users. In July 2018, Plexchat was acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Cheddar

Series C in 2017
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.

Bayes Esports Solutions

Series A in 2017
Bayes Esports Solutions is a Berlin-based provider of official live esports data and data distribution platforms. The company offers BEDEX, an esports data exchange, and Esports Directory, delivering high-quality data directly from the source to data consumers. Founded in 2018, Bayes serves media clients, licensed betting operators, and digital service providers, and supports a diverse ecosystem of data users with analytics and monetization opportunities across popular game titles.

Raze

Series A in 2017
Raze is a Beverly Hills-based mobile entertainment platform and premium production company that specializes in creating Latin-centered television and web series. Founded in 2016, Raze produces a variety of short and long-form programming tailored for bi-cultural Latino audiences, addressing their diverse lifestyles and cultural narratives. The company focuses on delivering original content that highlights Latin American news, lifestyle, and beauty, making it accessible through its own channels as well as third-party traditional and digital media outlets. As of July 2020, Raze operates as a subsidiary of Turner Latin America, Inc., further enhancing its reach and impact within the Latino community.

Pixvana

Convertible Note in 2016
Pixvana is a Seattle-based software startup building a Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) video processing and delivery platform for media and entertainment applications. Pixvana’s founders have proven startup success in media technology and hail from senior product and engineering leadership positions at Apple, Adobe, Microsoft, and Lucasfilm.

Waggle.tv

Seed Round in 2016
Waggle Ventures, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates an online pet community platform, established in October 2015. The platform is designed for pet and animal lovers, fostering connections between animals and their admirers through digital media. Users can live stream and share photos and videos of their pets, enhancing the community experience. Incubated by Broadway Video Ventures, Waggle has garnered investment support from notable firms including Raine and Lowercase Capital. As of July 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Nimble.
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