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

Elizabeth Brillman

Venture Partner

Avidha Chakrabarti

Associate

Fred Davis JD

Partner

James Dolan

Associate

Christopher Donini

Partner

Courtney Favreau

Partner

Brandon Gardner JD

Partner, Co-Founder President and COO

Garrett Gomes

Managing Director

Garrett Gomes

Managing Director

Brooks Hansen

Managing Director

Erik Hodge

Partner

Dara Leung

Managing Director

Kevin Linker

Managing Partner

Yingcun Luo

Managing Director

Mark Mager

Managing Director

Judy McLellan

Managing Director

Gaurav Mehta

Partner and Head - India

Colin Neville

Partner

Jessica Payne

Managing Director

Jonathan Pflug

Managing Director

Girish Punjabi

Vice President

Joe Puthenveetil

Managing Director

Peter Randaccio

Vice President

Joseph Ravitch JD

Co-Founder and Partner

Todd Rosoff

Partner

Ben Ross

Associate

Gordon Rubenstein

Managing Partner, Raine Ventures

John Salter

Partner and Co-Founder

Jason Schretter

Partner / Head of EMEA

Jeffery Sine JD

Co-Founder and Partner

Jake Vachal

Managing Director

Brett Varsov

Partner

Sherri Williams

Managing Director

Past deals in Music

Hook

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

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.

Firebird

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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