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

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.

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.

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.

StarMaker Interactive

Series B in 2015
StarMaker Interactive Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company develops a mobile application that allows users to sing, record, and share music videos, facilitating content creation and talent discovery in the digital space. Its flagship applications, StarMaker and The Voice, provide users with access to music catalogs, as well as information on contests, auditions, music video releases, and artist interviews. By combining advanced recording studio technology with a wide-reaching online network, StarMaker empowers artists to manage their careers independently while integrating major media brands and recording artists into its platform. This approach supports the sharing and promotion of user-generated content, moving away from traditional entertainment models.
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