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

Past deals in eSports

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.

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.

Cypher Games

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

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.

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.

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.

RCX sports

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

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.

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.

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.

Mobcrush

Series B in 2016
Mobcrush, Inc. is a technology and entertainment company founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates live streaming for gamers. The Mobcrush app connects users globally, allowing them to create and broadcast gameplay live from their mobile devices. It provides a platform for users to watch and interact with content creators, participate in eSports competitions, and engage with a community of like-minded gamers. The application enhances the gaming experience by enabling real-time communication and social interaction among players, making it a hub for mobile gaming and creator-driven media.

Mobcrush

Series A in 2015
Mobcrush, Inc. is a technology and entertainment company founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates live streaming for gamers. The Mobcrush app connects users globally, allowing them to create and broadcast gameplay live from their mobile devices. It provides a platform for users to watch and interact with content creators, participate in eSports competitions, and engage with a community of like-minded gamers. The application enhances the gaming experience by enabling real-time communication and social interaction among players, making it a hub for mobile gaming and creator-driven media.

Second Spectrum

Series A in 2015
Second Spectrum, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing advanced gaming machine learning software aimed at transforming the sports industry through artificial intelligence. The company's innovative solutions incorporate computer vision, big data, and augmented and virtual reality technologies. By offering interactive applications and platforms, Second Spectrum enhances fan engagement and provides media companies with tools to facilitate deeper connections between audiences and athletes. This focus on personalization and immersion allows for a more dynamic experience in sports consumption.

DraftKings

Series D in 2015
DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment company offering daily fantasy sports contests, online sports betting, and iGaming opportunities. It operates in the United States and Canada, with a presence in 28 states for sports betting and five states for iGaming.

Mobcrush

Seed Round in 2015
Mobcrush, Inc. is a technology and entertainment company founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates live streaming for gamers. The Mobcrush app connects users globally, allowing them to create and broadcast gameplay live from their mobile devices. It provides a platform for users to watch and interact with content creators, participate in eSports competitions, and engage with a community of like-minded gamers. The application enhances the gaming experience by enabling real-time communication and social interaction among players, making it a hub for mobile gaming and creator-driven media.

DraftKings

Series C in 2014
DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment company offering daily fantasy sports contests, online sports betting, and iGaming opportunities. It operates in the United States and Canada, with a presence in 28 states for sports betting and five states for iGaming.

Machinima

Private Equity Round in 2013
Machinima, Inc. is a video content production and distribution company that targets young males and video gamers. Founded in January 2000 and headquartered in Burbank, California, the company specializes in a diverse range of shows, including scripted series, original content, gameplay videos, animation, movies, and TV shows. Machinima's extensive network delivers its content through various global distribution platforms such as YouTube, Xbox, iOS, Android, and social media channels like Facebook and Twitter. Through its innovative approach to entertainment, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the gaming and pop culture space. As of November 30, 2016, Machinima operates as a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
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