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.

Jesse Jacobs

Co-Founder and Partner

Jennifer Randle

EVP, Finance and Operations

127 past transactions

audiochuck

Private Equity Round in 2025
audiochuck is a media company specializing in true crime podcasts. It aims to serve enthusiasts, journalists, and advocacy groups by delivering immersive storytelling, thorough research, and victim-centered reporting.

Men in Blazers

Series A in 2025
Men in Blazers is a U.S.-based media company specializing in soccer coverage. It produces engaging content, including podcasts and TV shows, focused on major international leagues like the Premier League and Champions League, as well as U.S. national teams and the National Women's Soccer League. The company is known for its unique blend of humor, emotion, intelligence, and pop culture references in its coverage.

Judo Bio

Series A in 2024
Judo Bio is a biotechnology company developing precision therapeutics that target specific cell populations to address genetic diseases. Its innovative receptor targeting approach aims to benefit patients with both common and rare diseases.

BiggerPockets

Acquisition in 2024
BiggerPockets is a comprehensive online platform dedicated to supporting individuals in their real estate investing journey. Founded in 2004, the company aims to provide personal freedom and financial flexibility through real estate. It offers a range of resources for both aspiring and experienced investors, including community forums for networking and learning, educational materials such as blog articles, webinars, and podcasts, and various investment analysis tools. Members can access investor-friendly agents, post and search property listings, and utilize financing options. Additionally, the platform provides rental property analysis tools, investment calculators, lease agreement packages, tenant screening tools, and property management software. BiggerPockets serves as a primary resource for real estate investing, helping users generate leads and referrals through its extensive networking capabilities.

Classic Football Company

Venture Round in 2024
Classic Football Company specializes in the retail of classic and vintage football apparel, catering to sports enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. The company offers a diverse selection of authentic, rare, and retro football shirts from various eras, ensuring that fans can find unique pieces that reflect their passion for the sport. By focusing on both new and used items, Classic Football Company provides a comprehensive range of products that appeal to a global audience, celebrating the rich history of football through its apparel offerings.

Unrivaled Sports

Venture Round in 2024
Unrivaled Sports manages a diverse portfolio of youth sports properties, focusing on Baseball, Softball, Football, and Action Sports. The company aims to provide world-class experiences and development opportunities for young athletes, making programming more inclusive and accessible nationwide.

Sphere

Seed Round in 2024
Better cross-border payments through beautiful interfaces for businesses to buy, sell, send and manage stablecoins.

Medallion

Series A in 2023
Medallion is a New York City-based company in the media and entertainment sector, launched in 2020. It has developed a blockchain-based platform aimed at connecting artists with their fans. This platform enables users to create digital environments and foster communities while facilitating the exchange of digital goods. By leveraging this technology, Medallion assists artists in enhancing fan engagement, gaining actionable insights, and maximizing their economic potential.

Jia

Seed Round in 2023
Jia is a financial platform focused on empowering small businesses in emerging markets by providing blockchain-based financing solutions. The company facilitates access to capital by converting cryptocurrency liquidity into financial resources for entrepreneurs. Through its services, Jia offers loans and investment opportunities that not only support business growth but also grant ownership stakes, allowing entrepreneurs to build wealth and enhance the prosperity of their communities. By leveraging blockchain technology, Jia aims to give small businesses greater control over their financial futures and contribute to economic development.

Curio

Seed Round in 2023
Curio is an SF-based studio bringing competitive gameplay to real money games. Our flagship game, Duper, combines elements from TFT, Catan, Among Us, and Poker in a novel way.

Cars & Bids

Series A in 2023
Cars & Bids is an online auction marketplace for modern enthusiast cars, hosting daily auctions for vehicles spanning the 1980s through the 2020s. The site lists new and used vehicles with model details and history reports, and enables searching, buying, and selling of special automobiles, helping automotive enthusiasts auction their cars efficiently and conveniently.

Outdefine

Seed Round in 2022
Outdefine develops a token-backed hiring platform that connects businesses worldwide with top-tier technical talent. The platform facilitates matches between companies and job seekers for full-time and part-time opportunities.

Glass

Seed Round in 2022
Glass is a video platform that enables creators to earn NFTs from their videos.

Hume

Series A in 2022
Hume provides a web3 record label creating music-driven metastars.

Immortal Game

Series A in 2022
Immortal Game is a developer of a blockchain-based chess platform that aims to innovate the traditional game of chess by introducing a play-to-earn model. The company offers a free-to-play experience while incorporating a dual token system that enhances gameplay through optional challenges. This model maintains the classic rules of chess, while integrating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) tied to chess pieces. Players can engage in live auctions to buy and sell these NFTs, allowing them to earn rewards as they play. By combining the strategic depth of chess with modern blockchain technology, Immortal Game seeks to create a unique and engaging experience for both chess enthusiasts and gamers.

Night

Venture Round in 2022
Night operates a talent management and digital marketing agency specializing in influencer marketing, gaming, esports, technology, and lifestyle activations. It connects brands directly with influencers to enhance audience engagement.

Invisible Universe

Series A in 2022
Invisible Universe is an innovative animation studio focused on developing original character intellectual property for social media and web3 platforms. The company aims to create future household-name animated franchises more swiftly and cost-effectively than traditional animation models. By collaborating with celebrities and harnessing the synergy of creative talent, advanced animation technology, and software, Invisible Universe produces unique cartoon characters that engage audiences. This approach leverages the expansive reach of social media to connect with entertainment users, positioning the company at the forefront of the evolving landscape of animated content.

Premier Lacrosse League

Series D in 2022
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.

Arkive

Seed Round in 2022
Arkive is building the people’s museum: a collection of art and culture curated by a global community of members and displayed around the world.

TRIBUTE BRAND

Seed Round in 2022
TRIBUTE BRAND is a high-end digital fashion brand and a pioneer in the fashion technology sector, recognized for its distinct contactless and cyber aesthetics. The company operates a virtual marketplace for non-fungible token (NFT) clothing, providing digital fashion garments that promote sustainable design practices. By facilitating the purchase of digital clothing, TRIBUTE BRAND aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional fashion, addressing issues such as waste, sizing limitations, and gender stereotypes. This innovative approach not only enhances consumer choice but also encourages more sustainable behaviors within the fashion industry.

ZGEN

Venture Round in 2022
ZGEN is a software firm that builds smart contracts on web3 applications for DeFi and DAO communities. They also involve in tobBuilding essentials for internet communities.

Medallion

Seed Round in 2022
Medallion is a New York City-based company in the media and entertainment sector, launched in 2020. It has developed a blockchain-based platform aimed at connecting artists with their fans. This platform enables users to create digital environments and foster communities while facilitating the exchange of digital goods. By leveraging this technology, Medallion assists artists in enhancing fan engagement, gaining actionable insights, and maximizing their economic potential.

Real Player DAO

Seed Round in 2022
Real Player DAO is a web3 organization serving the crypto community with a GameFi platform that blends blockchain technology and game-theoretic mechanics to align interests around a blockchain project. The platform features a multi-task launchpad that distributes in-game tokens and NFTs to genuine contributors by connecting real players with quality games across multiple chains, enabling participation in governance and engagement in the metaverse.

Branch

Seed Round in 2022
Branch Technologies was founded in 2020 under the visionary leadership of our esteemed CEO, Dayton Mills. Our sole purpose is to explore and develop groundbreaking ideas that seamlessly merge the worlds of social apps and gaming, redefining the very fabric of interactive entertainment. We invest in people who have surmounted many obstacles yet remain steadfast with an unwavering determination to cultivate the remarkable and enduring. Our culture of relentlessly pursuing excellence has earned us a globally recognized reputation as innovators at the forefront of gaming.

Funko

Post in 2022
Funko is a leading pop culture consumer products company that designs, sources, and distributes licensed merchandise worldwide. It offers a wide range of products including vinyl figures, plush toys, accessories, apparel, homewares, and collectibles under various brand names such as Pop!, Loungefly, and Mystery Minis. Funko's extensive portfolio comprises hundreds of licenses and tens of thousands of characters, catering to diverse consumer preferences and retail channels.

Real Player DAO

Venture Round in 2022
Real Player DAO is a web3 organization serving the crypto community with a GameFi platform that blends blockchain technology and game-theoretic mechanics to align interests around a blockchain project. The platform features a multi-task launchpad that distributes in-game tokens and NFTs to genuine contributors by connecting real players with quality games across multiple chains, enabling participation in governance and engagement in the metaverse.

Collectors

Venture Round in 2022
Collectors Universe, Inc. specializes in providing authentication, grading, and related services for a variety of collectibles, including coins, trading cards, event tickets, autographs, and sports memorabilia. The company operates through three main segments: Coins, Trading Cards and Autographs, and Other Collectibles. In addition to its grading services, it publishes magazines offering market prices and information on collectibles, accessible through its websites. Collectors Universe also provides web-based advertising services and operates an online marketplace for graded collectible coins on a subscription basis. Furthermore, the company is involved in promoting, managing, and operating the Long Beach Coin shows. Founded in 1986, Collectors Universe is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

Altered State Machine

Seed Round in 2022
A platform facilitating the creation, ownership, trading, and upgrading of AI-based agents (bots) as NFTs. It enables developers to build on its protocol across various applications.

Equip Health

Series B in 2022
Equip is a virtual program helping families recover from eating disorders at home with comprehensive, gold-standard care created by experts in the field and people in recovery. Equip’s five-person care teams include dieticians, physicians, therapists, and mentors who deliver wrap-around support to provide families progress and lasting recovery. Kristina Saffran and Erin Parks co-founded the company in San Diego, California in 2019.

RabbitHole

Series A in 2022
RabbitHole helps users navigate the play to earn space with curated opportunities. The company also allows users to build their knowledge with resources across DeFi, DAOs, and NFTs as well as explore web3 projects and earn rewards doing so. RabbitHole was established in 2020 by Brian Flynn in Venice, California.

Ro

Venture Round in 2022
Ro is a telehealth company founded in New York City in 2017. It operates digital health clinics for men's and women's health, smoking cessation, and offers a vertically integrated primary care platform that provides high-quality, affordable healthcare without the need for insurance.

Stoggles

Venture Round in 2022
Stoggles is an eyewear company based in Paramount, California, specializing in versatile eyewear designed for individuals with active lifestyles. The company provides a diverse selection of fashion eyewear available in various colors, including lilac, coral red, and mint green. In addition to stylish frames, Stoggles also offers prescription lenses and bifocals, catering to a broad range of customer needs and preferences. By combining functionality with fashionable design, Stoggles aims to serve those who require reliable and stylish eyewear for everyday use.

Galaxy Fight Club

Seed Round in 2022
Galaxy Fight Club is a cross-IP, cross-platform PvP fighting game that lets players log in with an NFT and battle using that NFT’s character to earn rewards. The game unifies multiple NFT collections on a single real-time platform, enabling fights across different IPs.

onCyber

Seed Round in 2022
onCyber is a New York-based metaverse company established in 2021 that enables artists and collectors to create and sell 3D virtual showrooms for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company operates an online platform that allows users to showcase their NFTs in high-quality virtual spaces, providing a fully immersive experience. Users can display their digital assets on the walls of these showrooms and share them through custom links, facilitating an engaging environment for presenting decentralized content without incurring any charges.

DOOMSDAYX

Pre Seed Round in 2022
DOOMSDAYX is a creative technology studio dedicated to supporting web3 artists and their fans, with an emphasis on transforming culture through on-chain innovations. The studio specializes in educating artists about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the broader web3 ecosystem. By offering a range of services, DOOMSDAYX empowers artists to connect with the native crypto community and reach a wider retail audience. Additionally, the company fosters deeper engagement between fans and their favorite artists, enhancing the overall experience within the web3 landscape.

POAP

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021, POAP is a New York-based company specializing in digital collectibles. These collectibles serve as records of life experiences and are powered by blockchain technology.

Epic Gardening

Series A in 2021
Epic Gardening is a global leader in gardening platforms, offering practical educational content and high-quality gardening products directly to enthusiasts.

Found

Series B in 2021
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence-based weight loss accessible and affordable. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Food52

Private Equity Round in 2021
Food52, Inc. is an online platform based in Brooklyn, New York, that connects cooks and food enthusiasts through a curated community focused on sharing recipes, cooking tips, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2009 by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the company has grown to serve a community of 13 million individuals, offering a one-stop-shop for kitchen and home products, including kitchenware, tableware, and pantry supplies. In addition to its extensive recipe database, Food52 hosts cooking contests and provides a hotline support service for its users. The company emphasizes the idea that the kitchen is the heart of the home, aiming to inspire thoughtful cooking and eating experiences. Through its various offerings, Food52 seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its community members by providing both inspiration and practical tools for home cooking.

Zed Run

Series A in 2021
Zed Run builds a virtual stable of champions and uses skill to dominate on the racetrack against global competitors. They have the skill to live not only on the blockchain but in an open market.

Virtually Human Studio

Series A in 2021
Virtually Human Studio develops a digital metaverse gaming platform that enables users to maximize wealth through an auction system. It facilitates buying, selling, breeding, and racing in a video game-style setting, with players earning non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for participation.

ShopShops

Series B in 2021
ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.

Lovevery

Series C in 2021
Lovevery, Inc. is a Boise, Idaho-based company that specializes in creating educational play products for infants and toddlers. Founded in 2015, Lovevery offers a range of stage-based learning kits designed by child development experts to enhance key skills such as spatial awareness, language development, and problem-solving. Its flagship product, the Play Gym, includes various toys like balls, teething rings, and activity cards that cater to the developmental needs of babies at different stages. Lovevery's commitment to early learning extends beyond physical products, as it also provides resources and multi-channel content for parents, facilitating a holistic approach to childhood education. The company has received recognition from notable publications and is supported by several prominent investors.

The Pro's Closet

Series B in 2021
The Pro's Closet, Inc. is an online retailer based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the sale of new and used bicycles, cycling gear, and accessories. Founded in 2006 by Nick Martin, the company operates a web-based marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of premium pre-owned bicycles and cycling products. It caters to a diverse clientele, including athletes, teams, and independent bike dealers, providing services such as pickups and expert consultations. The Pro's Closet aims to promote sustainability in cycling by giving new life to quality products and helping customers find both popular and niche items in the cycling community.

Oura

Series C in 2021
Oura is a Finnish company that specializes in the development of a smart wellness ring designed to monitor and track various biometric data related to health and well-being. The ring incorporates advanced sensors to measure key metrics such as heart rate, sleep cycles, and activity levels, providing users with insights into their physiological and behavioral responses to sleep, rest, and recovery. This data is accessible through the accompanying Oura application, which enables users to understand their overall health status and make informed lifestyle choices. Oura operates within the health and wellness industry, focusing on enhancing the user's understanding of their body and promoting better health outcomes.

Seed Health

Series A in 2021
Seed Health is a biotechnology company focused on therapeutics, consumer health innovations, and environmental solutions grounded in microbial sciences. It collaborates with academic researchers to advance discoveries in microbiology and develops health supplements that employ live biotherapeutics, combining probiotics and prebiotics to support digestive health, skin health, heart health, and micronutrient synthesis.

Cameo

Series C in 2021
Cameo is a platform enabling fans to book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite public figures. It partners with thousands of talent across various categories, facilitating unique interactions for special occasions.

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.

Sketchy

Series A in 2020
Sketchy Group LLC operates an online visual learning platform that aids medical students in effortlessly learning and recalling complex information using art, storytelling, spaced repetition, and memory palace techniques. Founded in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, Sketchy offers a range of products including SketchyMicro, SketchyPharm, SketchyPath, and others, each focusing on different medical subjects to enhance visual memory through engaging video sketches.

Hello Sunshine

Series A in 2020
Hello Sunshine is a media company focused on promoting female authorship across diverse storytelling platforms, including film, television, books, social media, and audio. Founded by Reese Witherspoon, an Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress and producer, the company aims to connect audiences with narratives that reflect a distinctly female perspective. By creating, curating, and discovering content, Hello Sunshine empowers women and men alike to engage with inspirational stories that aim to change the narrative for women in media.

EverlyWell

Series D in 2020
EverlyWell develops do-it-yourself kits for a vast range of at-home regulatory-compliant diagnostic tests including food sensitivity, fertility, hormones, STDs, thyroid, and metabolism among the others, allowing users to perform tests at home and receive physician-reviewed results and insights on their mobile devices. EverlyWell also provides at-home covid testing.

Hodinkee

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2008, Hodinkee is a leading online platform dedicated to the world of watches. It offers comprehensive reviews, news, and historical insights on timepieces, along with an e-boutique selling vintage watches, straps, menswear accessories, and other watch-related products. Hodinkee also operates pop-up shops in the United States.

Surfline

Venture Round in 2020
Surfline\Wavetrak, Inc., based in Huntington Beach, California, is a leading provider of live and predicted ocean weather information, catering to surfers, fishermen, mariners, and government agencies worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive suite of web and mobile products that deliver timely and accurate marine weather forecasts, surf reports, and editorial content, attracting over 10 million visitors monthly. Surfline's services include FishTrack, which assists fishermen in locating fish, and Buoyweather, designed for mariners seeking reliable navigation data. Additionally, Surfline provides tools for deep-sea fishing, such as SST and chlorophyll images, alongside wind and swell forecasts. The company also focuses on enhancing user experiences through subscription-based services, advertising, and marketing solutions, while selling surfing accessories, apparel, snowboards, surfboards, and wetsuits online. Founded in 1985, Surfline has established itself as a vital resource for ocean enthusiasts looking to make informed decisions about their activities on the water.

Sketchy

Venture Round in 2020
Sketchy Group LLC operates an online visual learning platform that aids medical students in effortlessly learning and recalling complex information using art, storytelling, spaced repetition, and memory palace techniques. Founded in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, Sketchy offers a range of products including SketchyMicro, SketchyPharm, SketchyPath, and others, each focusing on different medical subjects to enhance visual memory through engaging video sketches.

Ro

Series C in 2020
Ro is a telehealth company founded in New York City in 2017. It operates digital health clinics for men's and women's health, smoking cessation, and offers a vertically integrated primary care platform that provides high-quality, affordable healthcare without the need for insurance.

Headspace

Series C in 2020
Headspace is a mental health technology company that provides a digital platform for mindfulness and emotional well‑being. Its mobile app offers guided meditations, sleep aids, and mindfulness programs for work, relationships, and health. The service expands beyond meditation to include clinical content, coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and AI‑driven care navigation, allowing individuals, employees, and health plan members to access personalized support. Headspace partners with organizations to deliver corporate wellness programs that improve employee productivity and well‑being.

Headspace

Series C in 2020
Headspace is a mental health technology company that provides a digital platform for mindfulness and emotional well‑being. Its mobile app offers guided meditations, sleep aids, and mindfulness programs for work, relationships, and health. The service expands beyond meditation to include clinical content, coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and AI‑driven care navigation, allowing individuals, employees, and health plan members to access personalized support. Headspace partners with organizations to deliver corporate wellness programs that improve employee productivity and well‑being.

Better Place Forests

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Better Place Forests offers a sustainable alternative to traditional cemeteries. The company transforms beautiful forest areas across America into protected spaces where families can spread and memorialize the ashes of their loved ones by incorporating them around a chosen tree.

Food52

Private Equity Round in 2019
Food52, Inc. is an online platform based in Brooklyn, New York, that connects cooks and food enthusiasts through a curated community focused on sharing recipes, cooking tips, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2009 by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the company has grown to serve a community of 13 million individuals, offering a one-stop-shop for kitchen and home products, including kitchenware, tableware, and pantry supplies. In addition to its extensive recipe database, Food52 hosts cooking contests and provides a hotline support service for its users. The company emphasizes the idea that the kitchen is the heart of the home, aiming to inspire thoughtful cooking and eating experiences. Through its various offerings, Food52 seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its community members by providing both inspiration and practical tools for home cooking.

Scopely

Series D in 2019
Scopely, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Culver City, California, is a leading developer of mobile and tablet touchscreen-based games for casual and core gamers worldwide. The company creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games, including popular franchises like "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Stumble Guys." Scopely offers a range of services, such as game design, live operations, marketing, analytics, and advertising, empowering a consumer-directed gaming experience. With a diverse portfolio and a proprietary technology platform, Playgami™, Scopely has operations in multiple markets across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and North America, employing a world-class team to create long-lasting game experiences.

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, with its flagship product being a humorous and strategic game that involves players drawing cards until someone draws an "exploding kitten," resulting in their loss. The game combines whimsical themes, including kittens, explosions, and laser beams, making it accessible and entertaining for a wide audience. Since its inception, Exploding Kittens has gained popularity for its unique gameplay and has established itself as a notable player in the gaming industry. The company was officially incorporated in 2018, further solidifying its operational framework.

MeatEater

Venture Round in 2019
MeatEater is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company based in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2018. It focuses on creating content related to hunting, fishing, wild foods, and conservation, aiming to build a community that appreciates and explores the natural world. The company produces a variety of media, including editorial articles, videos, and podcasts, which provide entertaining and educational insights for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to its content offerings, MeatEater also sells unique apparel and equipment, further enriching the experience of its audience. The organization believes that a deeper understanding of nature enhances people's lives.

Food52

Acquisition in 2019
Food52, Inc. is an online platform based in Brooklyn, New York, that connects cooks and food enthusiasts through a curated community focused on sharing recipes, cooking tips, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2009 by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the company has grown to serve a community of 13 million individuals, offering a one-stop-shop for kitchen and home products, including kitchenware, tableware, and pantry supplies. In addition to its extensive recipe database, Food52 hosts cooking contests and provides a hotline support service for its users. The company emphasizes the idea that the kitchen is the heart of the home, aiming to inspire thoughtful cooking and eating experiences. Through its various offerings, Food52 seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its community members by providing both inspiration and practical tools for home cooking.

Homeis

Series A in 2019
Homeis Inc. is an online social network designed to connect local foreign-born communities, enabling members to share their culture, local knowledge, and experiences. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the platform caters to the unique needs of immigrants by fostering digital connections among individuals who share similar backgrounds and interests. Homeis aims to empower these communities by providing a space where users can access tailored services, connect with nearby individuals, and engage in meaningful interactions. The company also develops mobile applications for both Android and iOS, further enhancing accessibility and user experience. Through its innovative approach, Homeis seeks to transform invisible groups into visible communities, addressing the complexities of identity for those who navigate multiple cultural landscapes.

Dadi

Seed Round in 2019
Dadi is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in at-home male fertility solutions. It has developed a temperature-controlled sperm collection kit designed for discreet use and secure shipping to laboratory facilities. The kit incorporates a preservative that safeguards the sperm sample throughout the collection and delivery process. Dadi provides a comprehensive fertility report that includes detailed analyses of sperm count, concentration, and motility, along with a video of the sperm sample. The service is designed to make male fertility testing more accessible and affordable, with a one-time cost for the kit and an annual fee for sperm storage. By eliminating the need for clinic visits, Dadi aims to modernize the approach to male fertility, offering convenience and privacy to its users.

ShopShops

Series A in 2019
ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.

Cameo

Series B in 2019
Cameo is a platform enabling fans to book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite public figures. It partners with thousands of talent across various categories, facilitating unique interactions for special occasions.

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, with its flagship product being a humorous and strategic game that involves players drawing cards until someone draws an "exploding kitten," resulting in their loss. The game combines whimsical themes, including kittens, explosions, and laser beams, making it accessible and entertaining for a wide audience. Since its inception, Exploding Kittens has gained popularity for its unique gameplay and has established itself as a notable player in the gaming industry. The company was officially incorporated in 2018, further solidifying its operational framework.

Zola

Series D in 2019
Zola, Inc. is a wedding company that operates a comprehensive wedding planning and registry platform designed to streamline the wedding experience for couples. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Zola offers a suite of tools under the Zola Weddings brand, which includes customizable wedding websites, a diverse registry of gifts and experiences, a personalized wedding checklist, and a guest list management tool. The platform allows users to create and personalize their wedding websites, register for a variety of gifts with benefits such as free shipping and group gifting, and manage their wedding planning tasks and guest communications efficiently. Zola aims to enhance the wedding planning journey by combining modern technology with attentive customer service, ultimately supporting couples from engagement through to their new life together.

MeatEater

Series A in 2019
MeatEater is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company based in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2018. It focuses on creating content related to hunting, fishing, wild foods, and conservation, aiming to build a community that appreciates and explores the natural world. The company produces a variety of media, including editorial articles, videos, and podcasts, which provide entertaining and educational insights for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to its content offerings, MeatEater also sells unique apparel and equipment, further enriching the experience of its audience. The organization believes that a deeper understanding of nature enhances people's lives.

The Action Network

Series B in 2019
The Action Network is a premium sports content and analytics platform that focuses on serving the sports betting audience. By developing a range of products and creating engaging content, the company aims to inform and entertain sports bettors. Through its offerings, The Action Network provides insights and analysis that help users make informed betting decisions, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the evolving landscape of sports media and wagering.

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.

The Action Network

Series A in 2019
The Action Network is a premium sports content and analytics platform that focuses on serving the sports betting audience. By developing a range of products and creating engaging content, the company aims to inform and entertain sports bettors. Through its offerings, The Action Network provides insights and analysis that help users make informed betting decisions, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the evolving landscape of sports media and wagering.

Drivetime

Seed Round in 2018
Drivetime, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing interactive audio games for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2018, Drivetime offers an online platform that allows users to engage in trivia games and challenge friends, family, and co-workers while driving. The company focuses on creating non-distracting, voice-driven gameplay, enabling users to participate in hands-free gaming experiences that can be enjoyed during their commutes.

The Athletic

Series C in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

MeatEater

Acquisition in 2018
MeatEater is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company based in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2018. It focuses on creating content related to hunting, fishing, wild foods, and conservation, aiming to build a community that appreciates and explores the natural world. The company produces a variety of media, including editorial articles, videos, and podcasts, which provide entertaining and educational insights for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to its content offerings, MeatEater also sells unique apparel and equipment, further enriching the experience of its audience. The organization believes that a deeper understanding of nature enhances people's lives.

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.

OpenSea

Seed Round in 2018
OpenSea is a pioneering marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectibles, facilitating peer-to-peer trading via smart contracts. It supports various asset types, including art, gaming items, and virtual goods, all backed by blockchain technology.

Wthn

Seed Round in 2018
Wthn is a natural wellness brand based in New York that offers acupuncture, herbal remedies, cupping therapy, and related holistic services. It aims to demystify natural healing and make acupuncture and herbs accessible and affordable, combining ancient practices with modern science to help clients de-stress, restore balance, and support healthier, more relaxed lives.

Alliance of American Football

Seed Round in 2018
The Alliance of American Football (AAF) is a professional American football league that aims to provide entertainment for sports fans. It features eight teams, each consisting of fifty players, who compete in a season comprising ten matches. The games are streamed live through the league's application, allowing fans to engage with the sport in real-time. In addition to offering competitive play, the AAF provides players with opportunities for post-football careers, including comprehensive bonuses. The league focuses on enhancing the overall experience for both players and fans.

Substack

Seed Round in 2018
Substack operates a subscription-based publishing platform that enables writers to create, publish, and monetize newsletters. The platform supports both free and paid subscriptions and allows content to be published to a reader email list and a website. It includes editing tools and templates to design newsletters and handles subscriber payments, aiming to simplify monetization and direct engagement between writers and readers. Substack focuses on selling subscriptions without advertisements, helping independent writers build audience relationships and revenue streams. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Parsley Health

Series A in 2018
Parsley Health is a health service that integrates technology, nutrition, wellness and prevention into primary care. The company provides subscription-based, personalized healthcare that emphasizes diagnosing and addressing root causes of illness through a holistic approach. Its model combines medical consultations with health coaching, laboratory testing, digital access to records, and referrals to specialists, enabling proactive management of chronic conditions. Services include functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition plans, stress management and lifestyle support, and access to nutraceuticals and supplements as part of care. Parsley Health operates clinics in major cities and delivers remote care through online tools and telemedicine. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Robin Berzin, the company focuses on data-driven care that supports long-term health rather than episodic treatment.

Flipside Crypto

Seed Round in 2018
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing analytics and business intelligence for blockchain organizations. The company offers a range of services, including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody services, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto is known for its suite of analytics tools that deliver insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial metrics, including the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), which measures the health of cryptocurrency projects. The company collaborates with various partners to distribute its analytics, enhancing the visibility and understanding of cryptocurrency markets. Flipside Crypto is supported by notable investors, including Coinbase Ventures and True Ventures.

The Athletic

Series B in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

Barstool Sports

Venture Round in 2018
Barstool Sports, Inc. is a digital media company based in Milton, Massachusetts, that operates a sports blogging website and delivers a wide array of content across multiple platforms, including web, podcasts, radio, video, and social media. Founded in 2003, Barstool Sports focuses on sports, comedy, and pop culture, creating engaging content that resonates with a dedicated audience. In addition to its digital offerings, the company sells a variety of branded merchandise, including apparel and accessories for both men and women. As of January 2016, Barstool Sports operates as a subsidiary of The Chernin Group, LLC. Through its diverse content and products, Barstool Sports aims to provide its audience with timely updates and entertainment related to sports and lifestyle.

Homeis

Seed Round in 2017
Homeis Inc. is an online social network designed to connect local foreign-born communities, enabling members to share their culture, local knowledge, and experiences. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the platform caters to the unique needs of immigrants by fostering digital connections among individuals who share similar backgrounds and interests. Homeis aims to empower these communities by providing a space where users can access tailored services, connect with nearby individuals, and engage in meaningful interactions. The company also develops mobile applications for both Android and iOS, further enhancing accessibility and user experience. Through its innovative approach, Homeis seeks to transform invisible groups into visible communities, addressing the complexities of identity for those who navigate multiple cultural landscapes.

The Sill

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Anchor

Series A in 2017
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.

The Athletic

Series A in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

Brat TV

Seed Round in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company focused on creating content for a teenage audience. It operates a media production platform designed to foster youth culture by enabling individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. The platform encourages daily engagement by providing viewers with new episodes, stories, and songs, thereby attracting a substantial audience. Through its innovative approach, Brat TV aims to redefine entertainment for young people, capitalizing on the dynamics of digital media and social connectivity.

Wonderbly

Series B in 2017
Wonderbly is a London-based startup that combines storytelling with technology to create personalized experiences for children worldwide. Their first product, LostMy.Name, sold over 600,000 copies and shipped to over 135 countries.

Parsley Health

Seed Round in 2017
Parsley Health is a health service that integrates technology, nutrition, wellness and prevention into primary care. The company provides subscription-based, personalized healthcare that emphasizes diagnosing and addressing root causes of illness through a holistic approach. Its model combines medical consultations with health coaching, laboratory testing, digital access to records, and referrals to specialists, enabling proactive management of chronic conditions. Services include functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition plans, stress management and lifestyle support, and access to nutraceuticals and supplements as part of care. Parsley Health operates clinics in major cities and delivers remote care through online tools and telemedicine. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Robin Berzin, the company focuses on data-driven care that supports long-term health rather than episodic treatment.

Shinesty

Venture Round in 2017
Shinesty is a vintage clothing brand based in Boulder, Colorado, operating as an online retailer of apparel and accessories. The company specializes in providing an outlandish collection of retro clothing, including sunglasses, swimwear, pajamas, tops, bottoms, suits, underwear, dresses, and various accessories for both men and women. Shinesty's offerings cater to theme parties and costume events, allowing customers to shop online according to their preferences and the specific occasions they have in mind. The company was founded in 2013 and initially operated under the name Shinesty, LLC before changing its name to Shinesty, Inc. in June 2015.

Embrace

Seed Round in 2017
Embrace is a developer of a unified observability and error monitoring platform that enables engineers to effectively manage the complexities of mobile applications. The platform provides comprehensive insights by allowing users to access detailed behavioral and technical context, helping teams identify and prioritize issues instantly. Embrace empowers engineers to track user sessions, monitor activities, and analyze data related to app performance, including every view, tap, network request, and memory usage. By eliminating fragmented solutions and guesswork, Embrace enhances the ability of companies to resolve issues quickly and optimize mobile experiences, ultimately fostering the development of better and more impactful mobile applications.

Hooked

Series A in 2017
Hooked is a pioneering entertainment platform that specializes in chat fiction, a novel storytelling format popular among teens and millennials. With over 50 million readers worldwide and top rankings in the App Store across multiple countries, Hooked is transforming digital entertainment. Backed by prominent investors from Silicon Valley and Hollywood, including Ashton Kutcher and Jamie Foxx, the company aims to become the next major player in media.

Dave

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Dave is a fintech company based in Los Angeles, California. It operates a mobile application that provides users with banking services, including overdraft protection, early access to paychecks, and credit building tools. The app aims to improve financial wellness by offering transparent, fee-free banking and has grown to serve over 12 million members since its inception.

Giant Otter Technologies

Funding Round in 2017
Giant Otter Technologies, Inc. is a developer of conversational artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the video game industry. Founded in 2013 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating AI-enabled chatbots that facilitate automated discussions using existing call recordings and chat transcripts. Their platform is designed to maintain coherent dialogues and provide explanations for its decisions, enhancing user interactions through data generation and conversation modeling. Additionally, Giant Otter Technologies offers services for bot testing and optimization, aiming to improve the effectiveness of communication by analyzing sentence structure and behavioral skills. As of the end of 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Drift.com, Inc.

Anchor

Venture Round in 2017
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.

Stadium Goods

Series A in 2017
Stadium Goods is an online marketplace specializing in the retail of premium sneakers, streetwear footwear, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by John McPheters and Jed Stiller, the company is headquartered in New York City and operates both online and through a physical store in Soho. Stadium Goods curates a diverse selection of authentic products, catering to men, women, and children, and serves a global customer base. As of January 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Farfetch Limited.

Baobab Studios

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2015 by Maureen Fan (ex-Zynga) and Eric Darnell (DreamWorks animator), Baobab Studios is a Redwood City, California-based company specializing in creating story-driven cinematic experiences for virtual reality.
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