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LionTree

Crossover fundoperating company · company profile

New York · Seed–Late Stage · 12 people tracked

Also known as LIONTREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC · LIONTREE PARTNERS LLC

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Investment thesis

LionTree positions itself around 'transformations, not transactions,' applying a thematic focus and sector expertise across media, technology, communications, consumer, and creative industries. The firm aims to help its relationships unlock growth and transformation across key areas of the global digital economy, favoring ideas with the potential to reshape the future.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
New York, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$1.7B
Tracked investments
36
Unicorns
2
Acquisitions
1

Team · 12 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Aryeh B. Bourkoff· Executive Officer
Georg Krause-Vilmar· Executive Officer
Matthew Derdeyn· Executive Officer

What they invest in

from 24 of 36 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×11SaaS ×9Consumer ×7Creator Economy ×5Sports Tech ×5Media & Entertainment ×4Fintech ×3Hardware ×3

HQs:United States×14Colombia×1France×1India×1Netherlands×1Sweden×1

Investments · 36 tracked

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By year:2025 · 22024 · 22023 · 42022 · 82021 · 82020 · 12019 · 328 dated

Kyrakyra.comin✓ verified

Kyra runs influencer marketing programs for global brands, activating creators across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube and analyzing large volumes of creator video to forecast and measure campaign outcomes.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech

Dev Karaca(Founder)inDevran Amaratunga Karaca(CEO & Co-Founder)Nicholas Dart(COO/CTO & Co-Founder)inStewart Rawle(Chief Commercial Officer)inSteph Fadahunsi(Chief People Officer)Ed Galvin(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsGMG VenturesTorch CapitalBonnier VenturesBonnier CapitalMercuri.vcMetaplanet+6 more

Unrivaledunrivaledsports.comin✓ verified

Unrivaled Sports builds sports experiences and events for young athletes, drawing on backgrounds in sports, entertainment, and consumer experiences.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechMiami, US

Breanna Stewart(Director)inAlex Bazzell(Executive Officer, Director)inNapheesa Collier(Director)David Blitzer(Co-Founder, Controlling Partner)Josh Harris(Co-Founder, Controlling Partner)inIsaac Harrouche(Co-Founder, Managing Partner)in

Co-investorsLakeside CapitalThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Bessemer Venture PartnersComcast Ventures

BAYCboredapeyachtclub.comMar 2022 · $450M

Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) is an NFT collection where ownership of an "Ape" token serves as membership, granting access to member activations, a clubhouse, and other perks.

Crypto & Web3

Co-investorsDeepTech VenturesSamsung Nexta16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAnimoca BrandsMoonPay+2 more

Contentsquarecontentsquare.cominJul 2022 · $600M

Contentsquare offers a digital experience analytics platform that uses AI to help teams understand customer behavior across websites and apps through heatmaps, zoning analysis, journey mapping, and session insights.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSParis, FR

Jonathan Cherki(Founder)in

Co-investorsBleu CapitalCanaan PartnersColumbia Lake PartnersElizabeth Street VenturesHighland EuropeHomebrew+10 more

Creative Fabricacreativefabrica.com

Amsterdam-based marketplace and subscription platform for digital craft and design assets with generative AI creation tools.

Amsterdam, NL

Anca Stefan(Founder)Roemie Hillenaar(Founder)

Co-investorsFELIX CAPITALFJ LabsPeakAlven

Eloeloeloelo.inSeries B · Sep 2023 · $22M

Bengaluru-based live social entertainment platform combining video and audio streaming with gaming and creator micropayments.

Bengaluru, IN

Akshay Dubey(Founder)Saurabh Pandey(Founder)in

Co-investorsBetter CapitalCourtside VenturesFundamental VCKalaari CapitalLumikaiPlay Ventures+3 more

Empathyempathy.comin𝕏May 2025

Empathy builds AI-based tools combined with human guidance to help people plan for and navigate loss and other difficult life transitions.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSWellness & Fitness

Ron Gura(Founder)inYonatan Bergman(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlephBrewer Lane VenturesEntrée CapitalGeneral CatalystHDS CapitalIndex Ventures+15 more

Emplifiemplifi.ioin𝕏

Emplifi is an Autonomous Customer Experience platform that unifies social media marketing, ecommerce, and customer care for enterprise brands.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Božena Řežábová(Founder)Jan Rezab(Founder)Jiri Voves(Founder)Lukas Maixner(Founder)Martin Homolka(Founder)

Co-investorsSixth StreetEarlybird Venture Capital

Fabricafabrica.aiFeb 2023

Fabrica is a robotics company developing technology for the robotics industry, drawing on expertise in robotics, engineering, and business development.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechHardwareRoboticsSingapore, SG

Ronald Luc(Director)inJakub Suchanek(Executive Officer, Director)inKeefe Wayne Teo(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsHoxton VenturesAlvenCredo VenturesFELIX CAPITALFf Venture CapitalFJ Labs

Fabricafabrica.landin𝕏Jan 2023 · $61M

A marketplace platform for buying, selling, and borrowing against land properties across the United States.

Crypto & Web3MarketplacesPropTechSan Francisco, US

Federico Pomi(Founder)inSimone Brunozzi(Director)

Co-investorsBloccelerate VCBVP InvestorsTechstarsUrban InnovationAlvenFELIX CAPITAL+4 more

Fanaticsfanatics.comin𝕏Dec 2022

Fanatics is an online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, selling jerseys, apparel, headwear, collectibles, and team gear across leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, MLS, Formula 1, and NASCAR.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceGamingMarketplacesSports TechJacksonville, US

Michael Rubin(Founder)inF. Douglas Mack(Director)Caren Yeamans(Ms. Yeamans is the Secretary of the Issuer.)inGlenn H. Schiffman(Executive Officer)inDavid Tucker Kain(Director)Mindy Grossman(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDarco CapitalG SquaredInsight PartnersLakeside CapitalPrysm Capital+8 more

Greenlightgreenlight.comin𝕏Apr 2021 · $260M

Greenlight offers a debit card and mobile app for children that enables parents to set spending limits, automate chores and allowance management, and monitor transactions in real-time.

ConsumerFintechAtlanta, US

Johnson Cook(Founder)inTim Sheehan(Founder)in

BoardAlex Baker(Director)Gardiner Garrard(Director)inChris Olsen(Director)inNeil Underwood(Director)in

Co-investorsAlly VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBond Capital ManagementCanapi VenturesCurql Collective, LLCDrive Capital+19 more

Greenlight Gurugreenlight.guruin𝕏Apr 2021 · $260M

Greenlight Guru provides quality management, product development, and clinical evidence software built specifically for medical device companies.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS

Jon Speer(Co-founder)inDavid DeRam(Co-founder)inEd Holmes(CEO)in

Co-investorsElevate VenturesJMI EquityAndreessen HorowitzBond Capital ManagementCanapi VenturesGoodwater Capital+4 more

Jadu ARjadu.ar𝕏Jan 2022

Jadu is building a consumer platform for spatial imagery — a new medium of volumetric captures that carry sound and can be explored in three dimensions rather than viewed as flat photos or videos.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyLos Angeles, US

Asad J. Malik(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBain Capital CryptoCoinbase VenturesCrit VenturesGeneral CatalystLG Technology Ventures+8 more

Kalshikalshi.comin𝕏Late Stage

Kalshi operates a federally regulated futures exchange that allows users to trade contracts based on the outcomes of real-world events, creating a new market for event-based financial derivatives.

FintechNew York City, US

Luana Lopes Lara(Founder)inTarek Mansour(Founder)inLuana Lara Lopes(Founder)Samantha Braun(Vice President Business Development)Dwayne Nonales(Recruiting)Rhea Sanger(CoS)

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAliya Capital PartnersAlpha PartnersAndreessen HorowitzBond Capital ManagementCapitalG+56 more

Metropolismetropolis.ioin𝕏Nov 2025 · $1.6B

Metropolis develops an AI-driven recognition platform that enables real-time understanding and personalized responses for physical world interactions.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSanta Monica, US

Travis Kell(Executive Officer, Director)inAlex Israel(Executive Officer, Director)inCourtney Fukuda(Executive Officer)inPeter Fisher(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investors01 AdvisorsAssembly VenturesBeyond CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcKing River CapitalSlow Ventures+7 more

Mighty Networksmightynetworks.comin𝕏Apr 2021 · $50M

Mighty Networks builds a platform for community management, courses, and events that helps community leaders and entrepreneurs build engaged member bases and generate revenue.

Creator EconomySaaSPalo Alto, US

Gina Bianchini(Founder)inTim Herby(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)inThomas Aaron(Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder)inDAVID GALE(PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)Matteo Melani(Founder)

BoardNANCY BERGLASS(Director)

Co-investorsBBG VenturesCowboy VenturesFirst Round CapitalFloodgateFounder CollectiveGeek Ventures+5 more

Neat Burgerneat-burger.comin𝕏May 2023 · $18M

Xoilac TV (Xoilac86.tv) is a Vietnamese website that provides free live streaming links for football matches in HD, covering international leagues such as the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, and domestic competitions like V-League.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechHo Chi Minh City, VN

Co-investorsNew Theory VenturesB-FLEXIONChimera Capital

NTWRKthentwrk.comOct 2021 · $50M

The NTWRK operates an online store selling branded apparel and collectible merchandise, including collaborations such as Hot Wheels x Futura Laboratories.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Co-investorsUTA VenturesGoldman SachsLive Nation

Overwolfoverwolf.comin𝕏Series C · Mar 2021 · $53M

Overwolf provides infrastructure and tools for in-game creators to build overlay apps, mods, and gaming experiences, as well as payment solutions and ad platforms for game studios, servers, and publishers.

AdTechCreator EconomyGamingSaaS

Uri Marchand(Founder)inAlon Rabinowitz(Founder)Gil Or(Founder)Nir Finkelstein(Founder)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzIntel CapitalJibe VenturesMarkerSamsung NextGriffin Gaming Partners+3 more

Ozy MediainNov 2019 · $35M

Mountain View, US

Carlos Watson(President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary)in

BoardLaurene Powell Jobs(Director)Dr. Mathias Dopfner(Director)Louise Rogers(Director)

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Interlock PartnersWestern Technology Investment

PlayReplayplayreplay.ioin

PlayReplay builds a hardware and software system for tennis courts that provides real-time line calling, ball tracking, and performance analytics for training and matches.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSports TechStockholm, SE

Co-investorsAlfvén & Didrikson

SavageXFentysavagex.comJan 2022

Direct-to-consumer lingerie and apparel brand founded by Rihanna, known for extended sizing and a VIP membership model.

Co-investorsACME CapitalBlack Jays VenturesCrosscut VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedRho VenturesXB Ventures+6 more

Second Dinnerseconddinner.comSeries B · Jan 2024 · $100M

Independent California game studio behind MARVEL SNAP, backed by a $100M Series B led by Griffin Gaming Partners.

Ben Brode(Founder)inHamilton Chu(Founder)Jomaro Kindred(Founder)Mike Schweitzer(Founder)

Co-investorsMakers FundWP Global PartnersGriffin Gaming PartnersNetEase

Soraresorare.comSep 2021 · $680M

Sorare operates a fantasy football game built around officially licensed digital player cards.

Nicolas Julia(Founder)inAdrien Montfort(Founder)inNicolas Julia Adrien Montfort(Founder)

Co-investors20VC4M HoldingAccelAirAngelsBessemer Venture PartnersConsenSys Mesh+23 more

Spinesspines.cominApr 2024 · $6.5M

Spines is a publishing platform for authors, combining editorial and design experts with technology to produce print, ebook, and audiobook titles.

AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Yehuda Niv(Founder)inNiv Ovdat(Founder)inLev David(Founder)Nir Kenner(Founder)

Co-investorsAlephZeev Ventures

Splicesplice.com𝕏Mar 2019

Splice is a music creation platform providing a library of high-quality audio samples with AI-powered discovery tools, alongside a rent-to-own marketplace for music production software and digital audio workstations.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaS

Steve Martocci(Founder)inMatt Aimonetti(Founder)Steve Martocci Matt Aimonetti(Founder)

Co-investorsFlybridge Capital PartnersFounders Circle CapitalGeek VenturesLerer HippeauSNÖ VenturesTrue Ventures+7 more

Teneretenere.cominOct 2021

Cadrex is a contract manufacturer providing custom fabrication, machining, molding, and assembly services across aerospace & defense, medical, and data center infrastructure sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMedical DevicesDresser, US

Brian Steel(CEO)in

Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersMidwest Mezzanine FundsGoldman Sachs

The Athletictheathletic.comin𝕏Series BAcquired

The Athletic is a sports media platform that provides news, analysis, and commentary covering professional and college sports.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US

Alex Mather(CEO)inAdam Hansmann(COO)inBalen GoreGeorge Quraishi(Managing Editor, Soccer)inAndrew Pineda(Recruiter)David Wake(Business Operations Manager)

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalComcast VenturesCourtside VenturesFounders FundJackson Square VenturesLemonade Capital+15 more

Treintatreinta.coinSeries A · Apr 2022 · $46M

Treinta is a cloud-based business management system that enables small business owners to manage sales, inventory, customers, suppliers, and employees from mobile or web.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkRetail TechSaaSBogotá, CO

Lluis Canadell(CEO)inMan Hei Lou(Founder)in

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesEthos VCFirst Check VenturesFJ LabsKube VCLoftyInc Capital+21 more

WinZowinzogames.usSeries C · Jul 2021 · $65M

WinZO is a Delhi-based mobile entertainment platform offering casual and skill-based games in multiple Indian languages.

Co-investorsCourtside VenturesGriffin Gaming PartnersMakers FundKalaari Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Curiouser ProductsDigiTour MediaMuus CollectiveStrapUncaged Studios

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has LionTree made?
LionTree has 36 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does LionTree invest at?
LionTree invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does LionTree focus on?
LionTree focuses on Consumer, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
Where is LionTree located?
LionTree is headquartered in New York, US.
Does LionTree lead rounds?
LionTree typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

LionTree #CEO Aryeh Bourkoff’s 2023 predictions 🔮

KindredCast by LionTree · Aryeh Bourkoff

LionTree Founder & CEO Aryeh Bourkoff on the future relationship between sports and tech industries

KindredCast by LionTree · Aryeh Bourkoff

LionTree Founder & CEO Aryeh Bourkoff explains limits and opportunities of AI programs like ChatGPT

KindredCast by LionTree · Aryeh Bourkoff

LionTree Founder & #CEO Aryeh Bourkoff on navigating today’s #economicdownturn

KindredCast by LionTree · Aryeh Bourkoff

The 2023 Outlook with Aryeh B. Bourkoff & LionTree's Leslie Mallon

KindredCast by LionTree · Leslie Mallon

There's 'no question' that media M&A is down, says LionTree's Aryeh Bourkoff

Aryeh Bourkoff · cnbc.com

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