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Investment thesis
TCG evolved from a holding company into an investment firm focused on platforms and brands that shape culture. It targets businesses built on direct relationships with audiences—through subscriptions, digital communities, and content platforms—especially in sports, media, and content. The firm looks for strong brands, engaged audiences, and visionary founders driving cultural movements, then partners closely to help scale: providing guidance, recruiting talent, and offering capital. It seeks companies defining the next generation of fandom and founders who have built something great but need support to think bigger and grow.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 26 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 67 of 100 portfolio companiesConsumer ×31Media & Entertainment ×24Healthtech ×13Wellness & Fitness ×13Digital Health ×12E-commerce ×12Direct to Consumer ×10Marketplaces ×10
HQs:United States×45United Kingdom×3Germany×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 63 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×332 founders×183 founders×104+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 72 founders with education data
Stanford University ×5Brown University ×3Duke University ×3Harvard Business School ×3New York University ×3The Wharton School ×3UCLA ×3Boston University ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 74 founders with career history
Dapper Labs ×3Google ×3McKinsey & Company ×3BBC ×2General Assembly ×2Prehype ×2YPO ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 72 with degree data)
Investments · 100 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 22021 · 42019 · 22018 · 12017 · 12016 · 22015 · 32014 · 218 dated
ThredUp operates an online marketplace where consumers buy and sell secondhand clothing, and provides resale-as-a-service solutions for fashion brands seeking to incorporate circular commerce into their business models.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
James Reinhart(Executive Officer)inChris Homer(Founder)in
BoardDan Nova(Director)Tim Haley(Director)inPatricia Nakache(Director)in
Board seatGreg Bettinelli· per SEC Form D · $81M raise · filed Sep 2015
Co-investorsFounder CollectiveHDS CapitalRitual CapitalTrinity VenturesUpfront VenturesFuel Capital+3 more
Funko is a US public company that designs and sells licensed pop culture collectibles, best known for Pop! vinyl figures.
Co-investorsAcon Investments
Los Angeles company building personalization tools for weddings, including ceremony, vow and toast builders.
Los Angeles, US
Lawrence Steven Greitzer(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatGreg Bettinelli· per SEC Form D · $3.5M raise · filed Oct 2021
Aerial imaging and AI inspection company for renewable energy and infrastructure assets, rebranded as Zeitview in 2023.
San Diego, US
Daniel Burton(Executive Officer, Director)Eli Tamanaha(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMark Suster(Director)inVivek Pattipati(Director)Michael Bishop(Director)
Board seatGreg Bettinelli· per SEC Form D · $7.3M raise · filed Jun 2016
Co-investorsEnergy Transition VenturesHearst VenturesPritzker Group Venture CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)Upfront VenturesValor Equity Partners
Food52 is a food, home and lifestyle digital media and e-commerce platform sold in a 2026 Chapter 11 auction.
New York, US
Merrill Stubbs(Executive Officer, Director)Amanda Hesser(Executive Officer, Director)inAlex Zubillaga(Director)
BoardSim Blaustein(Director)inArt Berliner(Director)
Board seatMike KernsMaureen Sullivan· per SEC Form D
Co-investors14WBDMIWalden Venture Capital
HopSkipDrive operates a marketplace and software platform connecting students and other individuals needing support to vetted caregivers for transportation, while providing school districts with tools like RouteWise AI to optimize their transportation operations.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Carolyn Yashari Becher(Executive Officer)inJoanna McFarland(Executive Officer, Director)inJanelle McGlothlin(Executive Officer)in
Board seatGreg Bettinelli· per SEC Form D · $17M raise · filed Mar 2020
Co-investors1843 CapitalBascom VenturesBuilders + BackersEnergy Impact PartnersFirstMark CapitalGreycroft+7 more
Oakland-based internet radio and music streaming service built on the Music Genome Project, acquired by SiriusXM in 2019.
Oakland, US
Tim Westergren(Executive Officer, Director)Sara Clemens(Executive Officer)John Trimble(Executive Officer)inSimon Fleming-Wood(Executive Officer)Mike Herring(Executive Officer)Steve Bene(Executive Officer)in
Board seatPeter Chernin· per SEC Form D · $117.9M raise · filed Nov 2015
Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalCrosslink Blue Link Ventures
Boston sports stock market turned daily fantasy sports operator whose assets DraftKings acquired in August 2014.
FintechGamingCambridge, US
Jeremy Levine(Executive Officer, Director)Nicolo Giorgi(Director)
Board seatGreg Bettinelli· per SEC Form D · $3.5M raise · filed Feb 2015
US sports betting media and app company offering odds, picks, analysis and bet tracking; owned by Better Collective since 2021.
Co-investorsRSE Ventures
Anchor (now Spotify for Creators) offers tools for creating, hosting, distributing, and monetizing audio and video podcasts.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAccelDouble DownHorseplay VenturesITERATIVEMSW CapitalOmidyar Network
Audiochuck is a podcast production company that creates true crime shows, including Crime Junkie, Park Predators, CounterClock, and The Deck.
Media & Entertainment
Ashley Flowers(Founder)in
BallerTV is a live and on-demand streaming service for youth and amateur sports, recording full-length games to capture footage for families and give student-athletes exposure for recruitment.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Robert Angarita(Co-CEO, Co-Founder, Board Member)inAaron Hawkey(Co-CEO, Co-Founder, Board Member)Sandeep Hingorani(EVP & Founding Team Member)
Co-investorsAlbum VCBessemer Venture PartnersIndex VenturesAurumCerity Partners VenturesChaac Ventures+2 more
Baobab Studios creates animated stories and interactive experiences across multiple formats including premium film and TV series, games, and graphic novels.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentRedwood City, US
Maureen Fan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalComcast VenturesPresence CapitalSand Hill AngelsEmerson Collective Investinggumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)+2 more
Barstool Sports is a sports and pop culture media company producing digital content, and it also sells consumer products such as Stella Blue Coffee ready-to-drink cans.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechNew York, US
David Portnoy(Executive Officer, Director)
Brave Bison (AIM: BBSN) is a London-headquartered media, marketing and technology company serving global brands and governing bodies through social, influencer, performance and commerce marketing, plus insights and training.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Oli Green(Executive Chairman)inTheo Green(Chief Growth Officer)inPhilippa Norridge(Chief Financial Officer)in
Better Place Forests is a nonprofit that offers nature-based programs, grief support services, and conservation initiatives to help people cope with loss.
Climate TechConsumerImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
Sandy Gibson(Founder)in
BiggerPockets provides real estate investing tools, including property analysis calculators and property management software, along with a network of investor-friendly agents and vetted service professionals.
MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentPropTech
Bloomlife provides a remote patient monitoring platform for high-risk patient populations, offering customizable clinical protocols and smart notifications that help care teams identify patients in need and address potential complications early.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Julien Penders(Executive Officer, Director)inEric Dy(Executive Officer, Director)inYoung Sohn(Director)Max Mirgoli(Director)Lucio Lanza(Director)
BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)
Co-investors15th RockForeground CapitalGATHER VENTURESHealthtech CapitalPallasite VenturesSuncoast Ventures
Brat (ZATV) is a studio producing online TV networks and YouTube-focused content aimed at Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences, combining TV-quality production with digital distribution.
AdTechCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Robert Fishman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesBeliade
Brilliant offers interactive, adaptive online courses in STEM subjects, focused on math and coding, delivered through a personal tutor model.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech
Eli RossinSam SolomoninSilas HundtSue Khim(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAngel Collective Opportunity FundCorazon CapitalNext Play VenturesNimble PartnersScribble Ventures+3 more
Buffy sells bedding products including cooling sheets, duvet covers, and comforters designed for temperature regulation and comfort.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Shoaib Kabani(Founder)inMichael Rothkopf(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpMultiplier CapitalAlley Robotics Ventures
Marketplace enabling users to request personalized video messages or live chats with celebrities and influencers.
Steven Galanis(Co-founder)inMartin Blencowe(Founder)inDevon Spinnler Townsend(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsChaifetz GroupChicago VenturesCleo CapitalConnect VenturesDigi VenturesDuke Capital Partners+14 more
Cars & Bids is an online auction marketplace for enthusiast cars, founded by automotive YouTuber Doug DeMuro.
San Diego, US
Doug DeMuro(Co-Founder and Secretary)inRogelio Choy(President)inWilliam Parks(Director)
BoardStephen Cousineau(Director)in
Co-investorsTrousdale Ventures
Classic Football Shirts is a retailer and archive of new and vintage football (soccer) shirts, sourcing, authenticating, and selling kits from teams past and present to football fans and collectors worldwide.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechSports TechManchester, GB
Doug(Co-founder)Matt(Co-founder)
Collectors operates a group of brands providing grading, authentication, and related services for the collectibles market.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Co-investors01 Advisors
Sony-owned anime company operating the Crunchyroll subscription streaming service plus manga, games, merchandise and home video.
Dapper Labs is a venture studio building products and communities at the intersection of culture and emerging technology, focused on digital ownership, data control, and decentralized platforms for creators and collectors.
ConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Sector AgnosticVancouver
Roham Gharegozlou(Founder)inDieter Shirley(Founder)inMikhael Naayem(Executive Officer)inJody Rebak(Executive Officer)in
BoardDavid Pakman(Director)inAlex Shih(Director)
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAppWorks VenturesChaos VenturesChapter One+37 more
Dave is a financial app offering members cash advances of up to $500 with no credit check, along with budgeting and banking features aimed at making financial services more accessible.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintech
Jason Wilk(Founder)in
Co-investorsFinancial Venture StudioNorwest Venture PartnersRestive Ventures
Doppler Labs was a San Francisco audio technology company behind the Here One smart earbuds; it shut down in December 2017.
Noah Kraft(Founder)in
San Francisco company building hands-free, voice-controlled trivia games that drivers play with their voices while commuting.
Co-investorsCanaan Partners
Embrace is a user-focused observability platform built on OpenTelemetry that provides real user monitoring (RUM) for mobile and web applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLos Angeles, US
Eric Futoran(Founder and CEO)inFredric Newberg(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAV8 VenturesBaroda VenturesBonfire VenturesDuke Capital PartnersEniac Ventures+6 more
Entangled Publishing is a book publisher presenting a catalog of featured and award-winning titles, including romance fiction.
Media & Entertainment
Epic Gardening is a gardening media brand and online garden store that produces educational content across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, a podcast, and its website, alongside selling gardening products.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSan Diego, US
Kevin Espiritu(Founder & CEO)in
Equip provides virtual care and treatment services for eating disorders through a digital platform.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Kristina Saffran(CEO & Co-Founder)inErin Parks(Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder)in
Co-investors.406 VenturesCoalition OperatorsF-Prime CapitalOptum VenturesPLUS Capital
Everlywell offers at-home lab testing kits and virtual healthcare services across multiple wellness categories including daily health screening, digestive analysis, sexual health testing, and hormone monitoring.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Julia Cheek(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcNext Coast VenturesNextGen Venture PartnersPortfoliaSpectrum Equity+4 more
Exploding Kittens is a game company known for its card and party games sold directly to consumers.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceGamingLos Angeles, US
Brian Elan Lee(Director)Matthew Inman(Director)Elan Lee(Founder)inZach Schiff-Abrams(Executive Officer)Carly McGinnis(Executive Officer)Jesse Jacobs(Director)
Flipboard is a news and social network aggregator that presents curated web content in a flippable magazine format.
Palo Alto, US
Michael McCue(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardBing Gordon(Director)inDavid Bell(Director)
Co-investorsAmino CapitalCoatue ManagementComcast VenturesIndex VenturesK2 GlobalRizvi Traverse Management+5 more
Edisyl builds a semantic layer that encodes organizational understanding of data meaning, metrics definitions, and institutional knowledge to enable enterprise AI tools to answer questions aligned with business logic.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsBoston Seed CapitalCoinbase VenturesConvergeF-Prime CapitalAvon VenturesBlockchain Coinvestors+13 more
Found offers clinically-led, personalized weight care that combines evidence-based medical treatment (including provider-prescribed medications) with support to help members lose weight and improve their health.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investors1/1 CapitalAble PartnersAtomicDefine VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)
Fullscreen was a US multi-channel network and social content company serving YouTube creators and brands, later part of Otter Media.
Culver City, US
George Strompolos(Executive Officer, Director)Ezra Cooperstein(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJesse Jacobs(Director)Sam Landman(Director)
Co-investorsComcast Ventures
Goalhanger produces podcast and video shows across history, politics, sport, business, entertainment and culture, hosted by journalists, historians, broadcasters and athletes.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Jack Davenport(Founder)inTony Pastor(Founder)in
Buy, sell, and trade rare, culturally and historically significant collactibles
Ken Goldin(Founder)in
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersLightShed Ventures75 & Sunny
Goldin is a US sports, history and pop-culture collectibles auction house, founded in 2012 and acquired by eBay in 2024.
Ken Goldin(Founder)in
Headspace is a mental health app that delivers personalized support through meditation, mindfulness, AI-powered guidance, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services for individuals and organizations worldwide.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US
Andy(Co-founder)Richard Marsh Pierson(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew David Puddicombe(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Brecker(Executive Officer)in
BoardScott Kriens(Director)
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersAdvancit CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersBreyer CapitalCity LightEniac Ventures+14 more
Hello Sunshine is a media company focused on storytelling that centers women's perspectives, creating and producing content aimed at shifting cultural narratives.
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMedia & Entertainment
Reese Witherspoon(Founder)in
Hodinkee offers insurance for watches and jewelry, underwritten in partnership with insurer Chubb, providing worldwide coverage with no deductible on covered losses.
ConsumerE-commerceFintechInsurTechMedia & Entertainment
Benjamin Clymer(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsLowercase Capital
Co-investorsCanaan Partners
Mobile media company behind the Hooked chat-fiction app and Hooked TV, using AI to guide content creation.
Social
Esha Gupta(Founder)inParag ChordiaPrerna Gupta
Co-investors500 GlobalMaC Venture CapitalParade VenturesRivet Ventures
The Joy Parenting Club is a subscription membership for parents offering 24/7 access to human experts (sleep, lactation, feeding, behavior, and parenting coaches), educational parenting guides, activity tracking, 1:1 video consultations, and discounts on family brands.
ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsForerunner VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsMagnify VenturesMaywic Select InvestmentsNext Legacy PartnersObvious Ventures+2 more
Lovevery designs play products for babies and young children based on child development research and neuroscience.
ConsumerEdTechWellness & FitnessBoise, US
Rod(Co-founder)Jessica Rolph(Executive Officer, Director)inRoderick Morris(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundEastward Capital PartnersFounder CollectiveMaveronYes VCGV (Google Ventures)+2 more
Streetwear brand operating as Chinatown Market, selling graphic apparel direct-to-consumer online since 2016.
Michael Cherman(Founder)in
MeatEater is an outdoor lifestyle company that creates premium content, apparel, and equipment for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentBozeman, US
Steven Rinella(Founder)
Co-investorsNext Frontier Capital
mitú is a digital media outlet publishing news, culture, sports, and lifestyle content focused on Latino and Hispanic American audiences.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalBrainstorm VenturesUpfront Ventures
Next Health operates wellness clinics offering IV vitamin therapy, NAD+ drips, peptide therapy, and bioidentical hormone optimization delivered through in-lounge sessions and membership plans.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessWest Hollywood, US
Darshan Shah(Founder & CEO)inKevin Peake(Co-Founder & President)in
Co-investorsMucker Capital
Night is a talent management and marketing company that represents online creators, musicians, artists, and brands, and partners with top creators to build businesses across CPG, tech, and media.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Reed Duchscher(Founder)in
Night Capital is an investment company acquiring majority stakes in consumer-facing businesses alongside creators.
Courtyard.io is a marketplace and tokenization service that enables users to own and trade physical collectible cards on the blockchain, with options to store them vaulted, sell them, or redeem the NFT for physical delivery.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US
Devin Finzer(Founder/CEO)inAlex Atallah(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBalaji SrinivasanBlockchain Capital+21 more
American digital media holding company formed by AT&T and The Chernin Group, owner of Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth and Fullscreen.
Oura Ring is a wearable smart ring that collects and analyzes 50+ personal health metrics to provide insights on sleep, fitness, and wellness for individual users.
HardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ashley Colley(Founder)Virpi Tuomivaara(Founder)inTom Hale(CEO)in
Co-investors125 VenturesA-Rod CorpAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBold Capital Partners+25 more
Personalized internet radio powered by the Music Genome Project
AdTechOakland, US
Tim Westergren(Co-Founder; Chief Strategy Officer; CEO (May 2002 - July 2004; April 2016 - Sept 2017))inWill Glaser(Co-Founder)inJon Kraft(Co-Founder)inJoe Kennedy(President & CEO)inBrian McAndrews(CEO)Roger Lynch(CEO)in
Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalDBL PartnersGreylock PartnersKensington Capital Partners LimitedMoonshots CapitalNotable Capital+3 more
Papa is a platform that connects older adults and families with trained companion caregivers for in-home companionship and support services.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechSocialWellness & FitnessMiami, US
Andrew Parker(Founder/CEO)inAlfredo Vaamonde(Co-Founder)inAndrew(CEO)inCharles Hector(Executive Officer)
BoardByron Ling(Director)Fatima Husain(Director)
Co-investorsComcast VenturesIntegra GroupeMagnify VenturesSoftBank Vision FundY CombinatorAxial VC+2 more
Parsley Health delivers evidence-based, whole-body functional medicine care through board-certified clinicians trained in functional medicine.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Robin Berzin(Founder & CEO)inRobin Berzin MD(Founder)in
Co-investors7wire VenturesAdvance Venture PartnersAlpha EdisonAmplo VenturesCorewell Health VenturesEvolution VC Partners+11 more
U.S. casino, racing and online betting operator running 43 properties in 20 states under brands including Hollywood Casino.
Carolina Chaos is a professional lacrosse team competing in the Premier Lacrosse League, with the page showing its schedule, results, standings, and roster.
Media & EntertainmentSports Tech
Paul Rabil(Founder)in
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalMastryShumway Capital
Real Sports is a social sports data app for live scores, custom notifications, predictions and collectible sports cards.
Real Sports is a social sports data app for discussing, predicting and collecting live plays across US sports leagues.
API and platform for interactive emails with real-time analytics; acquired by Salesforce
Co-investorsboldstart venturesCourtside VenturesOutbound VenturesLerer Hippeau
REDEF produces curated "interest remixes" — hand-picked information streams focused on specific industries and wrapped with pop-culture context — covering media, technology, fashion, sports, and music.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsUpfront Ventures
Co-investorsHinge CapitalLowercase Capital
Ring provides video doorbells and security cameras that allow homeowners to monitor their property and enhance security across indoor and outdoor spaces.
HardwareIoT
Jamie Siminoff(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Energy Impact PartnersFelicis VenturesFlagship PioneeringGreen Meadow Ventures+8 more
Ro is an online healthcare platform that connects patients with licensed providers and delivers prescription treatments, including GLP-1 medications for weight loss, ED treatments, and other health goals.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechSilicon Valley, US
Zachariah Reitano(Founder)inRob Schutz(Founder)inSaman Rahmanian(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmbush CapitalAnsa CapitalBlack Jays Venturesblue 9 capitalBoxGroupBY Venture Partners+20 more
Austin-based gaming and comedy web studio behind Red vs.
Joel Heyman(Founder)inGustavo Sorola(Founder)in
Scopely is a mobile and interactive entertainment company that creates, publishes, and operates games across multiple platforms, powered by its proprietary Playgami technology platform.
GamingLos Angeles, US
Walter Driver(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnthem Venture Management, LlcBAM VenturesBattery VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBonfire VenturesBoxGroup+26 more
Sports tracking and analytics software company, owned by Genius Sports, serving leagues, teams and broadcasters.
Los Angeles, US
Rajiv Maheswaran(Executive Officer, Director)inYu-Han Chang(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMark Stevens(Director)David Hornik(Director)inSteve Bornstein(Director)
Co-investorsAugust CapitalEvolution VC PartnersTenOneTen Ventures
Microbiome science company selling clinically studied probiotic and supplement formulations under the Seed brand.
Shinesty sells underwear, swimwear, and related apparel direct to consumers, featuring a proprietary "Ball Hammock" pouch design and MicroModal fabric.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBoulder, US
Chris White(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJens Nicolaysen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesBLH Venture Partners, LLCBreak Trail VenturesService Provider CapitalWinklevoss Capital
ShopShops is a livestream shopping application for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle goods.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceSocial
Liyia Wu(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalLightShed VenturesSozo VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)Acrew CapitalForerunner Ventures+3 more
Sketchy is a visual learning and AI-powered case simulation platform that helps medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students master complex concepts using art-driven visuals, micro-stories, and the method of loci for better recall.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechHealthtech
Saud Siddiqui(Cofounder)inAndrew Berg, MD(Founder)inGirish KrishnaswamyinBen Muller(Chief Content Officer)in
Co-investorsReach Capital
Sofar Sounds organizes intimate live music concerts in unconventional venues such as lofts, cafes, and private spaces, connecting audiences with emerging and local artists.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSomerville, US
Raphael Eleazar Offer(Director)James Lucchese(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardScott Russell Tobin(Director)Malcom Ferguson(Director)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesPillar VCRaptor GroupUnion Square Ventures (USV)Octopus Ventures
Audio distribution and music-sharing platform for artists and creators.
Berlin, DE
Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlanticAtlantic LabsEdge Case Capital PartnersGerman Startups GroupIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)K2 Global+4 more
SquadApp is a platform that helps people connect with friends, family, and collaborators in real-time to reduce loneliness and isolation.
ConsumerSocialWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ethan Sutin(Founder/CTO)inEdwin van Vliet(Creator & Developer)Anthony Adamovich(Founder)in
Co-investorsDream MachineY CombinatorFirst Round Capital
Stadium Goods runs a premium resale marketplace for sneakers and streetwear that are sold out or no longer available at traditional retailers, connecting buyers with items consigned by trusted sellers.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
John McPheters(Founder)in
Stoggles designs protective eyewear that combines ANSI Z87.1-certified safety glasses with anti-fog and blue-light-blocking lenses, available in multiple frame shapes and prescription-friendly options.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Rahul Khatri(Founder)in
Surfline is a Huntington Beach surf forecasting company offering surf reports, live HD coastal cams and subscription ocean data.
Co-investorsClaritas CapitalScOp Venture Capital
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(Co-founder)inAdam Hansmann(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalComcast VenturesCourtside VenturesFounders FundJackson Square VenturesLuminari Capital+5 more
The Pro's Closet is an online marketplace for buying and selling used bikes, frames, and wheels, operating a certified pre-owned process with cash, consignment, and trade-in options.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces
The Sill sells houseplants and gardening products directly to consumers, offering plants suited to a customer's taste and space along with workshops, events, and customer support.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Eliza Blank(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveHawke VenturesMaywic Select Investments
Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking platform where users create and follow blogs, share posts, and explore content organized by topic tags such as music.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
David Karp(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAvant Global LLCBetaworksBirchmere VenturesDraper AssociatesGlynn Capital ManagementIsaac Lidsky+11 more
Uncharted Supply Co designs emergency preparedness and survival gear, including the Seventy2 Survival System, first aid kits, and power stations, for adventurers and people preparing for emergencies.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwarePark City, US
Christian Schauf(Executive Officer)inEric Janowak(Executive Officer)
Unrivaled Sports builds sports experiences and events for young athletes, drawing on backgrounds in sports, entertainment, and consumer experiences.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
David Blitzer(Co-Founder, Controlling Partner)Josh Harris(Co-Founder, Controlling Partner)inIsaac Harrouche(Co-Founder, Managing Partner)inNeel Joshi(Co-Founder, Managing Partner)in
Co-investorsLionTree
Vuori designs and sells premium performance apparel for active consumers inspired by Coastal California lifestyle.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessEncinitas, US
Co-investorsGeneral AtlanticNorwest Venture PartnersSoftBank Vision FundStripesWinklevoss CapitalSoftBank Group
Wonderbly creates personalized children's books, with each story custom-tailored to individual readers through an illustrated narrative format.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Co-investorsGreycroftProject A Ventures
WTHN provides acupuncture, herbal medicine, and acupressure products based on Traditional Chinese Medicine to address stress, pain, and other health concerns.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Dr. Shari Auth(Co-founder & Chief Healing Officer)inMichelle Larivee(Founder and CEO)inDr. Shari Auth, DACM(Founder)in
Co-investorsBAM VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcNext VenturesSWaN & Legend Venture PartnersTop Corner CapitalHelm+3 more
Zed Run was a blockchain-based digital horse racing game where players owned, bred and raced NFT racehorses.
Co-investorsRed Beard VenturesAndreessen HorowitzIndicator Ventures
VHS Lab develops blockchain-based gaming experiences, including the NFT horse racing game ZED RUN.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsRed Beard Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen Horowitz
Zola provides online wedding planning tools and resources that guide couples from engagement through marriage, including save-the-date creation, gift registration, and wedding etiquette guidance.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesNew York, US
Shan-Lyn Ma(Founder & CEO)Nobu Nakaguchi(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardKevin Ryan(Director)Joshua Kushner(Director)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAnsa CapitalBAM VenturesCanvas VenturesComcast VenturesFemale Founders+9 more
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 6
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioThredupNASDAQ: TDUPFunkoNASDAQ: FNKOAnchor FMacq. by SpotifyDadiacq. by RoFullscreenacq. by Otter MediaScopely, Inc.acq. by Savvy Games Group
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesThe Athletic · en.wikipedia.org · Sep 2, 2026

OpenSea · protos.com · Aug 17, 2026

Flipboard · techtimes.com · Aug 14, 2026

Brilliant · jckonline.com · Aug 6, 2026

Dave · moneylion.com · Aug 6, 2026

Squad · respawn.outlookindia.com · Jul 18, 2026
Papa · simplywall.st · Jul 18, 2026
Oura · pulse2.com · Jul 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) made?
- The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) has 93 tracked investments, 23 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) invest at?
- The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) invests at the Growth stage.
- What is The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)'s typical check size?
- The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) typically writes checks of $50K – $5M.
- What sectors does The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) focus on?
- The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) focuses on Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Gaming, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) located?
- The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) lead rounds?
- Yes, The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) leads investment rounds.
- Who does The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) co-invest with?
- The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) most often shares deals with Comcast Ventures, Advancit Capital, Union Square Ventures (USV), among 316 tracked co-investors.
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Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City that invests at the edge of large markets undergoing transformation from technological and societal pressures.
Comcast Ventures is the venture capital arm of Comcast NBCUniversal, backing early- to growth-stage companies in sectors relevant to Comcast's future, and offering portfolio companies access to Comcast NBCUniversal's expertise, scale, network, and resources.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
SV Angel is a firm that has backed startup founders since the 1990s, leveraging a large network of founders, industry leaders, and regulators to support portfolio companies.
Forerunner Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs companies redefining consumer behavior, health, commerce, fintech, and AI-native products.
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Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.
FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.
BAM Ventures is an early-stage investment firm made up of experienced entrepreneurs based in Southern California, backing founders building consumer-focused technologies, products, and services that transform commerce.
Next Play Ventures is an investment firm founded by former LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner, focused on coaching and investing in entrepreneurial leaders building purpose-driven organizations.
LightShed Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that pairs a TMT (technology, media, telecom) research and media platform with a venture fund, leveraging industry relationships to support portfolio entrepreneurs.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
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AccelGreylock PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Index VenturesKleiner PerkinsTrue VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Norwest Venture PartnersBonfire VenturesLowercase CapitalAugust CapitalEnergy Impact PartnersHighland Capital PartnersSequoia CapitalGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersAlumni VenturesRedpoint VenturesNotable CapitalInsight PartnersFirst Round CapitalSound VenturesNextView VenturesHeadlineSignalFireCanvas VenturesAcrew CapitalTrinity VenturesPrimary Venture PartnersGeneral AtlanticCoinFundNewView CapitalOrigin VenturesTRANSFORMATION CAPITALValor Equity PartnersBain Capital VenturesUnknown VenturesUberSapphire VenturesQuiet CapitalRRE VenturesFundersClubLux CapitalMadrona Venture GroupKapor CapitalAdditionTrajectory VenturesFoundryOperator LPThrive CapitalGustoSocial LeverageUS Venture PartnersQueensBridge Venture PartnersBitkraft Esports VenturesKindred VenturesWGI GroupBetaworks Ventures Management, LlcCiti VenturesCowboy VenturesBrainchild HoldingsTCVPoint72 VenturesAcequia Capital (AceCap)Vine VenturesHyde Park Venture PartnersLead Edge CapitalLobby CapitalFELIX CAPITALPeak XV PartnersBrand Foundry VenturesTusk Venture PartnersPrefix CapitalMMC VenturesVast VenturesGutter CapitalPredictive VCSmash CapitalVoyager CapitalVera EquityCurious CapitalWormhole CapitalRace Capital3one4 CapitalLOWERCARBONClearvision VenturesApax DigitalInfinite CapitalConnectivity VenturesFenway Summer VenturesConsensys VenturesParkway Venture CapitalTLcom CapitalFTV Capital
Firms observed investing alongside The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto), from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)'s recorded portfolio.
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