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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.
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Team · 20 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 72 of 111 portfolio companiesConsumer ×33Media & Entertainment ×25Healthtech ×14Wellness & Fitness ×14E-commerce ×13Digital Health ×12Marketplaces ×11Direct to Consumer ×10
HQs:United States×52United Kingdom×3Germany×1New Zealand×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 64 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×302 founders×213 founders×114+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 77 founders with education data
Stanford University ×5Harvard Business School ×4Brown University ×3Duke University ×3New York University ×3The Wharton School ×3UCLA ×3University of Oxford ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 67 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×12Computer Science ×12Economics ×9Humanities ×8Engineering ×7Finance & Accounting ×7Design & Architecture ×4Life Sciences ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 81 founders with career history
Google ×3McKinsey & Company ×3Microsoft ×3BBC ×2Dapper Labs ×2General Assembly ×2Prehype ×2Strava ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 80 with degree data)
Investments · 111 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 22023 · 12022 · 92021 · 72020 · 32019 · 42018 · 32017 · 12016 · 22015 · 343 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)inSean Sobers(Chief Financial Officer)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 CapitalNextView VenturesRedpoint VenturesRitual CapitalTrinity Ventures+4 more
Funko is a US public company that designs and sells licensed pop culture collectibles, best known for Pop! vinyl figures.
Josh Simon(Chief Executive Officer and Director)in
Co-investorsAcon InvestmentsEbay
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)inMichael Bishop(Director)
Board seatGreg Bettinelli· per SEC Form D · $7.3M raise · filed Jun 2016
Co-investorsEnergy Transition VenturesAccelHearst VenturesPritzker Group Venture CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)Upfront Ventures+1 more
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)in
BoardSim Blaustein(Director)inArt Berliner(Director)in
Board seatMike KernsMaureen Sullivan· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsGotham Gal VenturesLerer HippeauLocalGlobeVocap Partners14WBDMI+1 more
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(Founder)inJoanna McFarland(Founder)inJanelle McGlothlin(Founder)in
Board seatGreg Bettinelli· per SEC Form D · $17M raise · filed Mar 2020
Co-investors1843 CapitalAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesBBG VenturesBuilders + BackersDisney Accelerator+13 more
Personalized internet radio powered by the Music Genome Project
AdTechOakland, US
Tim Westergren(Founder)inWill Glaser(Founder)inJon Kraft(Founder)inSara Clemens(Executive Officer)John Trimble(Executive Officer)inSimon Fleming-Wood(Executive Officer)
Board seatPeter Chernin· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalDBL PartnersGreylock PartnersKensington Capital Partners LimitedMoonshots CapitalNotable Capital+7 more
Boston sports stock market turned daily fantasy sports operator whose assets DraftKings acquired in August 2014.
FintechGamingCambridge, US
Jeremy Levine(Executive Officer, Director)inNicolo Giorgi(Director)
Board seatGreg Bettinelli· per SEC Form D · $3.5M raise · filed Feb 2015
Co-investorsNat TurnerTechstarsSV Angel
US sports betting media and app company offering odds, picks, analysis and bet tracking; owned by Better Collective since 2021.
Co-investors3i GroupHellman & FriedmanRSE Ventures
ASM develops AI technology for the open metaverse, enabling AI value to flow directly to contributors while prioritizing transparency and decentralization.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3GamingAuckland, NZ
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesDAO JonesG1 Ventures
Anchor (now Spotify for Creators) offers tools for creating, hosting, distributing, and monetizing audio and video podcasts.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAccelCapital B Private HoldingsDouble DownGV (Google Ventures)Horseplay VenturesITERATIVE+3 more
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(Founder)inAaron Hawkey(Founder)Sandeep Hingorani(EVP & Founding Team Member)
Co-investorsAlbum VCIndex VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersAurumCerity 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 Venturesgumi IncPresence CapitalSand Hill AngelsEmerson Collective Investing+3 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
Co-investorsMMC Ventures
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
Co-investorsApollo Asset Management
Bloomlife is a maternal health company founded after its co-founder experienced a high-risk pregnancy, aiming to improve access to information and change how maternal care is delivered.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Julien Penders(Co-founder)inEric Dy(Founder)inYoung Sohn(Director)Max Mirgoli(Director)Lucio Lanza(Director)
BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)
Co-investors15th RockAct One VenturesForeground CapitalGATHER VENTURESHealthtech CapitalNextblue+5 more
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 VenturesBeliadeBoxGroupLerer Hippeau
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 Hundt(Founder)Sue Khim(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAngel Collective Opportunity FundCorazon CapitalLAUNCHNext Play VenturesNimble Partners+7 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-investorsAlleyCorpAssembled BrandsMultiplier CapitalPeterson VenturesAlley Robotics Ventures
Marketplace enabling users to request personalized video messages or live chats with celebrities and influencers.
Steven Galanis(Founder)inMartin Blencowe(Founder)inDevon Spinnler Townsend(Founder)inArthur Leopold(Founder)Devon Townsend(Founder)
Co-investorsChaifetz GroupChicago VenturesCleo CapitalConnect VenturesDigi VenturesDuke Capital Partners+25 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.
Dadi was a Brooklyn-based men's health company selling an at-home male fertility test and sperm storage kit; acquired by Ro in 2022.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Co-investorsExpaNat Turnerfirstminute capitalTCMThird Kind Venture Capital
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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(Founder)inJody Rebak(Executive Officer)inMik Naayem(Founder)
BoardDavid Pakman(Director)in
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAppWorks VenturesBlockchain CoinvestorsBond Capital Management+43 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)inJohn Wolanin(Founder)Paras Chitrakar(Founder)
Co-investorsFinancial Venture StudioNorwest Venture PartnersRestive Ventures
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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
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Universal Music GroupWME
San Francisco company building hands-free, voice-controlled trivia games that drivers play with their voices while commuting.
Niko Vuori(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersAlexa FundAmazon Alexa FundFelicis VenturesFounders FundFuel Capital+5 more
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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 SoftwareFintechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Eric Futoran(Founder)inFredric Newberg(Founder)inMaggie Shih(Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAV8 VenturesBaroda VenturesBonfire VenturesBoxGroupDuke Capital Partners+20 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 HealthCarlsbad, US
Kristina Saffran(Co-founder)inErin Parks(Co-founder, clinical psychologist)inJay Wuellner(Executive Officer)inNikia Bergan(Executive Officer, Director)inJanice Tam(Executive Officer)in
Co-investors.406 VenturesCoalition OperatorsF-Prime CapitalGeneral CatalystOptum VenturesPLUS Capital+3 more
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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.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Julia Cheek(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalBreyer CapitalCerity Partners VenturesForesite CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcLux Capital+12 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)Evan Doll(Founder)Mike McCue(Founder)in
BoardBing Gordon(Director)inDavid Bell(Director)
Co-investorsAmino CapitalCoatue ManagementComcast VenturesIndex VenturesInsight PartnersK2 Global+8 more
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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 CapitalGalaxy VenturesAvon Ventures+15 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)WestCap
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)inEzra Cooperstein(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJesse Jacobs(Director)Sam Landman(Director)
Co-investorsComcast Ventures
A B2B procurement platform that connects government agencies and small businesses with commercial products, vendors meeting socio-economic certifications, and procurement services including same-day delivery and analytics tracking.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsNew Age CapitalOne Planet Group
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
Goldin is a US sports, history and pop-culture collectibles auction house, founded in 2012 and acquired by eBay in 2024.
Runnemede, US
Kenneth Goldin(Executive Officer, Director)inKen Goldin(Founder)inMatthew Brown(Director)Michaela Venuti(Director)Jesse Jacobs(Director)Nathaniel S. Turner V(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersLightShed Ventures01 Advisors75 & SunnyAnthony PomplianoCraft Ventures+4 more
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)inTom Pickett(Chief Executive Officer)inAndy Puddicombe(Founder)
Co-investors1435 CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersAdvancit CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersBreyer CapitalCity Light+18 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
Co-investorsBlackstone
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
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+4 more
Kinema is a streaming platform offering documentaries and films across genres such as drama, comedy, and music, with content presented by various film distributors.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Christie Marchese(Founder)inRish Aggarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsHelmKindred VenturesAndreessen HorowitzGalaxy InteractiveHuman VenturesI2BF Global Ventures+4 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(Founder)inRoderick Morris(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundEastward Capital PartnersFounder CollectiveGV (Google Ventures)MaveronReach Capital+3 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 VenturesLEAP Global PartnersUpfront VenturesVerizon 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-investorsKaiser Permanente VenturesMucker 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 & EntertainmentSanta Monica, US
Reed Duchscher(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounders FundHouse CapitalK5 GlobalStepstone Group
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)inAlex Atallah(Founder)in
Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBalaji SrinivasanBlockchain Capital+39 more
American digital media holding company formed by AT&T and The Chernin Group, owner of Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth and Fullscreen.
Co-investors500 Global
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)inKari Kivela(Founder)Markku Koskela(Founder)Petteri Lahtela(Founder)
Co-investors125 VenturesA-Rod CorpAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBold Capital Partners+35 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)inAlfredo Vaamonde(Co-Founder)inCharles Hector(Executive Officer)
BoardByron Ling(Director)inFatima Husain(Director)in
Co-investorsComcast VenturesCanaan PartnersCapital B Private HoldingsFJ LabsInitialized CapitalIntegra Groupe+14 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)inDr. Robin Berzin(Founder)
Co-investors7wire VenturesAdvance Venture PartnersAlpha EdisonAmplo VenturesBastien Family OfficeCorewell Health Ventures+17 more
U.S. casino, racing and online betting operator running 43 properties in 20 states under brands including Hollywood Casino.
Co-investorsCapital Q® Ventures Inc.
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 CapitalAresBlue Pool CapitalJames Young+2 more
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 VenturesRainfall 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
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+14 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+31 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)inSujay Tylein
Co-investorsAnthem Venture Management, LlcBAM VenturesBattery VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBonfire VenturesBoxGroup+32 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
Seed develops clinically studied probiotic and prebiotic formulations designed to support digestive health and overall wellness through proprietary delivery technology that protects beneficial bacteria through the digestive tract.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessVenice, US
Ara Katz(Executive Officer, Director)inRajat Dhir(Executive Officer, Director)Andy Bradley(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesArtis VenturesBold Capital PartnersBoxGroupCollaborative FundColor Capital+15 more
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-investorsAzure Capital PartnersBatshit 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 CapitalFounder CollectiveLightShed VenturesSozo VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)XRC+5 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)inMalcom Ferguson(Director)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesLocalGlobeOctopus VenturesPillar VCRaptor GroupUnion Square Ventures (USV)+1 more
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+12 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 CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesBasis Set VenturesBBG VenturesBetaworks Ventures Management, Llc+7 more
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
Co-investorsForerunner Ventures
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
Substack is a publishing platform that allows writers to create newsletters, cultivate audiences, and earn revenue through reader subscriptions.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Chris Best(Founder/CEO)inJairaj Sethi(Founder)inHamish McKenzie(Founder/COO)in
BoardAndrew Chen(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBond Capital ManagementConnetic VenturesFundersClubGarage CapitalGeneral Catalyst+15 more
Surfline is a Huntington Beach surf forecasting company offering surf reports, live HD coastal cams and subscription ocean data.
Co-investorsClaritas CapitalScOp Venture CapitalFounders FundGreycroftMaveron
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+15 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
Co-investorsEdison PartnersFoundry
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-investorsAurumBlue CollectiveColor CapitalHawke VenturesMaywic Select InvestmentsBrand Foundry Ventures
San Francisco, US
Alexander Ma(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAnn Miura-Ko(Director)in
Co-investorsFloodgate
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 ManagementInsight Partners+11 more
Twitter, Inc. was the San Francisco social media company behind the Twitter microblogging service, merged into X Corp. in 2023.
Elon Musk(Owner (acquired 2022; merged into xAI 2025))inParag Agrawalin
BoardFei-Fei Li(Board of Directors)in
Co-investorsAdventure FundAlpha Wave GlobalAvant Global LLCBetaworksBezos ExpeditionsFloodgate+23 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 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-investorsLionTreeLakeside CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersComcast Ventures
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 FundStripesWellington ManagementWinklevoss Capital+1 more
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-investorsGreycroftGV (Google Ventures)Project A VenturesProject 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)in
Co-investorsBAM VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcHelmNext VenturesRainfall VenturesSpring Futures+4 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)inJoshua Kushner(Director)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAnsa CapitalBAM VenturesBBG VenturesCanvas VenturesComcast Ventures+13 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Chim3raClassic Football CompanyDoomsdayXDraftGalaxy Fight ClubHomeisInvisible Inc.LivestarMediumMen in BlazersReserveThe Action Network
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 · 27
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) made?
- The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) has 111 tracked investments, 27 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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, GV (Google Ventures), Union Square Ventures (USV), among 409 tracked co-investors.
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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.
Union Square Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests across a broad range of technology sectors, presenting a large portfolio spanning crypto, fintech, climate, AI, education, health, and marketplaces.
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.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Forerunner Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs companies redefining consumer behavior, health, commerce, fintech, and AI-native products.
SV Angel is a San Francisco-based firm that invests long-term in founders, supporting them with advice, introductions, and network access at key business inflection points.
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.
BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.
Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders across industries and geographies, emphasizing the people behind ideas as much as the businesses themselves.
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.
General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
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