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Mike Kerns
InvestorCo-Founder & Partner at The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) · Executive at The Chernin Group
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $50K – $5M checks
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About
Joined The Chernin Group in 2015 and is part of the firm's founding leadership.
Invests in
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Direct to ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment
Executive at The Chernin Group
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Co-founders at The Chernin Group
Experience
- TCGPartnercurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Citizen Sports NetworkFounder & CEOcurrent2003 — present
- Yahoo!SVP Product Homepage and Verticals2013 — 2015
- Yahoo!VP. Social and Personalization2010 — 2013
- Steinberg and Moorad Sports ManagementVice President of Business Development2001 — 2004
- Angel Investors, L.P.Associate2000 — 2001
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Deals · 1
Food52Board seat
via The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto) · filed Dec 2023
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Investor
Barstool SportsDrivetimeMeatEaterNightPolymorphPremier Lacrosse LeagueSketchySubstackSurflineThe Action NetworkVicarious, Inc.
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mike Kerns?
- Joined The Chernin Group in 2015 and is part of the firm's founding leadership.
- Where does Mike Kerns work?
- Mike Kerns is Co-Founder & Partner at The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto).
- What does Mike Kerns invest in?
- Mike Kerns invests in Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Direct to Consumer, Gaming, Media & Entertainment.
- What check size does Mike Kerns write?
- Mike Kerns typically writes checks of $50K – $5M.
- What boards does Mike Kerns sit on?
- Mike Kerns holds tracked board seats at Food52.
- What companies has Mike Kerns invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Barstool Sports, Drivetime, MeatEater, Night, Polymorph, Premier Lacrosse League, Sketchy, Substack, Surfline, The Action Network, Vicarious, Inc..
- Where did Mike Kerns go to school?
- Mike Kerns studied at UCLA.
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