Raine Ventures

The Raine Group, founded in 2009, is a global merchant bank that focuses on advising and investing in high-growth sectors, particularly within technology, media, telecommunications (TMT), sports, and entertainment. With headquarters in New York and additional offices across major global cities such as San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, and Paris, Raine provides a blend of advisory services and growth equity investments. Raine has a distinct approach, offering strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, and private capital raising, while simultaneously managing growth equity and venture capital funds. The firm’s investments span a wide range of companies, including well-known brands like DraftKings, SoundCloud, Tastemade, and Premier Lacrosse League. Raine is known for leveraging its deep industry expertise and broad network to help portfolio companies scale, achieve strategic partnerships, and secure successful exit opportunities. The firm's key sectors of focus include digital media, gaming, and technology-driven consumer businesses, placing an emphasis on identifying emerging trends and early-stage opportunities within these industries. Raine’s strategic investments are designed to drive long-term value for its portfolio companies through active involvement and leveraging their extensive network across TMT.