Raine Ventures

Investor type

VC

Founded

2013

AUM

$3 300 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa Asia
Investor profile last updated: 13 July, 2026

Profile

Raine Ventures, part of The Raine Group, is a venture capital firm based in New York. Founded by Joe Ravitch, Jeff Sine, Brandon Gardner, and John Salter, who are also partners in the firm, Raine Ventures focuses on investments within entertainment, digital media, sports, and technology sectors. The firm distinguishes itself through its global reach with team members located in major cities including London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Singapore, and its deep industry expertise stemming from its founders' substantial experience in media and technology sectors.

Raine Ventures primarily invests in early-stage companies, providing growth capital with a focus on companies in the digital and media landscapes. The firm engages in strategic investments across North America, Europe, and Asia, with a flexible investment size that can adapt to the needs of the company's growth stage. The Raine Group as a whole is known for managing significant assets under management (AUM), reflecting its broad investment portfolio that encompasses both venture capital and private equity.

Notable investments from Raine Ventures include stakes in companies like DraftKings - a digital sports entertainment and gaming, SoundCloud - an online music sharing platform, and Vice Media - a digital media and broadcasting company. This diverse portfolio highlights Raine Ventures' strategic focus on leveraging emerging trends within their targeted industries.

Industry

Other Media and Entertainment IT Services Hardware Digital SaaS Software Sports/SportsTech Technology

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Kevin Linker Managing Partner
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FAQs about Raine Ventures

Raine Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Raine Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.
Raine Ventures was founded in 2013.
Raine Ventures invests in companies and startups in Other, Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Hardware, Digital, SaaS, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Technology.
Raine Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
Raine Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
Raine Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Raine Ventures has around $3 300m assets under management.
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