TCG

The Chernin Group (TCG) is an independent media and investment firm founded in 2010 by Peter Chernin, a veteran in the media industry. Based in Los Angeles, TCG specializes in private equity investments across various sectors, including digital media, commerce, marketplaces, sports, gaming, consumer finance, and health and wellness. The firm operates as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and focuses on opportunities in both the United States and Europe. Additionally, TCG has a dedicated arm, TCG Crypto, which engages in investment activities within the cryptocurrency space.

Luke Beatty

Partner

Gregory Bettinelli

Partner

Greg Bettinelli

Partner

Stew Campbell

Partner

Stew Campbell

Partner

Steve Cousineau

Principal

Stephen Cousineau

Principal

Marco DeMeireles

Partner

Jarrod Dicker

Partner, Cryto

David Duxin

Associate

Sophie Fuji

Investor

Ida Girma

Investor

Gaby Goldberg

Investor

Olivia Greenberg

Investor

Jesse Jacobs

Co-Founder and Partner

Jesse Jacobs

Co-Founder and Partner

Karissa Jhangiani

Senior Associate

Max Kalman

Partner

Dhruv Kapoor

Investor

Mike Kerns

Co-Founder and Partner

Matthew Lloyd-Thomas

Vice President

Samuel Minkin

Investor

Jonathan Moore

Investor

William Ogden Moore

Investor

Jonathan Nirenberg

Investor

Jacob Smilovitz

Principal

Ellie Stein

Investor

Maureen Sullivan

Partner

Michaela Venuti

Vice President

Linus Walton

Vice President

Emily Xi

Investor

Past deals in Media

Medallion

Seed Round in 2022
Medallion is a company in the media and entertainment industry. Medallion is the future of fans. It was launched in 2020 and is based in New York City, United States.

DOOMSDAYX

Pre Seed Round in 2022
DOOMSDAYX is a creative technology studio for web3 artists and fans, focused on redefining culture on-chain.

Sketchy

Series A in 2020
SketchyMedical is a online education company that helps students master complex concepts through fun and informative video sketches that enhance visual memory

Hello Sunshine

Series A in 2020
Hello Sunshine is a media company focused on promoting female authorship across various storytelling platforms, including film, television, books, social videos, and audio. Founded by actress and producer Reese Witherspoon, the company aims to connect audiences to narratives that reflect a distinctly female perspective. Through its content-sharing platform, Hello Sunshine creates, curates, and discovers inspirational stories that empower women and encourage them to share their experiences. The organization seeks to change the narrative surrounding women's stories, fostering a more inclusive representation in the media landscape.

Sketchy

Venture Round in 2020
SketchyMedical is a online education company that helps students master complex concepts through fun and informative video sketches that enhance visual memory

Sketchy

Acquisition in 2020
SketchyMedical is a online education company that helps students master complex concepts through fun and informative video sketches that enhance visual memory

MeatEater

Venture Round in 2019
MeatEater is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company based in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2018. The company specializes in creating content related to hunting, fishing, wild foods, and conservation, aiming to foster a community invested in understanding and exploring the natural world. By bringing together influencers from various outdoor disciplines, MeatEater produces premium editorial, video, and podcast content that offers both entertainment and education. In addition to its media offerings, the company provides unique apparel and equipment tailored for outdoor enthusiasts. Through its initiatives, MeatEater seeks to enhance appreciation for nature and promote sustainable practices among its audience.

MeatEater

Series A in 2019
MeatEater is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company based in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2018. The company specializes in creating content related to hunting, fishing, wild foods, and conservation, aiming to foster a community invested in understanding and exploring the natural world. By bringing together influencers from various outdoor disciplines, MeatEater produces premium editorial, video, and podcast content that offers both entertainment and education. In addition to its media offerings, the company provides unique apparel and equipment tailored for outdoor enthusiasts. Through its initiatives, MeatEater seeks to enhance appreciation for nature and promote sustainable practices among its audience.

MeatEater

Acquisition in 2018
MeatEater is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company based in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2018. The company specializes in creating content related to hunting, fishing, wild foods, and conservation, aiming to foster a community invested in understanding and exploring the natural world. By bringing together influencers from various outdoor disciplines, MeatEater produces premium editorial, video, and podcast content that offers both entertainment and education. In addition to its media offerings, the company provides unique apparel and equipment tailored for outdoor enthusiasts. Through its initiatives, MeatEater seeks to enhance appreciation for nature and promote sustainable practices among its audience.

Brat TV

Seed Round in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company based in the United States that focuses on creating content aimed at a teenage audience. The company operates a media production platform that empowers individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. This platform allows users to engage daily with new episodes, stories, and songs, catering to the interests of youth culture. By prioritizing accessibility and relatability in its programming, Brat TV has established a significant viewing audience among teenagers, positioning itself as a key player in the media landscape targeting younger demographics.

Medium

Series B in 2015
Medium is a social publishing platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables individuals to share their ideas and perspectives through a user-friendly interface that simplifies content creation. The platform provides a broader distribution network for writers while allowing readers to follow topics and people of interest, resulting in a personalized daily content feed. Users can engage with posts by highlighting, recommending, or responding, fostering a community of conversation and collaboration. Medium emphasizes diversity in perspectives and encourages experimentation with new ideas.

Media Redefined

Seed Round in 2014
Media Redefined was a Social Media Agency that started in January, 2009. It closed down its operations on 18th July, 2012 and sold the domain and digital assets to an undisclosed individual. Some of the brands with which Media Redefined worked extensively include - Samsung, Maruti, Aircel, Micromax, NIIT, NASSCOM, etc. The founders can be contacted at: catchme@praval.com gauravtechie@gmail.com honeytech@gmail.com

Otter Media

Venture Round in 2014
Otter Media Holdings, LLC is a subsidiary of Warner Media, LLC, based in Santa Monica, California, and was founded in 2014. The company operates as a joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, focusing on over-the-top (OTT) subscription video services. Otter Media invests in and develops digital media and advertising services targeted at specific audiences. Its portfolio includes a range of entertainment offerings such as online videos, feature films, and television programs, catering to diverse viewer preferences. The company aims to expand its influence in the video and entertainment industry through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and investments.

Fullscreen

Series A in 2013
Fullscreen Media is a leading media company that specializes in social-first entertainment experiences, catering to creators, brands, and consumers. Founded in 2011 and based in Culver City, California, Fullscreen provides technology and services that enable the creation and sharing of video content for a connected audience. The company's offerings include marketing services that help brands engage and monetize their social audiences through effective social and creative strategies. Additionally, Fullscreen supports artists and creators by facilitating audience engagement and providing merchandise for men, women, and children, alongside various accessories available online. As a subsidiary of Otter Media, Fullscreen continues to innovate in the digital media landscape.

mitú

Series A in 2012
mitú connect brands, content buyers, and creators to Latino youth in America. It is a home away from home for Latinos in the U.S. They are young, edgy, smart, loud, funny, relevant, proud, and united.They are what it means to be Latino.

Tumblr

Series E in 2011
Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social networking website that enables users to create and share multimedia content on short-form blogs. Launched in 2007 by David Karp and headquartered in New York, the platform allows users to follow other blogs and manage their own blogs' privacy settings. Users can effortlessly share a variety of content, including text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, accessible through a user-friendly dashboard interface. Tumblr has become a vibrant media network, supported by a diverse community of independent creators and attracting over 400 million unique visitors. The platform was acquired by Yahoo in 2013, enhancing its reach and capabilities in the digital space.
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