Raine Ventures, established in 2013, is the venture capital arm of The Raine Group, a global merchant bank. Based in San Francisco, with a presence in key tech hubs worldwide, Raine Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in the software sector. The firm leverages its deep industry experience and strategic network to create value for its portfolio companies, primarily in the United States.
Partner and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa
Jeff Sine
Co-Founder / Partner
Jeffery Sine JD
Co-Founder and Partner
Quincy Smith
Partner
Jake Vachal
Managing Director
Brett Varsov
Partner
Sherri Williams
Partner
Past deals in Music
Hook
Seed Round in 2025
Hook operates as a music expression platform that harnesses the power of AI.
Rock The Bells
Series B in 2023
Rock The Bells is a multifaceted hip-hop brand dedicated to celebrating and amplifying classic hip-hop culture. The company operates an online store that offers exclusive merchandise and curated news, while also organizing festivals that honor legendary artists. By fostering a vibrant community of hip-hop enthusiasts, Rock The Bells ignites passion for the genre's golden age through iconic collaborations and engaging experiences.
Firebird
Seed Round in 2023
Firebird is a music company that partners with artists to nurture and grow fan relationships, create content, and careers.
Rock The Bells
Series A in 2021
Rock The Bells is a multifaceted hip-hop brand dedicated to celebrating and amplifying classic hip-hop culture. The company operates an online store that offers exclusive merchandise and curated news, while also organizing festivals that honor legendary artists. By fostering a vibrant community of hip-hop enthusiasts, Rock The Bells ignites passion for the genre's golden age through iconic collaborations and engaging experiences.
Amuse
Series A in 2018
Amuse is a redefined record label established in 2017, based in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional operations in London, Miami, and Bogotá. The company offers free music distribution services and empowering tools for artists globally. By enabling users to directly upload their music to major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, Amuse allows artists to manage their music distribution across numerous digital stores. They leverage music consumption data to identify and support emerging talent, licensing innovative services aimed at future success. Founded by experienced music industry executives, Amuse aims to transform artist discovery and redefine traditional label agreements.
SoundCloud
Series F in 2017
SoundCloud, established in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, is a global social sound platform that enables users to create, share, and discover music. It offers a vast selection of audio content from a diverse creator community, facilitated by an open platform that directly connects creators with their fans worldwide. Users can instantly record, upload, and share sounds, while also accessing detailed statistics and community feedback.
C3 Presents
Venture Round in 2012
C3 Presents is a concert promotion, event production, and artist management company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Established in 2007 by founders Charles Attal, Charlie Jones, and Charlie Walker, the company specializes in the production and marketing of live events, including concerts, festivals, and experiential gatherings. C3 Presents is known for organizing high-profile civic events and conferences, providing comprehensive event management services to ensure successful and memorable experiences for both artists and audiences.
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