Raine Ventures

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.

Naveen Asopa

Managing Director

Michael Branch

Senior Vice President, Portfolio Partnerships

Avidha Chakrabarti

Associate

Fred Davis

Partner

James Dolan

Associate

Christopher Donini

Partner

Brandon Gardner

Co-Founder, President and Partner

Garrett Gomes

Managing Director

Garrett Gomes

Managing Director

Brooks Hansen

Managing Director

Erik Hodge

Partner

Elsa Hu

Managing Director

Dara Leung

Managing Director

Kevin Linker

Managing Partner, Next-Gen Communications

Yingcun Luo

Managing Director

Mark Mager

Managing Director

Judy McLellan

Managing Director

Gaurav Mehta

Partner and Head of India office

Colin Neville

Partner

Jessica Payne

Managing Director

Jonathan Pflug

Managing Director

Joe Puthenveetil

Partner

Peter Randaccio

Vice President

Joseph Ravitch

Co-Founder and Partner

Todd Rosoff

Partner

Ben Ross

Associate

John Salter

Co-Founder and Partner

Jason Schretter

Partner and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa

Jeffery Sine JD

Co-Founder and Partner

Jeff Sine

Co-Founder / Partner

Quincy Smith

Partner

Jake Vachal

Managing Director

Brett Varsov

Partner and Head of M&A

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 that focuses on celebrating and amplifying classic hip-hop culture. The company operates an online store that offers merchandise related to hip-hop, along with curated news and exclusive products. Additionally, it organizes festivals and iconic collaborations to foster a vibrant community for hip-hop enthusiasts. By igniting passion for legendary artists and connecting fans, Rock The Bells plays a significant role in honoring the genre's golden age and preserving its cultural significance.

Firebird

Seed Round in 2023
Firebird is a music company that partners with artists to nurture and grow fan relationships, create content, and careers.

Candle Media

Seed Round in 2023
Candle Media is a company focused on the production and distribution of video content across various formats, including movies, television, music, and animation. It operates within the media and entertainment sector, with a mission to acquire and nurture innovative digital media businesses. By bringing together distinctive brands and franchises, Candle Media aims to enhance their growth potential and improve audience engagement. The company's strategic approach fosters collaboration among its acquisitions, allowing them to thrive in a competitive landscape while delivering high-quality content to viewers.

Rock The Bells

Series A in 2021
Rock The Bells is a multifaceted hip-hop brand that focuses on celebrating and amplifying classic hip-hop culture. The company operates an online store that offers merchandise related to hip-hop, along with curated news and exclusive products. Additionally, it organizes festivals and iconic collaborations to foster a vibrant community for hip-hop enthusiasts. By igniting passion for legendary artists and connecting fans, Rock The Bells plays a significant role in honoring the genre's golden age and preserving its cultural significance.

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.
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