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.

Jesse Jacobs

Co-Founder and Partner

Jennifer Randle

EVP, Finance and Operations

Past deals in Auction

Cars & Bids

Series A in 2023
Cars & Bids is an online auction marketplace for modern enthusiast cars, hosting daily auctions for vehicles spanning the 1980s through the 2020s. The site lists new and used vehicles with model details and history reports, and enables searching, buying, and selling of special automobiles, helping automotive enthusiasts auction their cars efficiently and conveniently.

Immortal Game

Series A in 2022
Immortal Game is a developer of a blockchain-based chess platform that aims to innovate the traditional game of chess by introducing a play-to-earn model. The company offers a free-to-play experience while incorporating a dual token system that enhances gameplay through optional challenges. This model maintains the classic rules of chess, while integrating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) tied to chess pieces. Players can engage in live auctions to buy and sell these NFTs, allowing them to earn rewards as they play. By combining the strategic depth of chess with modern blockchain technology, Immortal Game seeks to create a unique and engaging experience for both chess enthusiasts and gamers.

Collectors

Venture Round in 2022
Collectors Universe, Inc. specializes in providing authentication, grading, and related services for a variety of collectibles, including coins, trading cards, event tickets, autographs, and sports memorabilia. The company operates through three main segments: Coins, Trading Cards and Autographs, and Other Collectibles. In addition to its grading services, it publishes magazines offering market prices and information on collectibles, accessible through its websites. Collectors Universe also provides web-based advertising services and operates an online marketplace for graded collectible coins on a subscription basis. Furthermore, the company is involved in promoting, managing, and operating the Long Beach Coin shows. Founded in 1986, Collectors Universe is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

Virtually Human Studio

Series A in 2021
Virtually Human Studio develops a digital metaverse gaming platform that enables users to maximize wealth through an auction system. It facilitates buying, selling, breeding, and racing in a video game-style setting, with players earning non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for participation.

Goldin Auctions

Venture Round in 2021
Goldin Auctions is the leading marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles. Founder Ken Goldin has sold more than $1 billion in memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history, and pop culture. The company routinely sets records for the most expensive trading cards and other memorabilia ever sold. Lifelong collectors and new hobbyists alike trust Goldin Auctions because the company professionally authenticates everything it sells.
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