TCG

TCG is an independent media company. Their focus is on majority and minority investments in growing consumer businesses. Our portfolio includes digital media, commerce, marketplaces, sports, gaming, consumer finance, and health and wellness brands and platforms.

Peter Chernin

Chairman and CEO

Jesse Jacobs

Co-Founder and Partner

Mike Kerns

President, Digital

Adam Raper

Operating Partner

Maureen Sullivan

Partner

Michaela Venuti

Vice President

Luke Beatty

Partner

Past deals in Blogging

BiggerPockets

Acquisition in 2024
BiggerPockets is a comprehensive online platform dedicated to supporting individuals in their real estate investing journey. Founded in 2004, the company aims to provide personal freedom and financial flexibility through real estate. It offers a range of resources for both aspiring and experienced investors, including community forums for networking and learning, educational materials such as blog articles, webinars, and podcasts, and various investment analysis tools. Members can access investor-friendly agents, post and search property listings, and utilize financing options. Additionally, the platform provides rental property analysis tools, investment calculators, lease agreement packages, tenant screening tools, and property management software. BiggerPockets serves as a primary resource for real estate investing, helping users generate leads and referrals through its extensive networking capabilities.

Substack

Seed Round in 2018
Substack Inc. is an online platform that supports independent writers in creating and publishing both paid and free subscription newsletters. Established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the platform provides tools for seamless web and newsletter publishing, allowing writers to reach their audiences via email and a dedicated website simultaneously. Substack's user-friendly editing software simplifies the publication process and includes features that help stories reach broader audiences beyond paywalls. Additionally, the platform facilitates payment management for subscriptions, enabling writers to generate income directly from their subscribers. This model empowers clients to establish and monetize their newsletter offerings effectively.

Barstool Sports

Acquisition in 2016
Barstool Sports, Inc. is a digital media company that focuses on sports, entertainment, and pop culture. Founded in 2003 and based in Milton, Massachusetts, the company operates a sports blogging website where users can share content related to sports. Barstool Sports delivers a wide range of media, including blogs, podcasts, radio shows, videos, and social media content, engaging a dedicated audience across various platforms. In addition to its content creation, Barstool Sports sells a variety of merchandise, including clothing and accessories for men and women, through its online store. As of January 2016, Barstool Sports operates as a subsidiary of The Chernin Group, LLC.

Medium

Series B in 2015
Medium is a publishing platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables individuals to share ideas and perspectives on important topics while providing readers with personalized content feeds based on their interests. The platform offers writers user-friendly creation tools and a broad distribution network, enhancing their ability to reach a wider audience. Readers can engage with the content by highlighting, recommending, or responding to posts, fostering an interactive community. Medium's team consists of engineers, editors, and creatives who work together to integrate technology with human insights, making it a unique space for both writers and readers.

Redef

Seed Round in 2014
REDEF is a company that curates information streams tailored for various industry communities, integrating elements of pop culture. Its platform focuses on a diverse range of topics, including media, technology, sports, music, movies, education, fashion, design, and health. Through newsletters and community engagement, REDEF promotes a deeper understanding of these subjects by allowing users to customize their preferred content mixes and share them with others. The aim is to create an interactive environment where curated insights foster connections among professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Tumblr

Series E in 2011
Tumblr is an online publishing platform designed to enable users to connect, express themselves, and discover content. It allows individuals to share a variety of media, including text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from various devices such as browsers, phones, desktops, or via email. This functionality facilitates the creation of short-form blogs, making it easy for users to post and engage with multimedia content.
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