StarMaker Raises Series B Led by Raine Ventures
StarMaker, the leading digital-first music talent platform, today announced that Raine Ventures led a $6.5 million Series B financing round for the company.
Read Full ArticleRaine Group Adds Mika Salmi as Senior Advisor
The Raine Group, a global merchant bank focused exclusively on technology, media and telecommunications, today announced that Mika Salmi has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.
Read Full ArticleDraftKings Closes $41M Round Led by Raine; Buys Daily Fantasy Site StarStreet
DraftKings, Inc., today announced that it has closed a $41 million Series C round of funding led by The Raine Group, with participation from existing investors Redpoint Ventures, GGV Capital,
Read Full ArticleRaine Group Adds Richard Rosenblatt as Senior Advisor
The Raine Group, a global merchant bank focused exclusively on technology, media and telecommunications, today announced that Richard Rosenblatt has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.
Read Full ArticleWilliam Morris Endeavor Entertainment and Silver Lake to Acquire IMG
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME), one of the world’s leading talent, entertainment and media companies, and Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, today announced an agreement to acquire
Read Full ArticleNitro Circus Announces Strategic Investment by The Raine Group to Fuel Global Growth
Nitro Circus Live and Godfrey Entertainment, respectively the international touring company and intellectual property owner of the Nitro Circus action sports franchise created by Travis Pastrana and Gregg Godfrey in
Read Full ArticleThe Raine Group and China Media Capital Form Strategic Partnership
The Raine Group and China Media Capital (CMC) today announced that they have formed a strategic partnership to collaborate broadly across the global media landscape.
Read Full ArticletextPlus Secures $18 Million In Funding Led By The Raine Group
textPlus, a leading provider of free mobile communications worldwide, today announced it has raised $18 million in capital led by The Raine Group, the global merchant bank focused exclusively on
Read Full ArticleSoftBank to Acquire 70% Stake in Sprint
(“SoftBank”) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (“Sprint”) (NYSE: S) today announced that they have entered into a series of definitive agreements under which SoftBank will invest $20.1 billion in Sprint…
Read Full ArticleZumba Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership With Top Media and Technology Firms
Zumba Fitness, the global multimedia fitness leader and creator of the acclaimed Zumba dance-fitness party workout, announced today that The Raine Group and Insight Venture Partners made a minority investment
Read Full ArticleThe Raine Group Continues Expansion of Entertainment, Digital Media and Sports Platform
The Raine Group, the global merchant bank focused exclusively on entertainment, digital media and sports, announced today the closing of its flagship private equity fund.
Read Full ArticleOoyala Appoints Russ Pillar to Board of Directors
Ooyala, Inc., www.ooyala.com, the leading video technology and services company, today announced the appointment of Russ Pillar to the company’s Board of Directors.
Read Full ArticleVice Announces Major Investment Partnerships with MTV Founder Tom Freston, WPP and The Raine Group
Vice today announced it has formed major investment partnerships with some of the most influential leaders in the media business: Tom Freston, MTV Founder and former Viacom CEO; WPP, the
Read Full ArticleMubadala Development Company has Agreed to Acquire an Equity Stake in Digital Media, Entertainment and Sports Merchant Bank, The Raine Group
Mubadala Development Company (“Mubadala”) has agreed to acquire a 9 percent equity stake in The Raine Group LLC (“Raine”).
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