The Raine Group
Integrated merchant bank combining M&A and private-capital advisory with investment strategies focused on technology, media, telecommunications, sports and entertainment.
raine.comThe Raine Group provides advisory and investment services across technology, media and telecommunications. Its advisory work includes mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private capital raising and other strategic assignments.
Raine’s sector platform concentrates on sports, content, music and gaming, with additional specialization in advertising, commerce and technology. The firm’s international offices support cross-border transactions and investor relationships.
Principal activities
Advice on mergers, acquisitions, strategic sales, divestitures and partnerships in Raine’s focus sectors.
Advice on equity and other private-capital solutions for established and growth-stage businesses.
Growth-equity and venture-capital strategies across sports, content, music, gaming and related technology.
- Typical clients: Corporations, boards, special committees, financial sponsors, founders, shareholders, governments or institutional investors.
- Engagement context: Acquisitions, business sales, divestitures, strategic alternatives, ownership changes, financing decisions or other complex corporate transactions.
The Raine Group operates where valuation, transaction structure, stakeholder interests and corporate strategy interact. Its published capabilities emphasize tmt, sports and entertainment advisory. View the firm’s website ↗
Sector and transaction coverage
- Sports
- Content and entertainment
- Music
- Gaming
- Advertising and commerce
- Technology
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Divestitures
- Private capital raising
- Strategic partnerships
- Growth investments
- Cross-border advisory
The precise role depends on the client, transaction structure, sector, geography and applicable regulation. Independent advisers may work alongside legal counsel, financing providers, accounting firms, communications advisers and other specialists while providing a separate financial and strategic perspective.
Market position
The Raine Group is positioned as a global integrated merchant bank. Its market position reflects advisory scope, senior involvement, sector knowledge, transaction experience and ability to coordinate complex or cross-border processes.
Distinctive focus: Integrated advisory and investment capabilities concentrated in media, entertainment, sports and connected technology markets.
Competitive context
The Raine Group competes with independent investment banks, specialist M&A boutiques and sector-focused corporate-finance advisers. The relevant peer set varies by transaction size, sector, geographic scope, ownership structure and the complexity of the required advice.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and transaction profile. Inclusion does not imply an exhaustive competitor set or an equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Ravitch | Partner and Co-Founder | Merchant banking, advisory and investment leadership |
| Jeff Sine | Partner and Co-Founder | Media, technology and communications advisory |
| Brandon Gardner | Partner, Co-Founder and President | Firm operations, investment activities and institutional leadership |
Leadership information reflects the roles presented in the public sources reviewed on 20 August 2026. View the current team ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
Raine provides advisory and investment services through multiple entities and offices. Specific registrations and contracting entities depend on the service and jurisdiction; a single group-wide registration identifier is not presented here.
View registered-entity details
| Parent organization | The Raine Group LLC |
| Operating model | Integrated advisory and investment platform |
| Regulatory status | Jurisdiction-specific entities |
| Registration identifier | N/A |
| Primary jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- New York
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
- London
- Barcelona
- Mumbai
- Shanghai
- Singapore
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The following sources were accessed on 20 August 2026:
- The Raine Group — sector focus, advisory and investment activities.
- Jeff Sine — co-founder role and professional background.
- Contact — current global offices.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 20 M&A Advisory Boutiques 2026 inclusion and tier classification.
