The Raine Group
Integrated merchant bank combining M&A and private-capital advisory with investment strategies focused on technology, media, telecommunications, sports and entertainment.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier III
- Global integrated merchant bank
- M&A Advisory Boutiques
Overview
The 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.
The Raine Group is included in one 2026 Advisory Ranking category. The highest recorded classification is Tier III.
Firm facts
| Legal name | The Raine Group LLC |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Firm type | Global integrated merchant bank |
| Principal offices | New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Barcelona, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore |
| Primary focus | TMT, sports and entertainment advisory |
| Co-founders | Joe Ravitch and Jeff Sine |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier III |
Principal activities
M&A advisory
Advice on mergers, acquisitions, strategic sales, divestitures and partnerships in Raine’s focus sectors.
Private capital raising
Advice on equity and other private-capital solutions for established and growth-stage businesses.
Investing
Growth-equity and venture-capital strategies across sports, content, music, gaming and related technology.
The Raine Group works with clients on assignments that may combine strategy, specialist analysis, implementation support and organizational adoption. The precise scope depends on the mandate, sector, geography and client requirements.
Sector and mandate coverage
Sector coverage
- Sports
- Content and entertainment
- Music
- Gaming
- Advertising and commerce
- Technology
Transaction and mandate types
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Divestitures
- Private capital raising
- Strategic partnerships
- Growth investments
- Cross-border advisory
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 mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply 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 public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
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 |
| 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 Economy analysis
Selected Economy Markets articles providing context for the firm’s advisory environment:
- Middle-Market Private Equity: Returns, Scale and Manager Selection
- Private Equity Technology Due Diligence in the AI Era
- The Silent Reshuffle of the Advisory Market
Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- The Raine Group — sector focus, advisory and investment activities.
- Jeff Sine — co-founder role and professional background.
- Contact — current global offices.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 M&A Advisory Boutiques 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
