The Chernin Group Invests $38.5M Growth Equity in Classic Football Shirts

The Chernin Group Leads ~$40M Growth Investment in Goldin Auctions

February 16, 2021

E-Commerce

Goldin Auctions, the online marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia and collectibles, has raised approximately $40 million in growth capital led by The Chernin Group (TCG) with participation from a syndicate of strategic and celebrity investors. The funding will be used to invest in technology, operations and audience development; Ross Hoffman was named CEO and founder Ken Goldin will move to Executive Chairman.

The Chernin Group-Led Consortium Makes $263M Investment in Funko

May 5, 2022

Consumer Products

A consortium led by The Chernin Group (TCG) will make a $263 million strategic investment in Funko, Inc. in an all-secondary transaction, acquiring 12,520,559 shares from ACON Investments and taking a 25% ownership stake post-closing. Additional investors in the consortium include eBay, Robert A. Iger and Rich Paul; TCG will designate two board directors and Funko will enter a commercial partnership naming eBay the preferred secondary marketplace.

The Chernin Group Takes Majority Stake in BiggerPockets

August 7, 2024

Real Estate

The Chernin Group has made a majority investment in BiggerPockets, the Denver-based real estate education platform and marketplace. The investment will accelerate BiggerPockets' audience growth and fund the development and launch of new product suites, including Market Finder, Deal Finder, and specialist service marketplaces.

Main Street Capital Invests $31.8M in Classic H&G Holdings (Minority Recapitalization)

March 19, 2020

Packaging

Main Street Capital Corporation provided $31.8 million in a combination of first‑lien senior secured term debt and a minority direct equity investment to Classic H&G Holdings, LLC to facilitate a minority recapitalization and provide growth capital and liquidity. The investment, made alongside an unnamed co‑investor and in partnership with the company's existing owner and senior management, also includes a credit facility to support Classic's future growth initiatives and working capital needs.

TZP Group Invests in Soccer Post; Alex Morgan Joins as Investor

November 21, 2022

Retail

TZP Group has made a growth investment in Soccer Post, the largest local-market-focused omni-channel soccer specialty retailer in the U.S., to support the company's national expansion across e-commerce, physical stores, and institutional channels. Soccer star Alex Morgan also joined as an investor and brand ambassador to support community engagement and future store ownership.

Private Investor Acquires Tampa T-Shirts

January 20, 2022

Retail

Generational Equity advised Tampa T-Shirts, a Tampa-based apparel decorating and branded merchandise firm, on its sale to a private investor. The transaction closed January 20, 2022; Tampa T-Shirts provides custom screen-printing and embroidery to local industries including retail, construction, education, government and restaurants.