Michael Kerns
Overview
Michael Kerns is a Partner at The Chernin Group (TCG), an investment firm specializing in early-stage technology and media companies. He joined TCG in 2015, leading the company's investment efforts as President of TCG Digital. Prior to TCG, Kerns was a Senior Vice President at Yahoo!, overseeing the Homepage, Video, and Global Media Properties product and business unit. He co-founded Citizen Sports, a sports-focused digital media company, which was acquired by Yahoo! in 2010. Kerns began his career as an Associate at Angel Investors, L.P., working directly for Ron Conway. At TCG, Kerns focuses on investments in consumer internet, marketplaces, entertainment and sports, and media/content sectors, typically at the seed to Series B stages, with investment sizes ranging from $100,000 to $5 million. He has been actively involved in supporting founders in building and scaling innovative businesses across multiple sectors, bringing strategic insights and operational experience to his role in nurturing early-stage and growth-stage companies. Kerns serves on the boards of TCG, Food52, Barstool Sports, MeatEater, SketchyMedical, and Surfline. He was previously on the board of directors of The Action Network, Otter Media, Ellation (Crunchyroll), and a board observer of Cameo. He holds a BA in History from UCLA.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage technology and media companies
- Seed to Series B stages
- Investment sizes between $100,000 and $5 million
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Michael Kerns invest in?
Michael Kerns invests in Marketplaces, Consumer Internet, Entertainment & Sports and Media / Content, and is based in California, United States. Michael Kerns is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Michael Kerns invest at?
Michael Kerns backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.
Which regions does Michael Kerns invest in?
Michael Kerns invests across United States.
What companies has Michael Kerns invested in?
Michael Kerns's portfolio includes Cameo, Food52, MeatEater, Surfline, The Action Network, Barstool Sports, SketchyMedical and Otter Media.
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