Our founders are successful entrepreneurs, investors and advisors who have founded companies and established a network of valuable relationships across the games, media and entertainment ecosystems.
We have advised, collaborated with and maintain close relationships with the leading companies across our key sectors.
Ned Sherman
General Partner
Ned is founder of industry events company Digital Media Wire and a partner and investment committee member at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. He is on Variety’s Dealmakers List as “the top adviser operating in the flourishing esports industry”, is a graduate of HEC Paris Business School, Brown University and University of Texas School of Law and holds a certificate in venture finance from UC Berkeley Law.
Josh Gutfreund
General Partner
Josh is an investor focused on media, entertainment, gaming and related technologies with extensive equity fund and GP experience, including content-driven funds, lead investor and chairman roles. He was a General Partner of Clarity Partners, held positions at Warburg Pincus, Chartwell Partners, and Rader Reinfrank & Co. and is a graduate of Columbia University and NYU Stern School of Business.
Mary Ermitanio
Senior Associate
Mary has worked with leading tech and media companies to identify and evaluate growth opportunities, launch new products and execute on strategic M&A, investments and partnerships. She is currently a first-year MBA student at the Wharton School and is a graduate of the University of Southern California, with degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration.