The online watch media and e-commerce platform secured the cash in a TCG-led round that also featured GV and LVMH Luxury Ventures

TCG, an affiliate of over-the-top media company The Chernin Group, has led a $40m series B round for US-based online watch retailer and media brand Hodinkee.

The round included internet and technology group Alphabet’s GV unit and LVMH Luxury Ventures, the corporate venturing vehicle for luxury goods producer LVMH, as well as investment and advisory firm Future Shape and angel investors John Mayer and Tom Brady.

Hodinkee combines an e-commerce and watch insurance service with a horology-focused media offering that…

Robert Lavine

Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.