Oakland Roots Sports Club

📍 Oakland, United States🗓 Founded 2018👥 142 employees💰 Last funded Jan 2025
Spectator Sports🌐 rootssc.com
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More than just a club, more than just a game. Oakland Roots Sports Club seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the power of sport as a force for social good. Whether on the pitch, in the stands, or within the community, Oakland Roots will represent our one-of-a-kind city with passion, pride, and commitment to all things Oakland. Player by player. Supporter by supporter. Resident by resident. One day at a time. One game at a time. This is about Oakland first, always. Subscribe to stay updated on Oakland Roots Sports Club and our pathway to professional soccer in Oakland.
31
Total investors
6
Early stage
22
Mid stage
3
Late stage
2018
Founded

Investors

31 investors
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Late stage
Seed investors· 1
Rob Jacques
Rob Jacques
Managing Partner @ Root System | Fractional CTO | Seed Investor, Early-Stage Product Strategy, Engineering, and Technical Innovation
Seed Investor
mid stage
5 investments
Sep 2023
Angel investors· 1
Mothusi Pahl
Mothusi Pahl
Commercial & Operations Executive | Energy, Data Center Power, Infrastructure, Utilities
Angel Investor
mid stage
Sep 2023
Early stage· 6
Zach Holman
Zach Holman
I build, advise and invest in startups.
early stage
Oct 2020
Nancy Rosenthal
Nancy Rosenthal
Volunteer | Advisor | Investor
early stage
Mar 2020
Nickhil Jakatdar
Nickhil Jakatdar
CEO at GenePath Diagnostics
early stage
4 investments
Nov 2019
Ryan Gilbert
Ryan Gilbert
Fintech investor
early stage
4 investments
Jun 2019
Christopher Seiwald
Christopher Seiwald
Between jobs
early stage
Jun 2019
Steven Aldrich
Steven Aldrich
Small business champion, former foil fencer & current goalkeeper, #arts lover and an ally of #womenintech and #blacklivesmatter.... board chair of Oakland Roots / Soul SC
Chair and Investor
early stage
6 investments
Aug 2018
Mid stage· 20
Kenny Lauer
Kenny Lauer
Experience | AI | VC | Former Head of Marketing and Digital at the Golden State Warriors | SXSW Advisor | EMMYs | ex KPMG, Apple | Laughter Yoga | Proud Dad
mid stage
Dec 2023
Nicholas Desrosiers
Nicholas Desrosiers
Unlocking new opportunities and reaching greater heights through strategic partnerships in the fields of entertainment, media, sports, and real estate.
mid stage
4 investments
Oct 2023
Kaldo H.
Kaldo H.
Investment Economist | Real Estate | Sports & Gaming Assets
mid stage
Oct 2023
Benjamin Levin
Benjamin Levin
Co-Founder and COO Crux Football - Investing and Growing European Women’s Football Clubs
mid stage
6 investments
Oct 2023
Christopher R.
Christopher R.
Difference Maker | Solution Seeker | Investor
Co-Owner | Investor
mid stage
Oct 2023
Colleen Becker, PhD
Colleen Becker, PhD
EIR | Venture Scout
mid stage
2 investments
Oct 2023
Amanda Kilmer
Amanda Kilmer
Head of Operations and Finance @ Sapience AI
Investor and Co-Owner
mid stage
Oct 2023
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Investor activity2018–2025 · investors recorded per year
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Oakland Roots Sports Club?
Oakland Roots Sports Club has 31 investors on record on gritt.io, including 6 early-stage backers, 22 mid-stage and 3 late-stage investors.
When did Oakland Roots Sports Club last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Oakland Roots Sports Club recorded on gritt.io was in January 2025.
When was Oakland Roots Sports Club founded?
Oakland Roots Sports Club was founded in 2018.
What industry is Oakland Roots Sports Club in?
Oakland Roots Sports Club operates in Spectator Sports. Find similar Spectator Sports investors on gritt.io.
Where is Oakland Roots Sports Club based?
Oakland Roots Sports Club is headquartered in Oakland, United States.