Jay-Z’s Team Roc Raises $1 Million to Help Investigate Wrongful Conviction Cases in Kansas City
ay-Z’s Roc Nation is continuing to make moves when it comes to criminal justice reform in Kansas City. In addition to filing a lawsuit against KCPD, the mogul and his philanthropic arm Team Roc have also raised $1 million in donations to help investigate a handful of wrongful convictions inWyandotte County. Per the Kansas City Star, the […]
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Flowhub Closes $19M in Funding, Including Personal Investment from Jay-Z
Flowhub, a retail point-of-sale platform for cannabis dispensaries, announced on Tuesday the closing of $19 million in strategic funding. The sum includes a personal investment by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. Flowhub, a retail point-of-sale platform for cannabis dispensaries, announced on Tuesday the closing of $19 million in strategic funding, which brings the total amount of capital raised by […]
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Inside Jay-Z’s Surprisingly Serene L.A. Office
For the L.A. headquarters of Roc Nation, designer Willo Perron eschews bells and whistles in favor of a setting as cool as it is calm By Mayer Rus Photography by Shade Degges Styled by Emily Bowser
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Jay-Z’s VC Group Leads $110M Investment Into Smart Home Company Wyze
Wyze’s smart home products may get even smarter in the near future thanks to some new funding and AI technology. Kirkland-based Wyze Labs has reportedly raised $110 million in a Series B funding round led by Marcy Venture Partners, the VC group started by rapper Jay-Z. The news was first reported by GeekWire. Wyze and Marcy Venture Partners didn’t […]
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Sports merchandise company Fanatics now valued at $18 billion with new investors including hip-hop mogul Jay-Z
ports merchandise company Fanatics secured a $325 million money raise to expand into new sectors within its parent umbrella. It’s now valued at $18 billion, sources told CNBC. The Florida-based e-commerce firm plans to focus on revenue streams outside of merchandising. The division will be led by Fanatics Chairman Michael Rubin, who will serve as […]
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Jay-Z and Will Smith invest in rent-to-own startup Landis
A startup that helps renters build credit until they can buy a place is raising $165 million from a group of investors that includes Sequoia Capital, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Will Smith’s Dreamers VC. Landis Technologies, founded by Cyril Berdugo and Tom Petit, caters to would-be homeowners who can’t afford to buy. The company purchases […]
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THE MONTAG GROUP AND ROC NATION BRING ICONIC VOICES TO THE SPEAKING CIRCUIT IN NEW PARTNERSHIP
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP The Montag Group and Roc Nation, a preeminent global entertainment company founded by Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, have partnered to bring iconic athletes and artists to the speaking circuit. The world-renowned members of the Roc Nation family span all areas of entertainment and sport, and bring new and innovative insights on entrepreneurship, brand […]
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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC X ROC NATION SPORTS
Media Release: Mamelodi Sundowns teams up with Roc Nation Sports Tuesday, 3 August 2021: Mamelodi Sundowns FC, one of the most successful African football clubs of the modern era, has teamed up with one of the world’s leading entertainment and sports agencies, Roc Nation Sports. A dynamic collaboration underpinned by values of humility, excellence, and respect. Led […]
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Jay-Z, Blackstone Acquire CGC Parent Certified Collectibles Group
In a major signal of the strength of collectibles markets across the board right now, comic book grading service CGC’s parent company Certified Collectibles Group is set to be acquired by an investment group led by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and including Jay-Z‘s company Roc Nation. CCG companies include Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, Numismatic Conservation Services, Paper Money Guaranty, Certified Guaranty Company, Classic Collectible Services, Certified Sports Guaranty, […]
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