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Stephen Francis

Founder of Street FC

New York City Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Stephen Francis is a Co-Founder and CEO with a strong background in start-ups and digital media, known for his expertise in go-to-market and marketing strategies. He has held key roles at Street FC and Roc Nation, and has made significant investments in companies like Epic Games and Robinhood. Stephen Francis has successfully co-founded and led Street FC, while also serving as an advisor to the Arrive Fund at Roc Nation. He has made impactful investments in notable companies such as Epic Games and Robinhood, showcasing his strategic acumen in the start-up and venture capital space.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder + Chief Executive Officer

    2024 - Current

  • Co-Founder + Chief Operating Officer

    2021 - 2024

    We're building the biggest football club on the planet. Thousands of games across the country. Find one near you.

We're building the biggest football club on the planet. 100+ street soccer games every month. Find one near you.

Raised $2,200,000.00 from Werner Vogels, Michael Karnjanaprakorn, Will Ventures, Nihal Mehta, Bijan Sabet, Elysian Park Ventures and Craig Shapiro.

  • Board Member

    2021

240 Tutoring provides online study guides for teacher certification exams.

  • Advisor to the Arrive Fund

    2021 - 2022

  • Senior Vice President, Arrive Fund

    2017 - 2021

    Arrive is Roc Nation's venture arm. Roc Nation is a full-service entertainment company founded by JAY-Z.

  • VP, Biz Dev & Operations

    2015 - 2017

    Entertainment IP company co-founded by Michael Bay. Original story and character development. Comics, graphic novels, digital media, internet, TV, motion pictures, animation, toys, and virtual reality production.

  • Director, New Media & Innovation

    2013 - 2015

451 Media Group is a technology-focused intellectual property (IP) development & entertainment company.

Raised $12,500,000.00 from Alpha Animation.

  • Investor & Advisor

    2012 - 2013

    Social video start up.

  • Music Manager + Creative Consultant

    2007 - 2013

    Primarily worked with songwriters and producers. Client success includes selling over 3 million singles in the US, 10X platinum sales in the Netherlands, a #1 album release in France, a top 5 single at Hot AC radio in the US, two A list singles at BBC Radio in the UK (the biggest radio station in Europe), a Grammy nomination, and over a billion streams worldwide.

  • Director, Global Artist Management

    2010 - 2011

EMI is a British multinational music recording and publishing company that also focuses on electronics device and systems manufacturing.

  • Manager, Operations (MajorLabelScout.com)

    2008 - 2010

    Digital platform that managed distributed network of 200 worldwide A&R scouts. Managed artists & songwriters. Joint venture with EMI Music Publishing.

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