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The Roots

The Roots

Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniatheroots.com

Overview

The Roots is an American hip-hop band formed in 1987. While primarily an operating company in the music industry, they have also engaged in angel investments, including participating in a 2011 funding round for the company Turntable.fm.

Portfolio Companies

1

Investments

The Roots investments
CompanyDateStageLead
DeepcutSep 2011Series ACo-investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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FAQ

Where is The Roots based?

The Roots is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

When was The Roots founded?

Founding year information for The Roots is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does The Roots have?

The Roots has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The Roots's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Deepcut.

What was The Roots's most recent investment shown here?

The Roots's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Deepcut in 2011.

What sectors does The Roots focus on?

The Roots focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming.

What company stages does The Roots focus on?

The Roots typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Year FoundedN/A

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