Stephen Francis
InvestorVice President at Arrive
New York City
Writes $100K β $10M checks Β· typically $1M
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About
Stephen Francis is Chief Operating Officer and Head of Platform at Proximity Ventures, a multi-stage strategic venture fund where he invests in startups. Previously, he served as co-founder and CEO of Street FC, a venture-backed global football brand that grew to millions in revenue and established partnerships with Nike and TikTok. He spent five years at Roc Nation as Senior Vice President of their venture fund, where he deployed over $70 million in investments across companies including Robinhood, Sweetgreen, SpaceX, and Epic Games.
Experience
- ProximityCOO + Head of Platformcurrent2025 β presentNew York, United States
- Street FCCo-Founder + CEO2021 β 2025New York, United States
- 240 TutoringBoard Member2021 β 2025
- Roc NationSenior Vice President, Arrive2017 β 2022Greater New York City Area
- 451 media groupVP, Biz Dev & Operations2015 β 2017Greater New York City Area
- 451 media groupDirector of New Media2013 β 2015Greater New York City Area
- MONTAJFounding Advisor / Brand Strategy + G2M2012 β 2013Greater Los Angeles Area
- Self-employedIndependent Artist, Songwriter + Producer Manager2007 β 2013Greater New York City Area
- EMI MusicDirector, Global Artist Management2010 β 2011Greater Los Angeles Area
- EMI Music PublishingManager, Operations2008 β 2010Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Stephen Francis?
- Stephen Francis is Chief Operating Officer and Head of Platform at Proximity Ventures, a multi-stage strategic venture fund where he invests in startups. Previously, he served as co-founder and CEO of Street FC, a venture-backed global football brand that grew to millions in revenue and established partnerships with Nike and TikTok. He spent five years at Roc Nation as Senior Vice President of their venture fund, where he deployed over $70 million in investments across companies including Robinhood, Sweetgreen, SpaceX, and Epic Games.
- Where does Stephen Francis work?
- Stephen Francis is Vice President at Arrive.
- What check size does Stephen Francis write?
- Stephen Francis typically writes checks of $100K β $10M.
- Where did Stephen Francis go to school?
- Stephen Francis studied at Emerson College (Bachelor's degree, New Media).
Founder mafias
Emerson College mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Emerson College16
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Shared employers
Also worked at Proximity6
Also worked at Roc Nation9
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Also worked at EMI Music19
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