Detroit City Football Club

Detroit City Football Club

Be an owner of Detroit's professional soccer team!

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Security Type
Equity
Categories
Sports & Fitness
Min Investment
$125
Location
Detroit, MI
Offering Date
July 31, 2020
Expected Close Date
October 29, 2020
Target Raise
$50.00K-$1.07M
Valuation
$10,800,000

Company Description

What started as an effort over a decade ago to bring together Detroiters through the world's game has grown into a professional team that has consistently redefined what an American soccer club can be. Detroit City FC is more than a soccer team. DCFC is memorable, fun, rabid, community-oriented, winning, authentic, professional, affordable, inspiring . . . and now something you can be a part of as an owner. Detroit City FC is Detroit’s soccer team. Never settling for just being a third division, pro soccer team, DCFC is rooted in the community and committed to being the sporting embodiment of the revival of Detroit, one of the world's most notorious, iconic, and lovable cities. As a business entity, DCFC is focused on promoting the beautiful game, creating an accessible sporting event for all, and being around for generations to come through prudent management and a fiscally conservative approach. Our fans are who we are. A sense of ownership in the creation and growth of the club exists among our supporters. And rightfully so. From mowing the pitch at our original stadium in the middle of the night to cooking meals for players to traversing the country to support the team on the field, the supporters have been there for the club every step of the way. In 2015, when it came time for the club to find a new home, we purposely engaged our greatest asset, our supporters, in the largest community investment campaign in Michigan history. Thanks to their efforts, both financially and with volunteer work, we were able to secure a 8,000 seat stadium under a long term lease and gave the most passionate soccer fans in the region an even greater emotional (and financial) interest in the success of the club. As a result of the supporter culture around the club and our grassroots approach, Detroit City FC has seen growth in attendance and revenue each year with minimal spending on marketing. A fall 2019 survey of 750 fans found that 83% had recruited a friend or family to attend their first DCFC match in the past year. Our fans define our club and now they have a chance to own a piece of it.

Key Deal Facts

The rare opportunity to invest and enjoy the potential upside of a growing pro soccer team in the US.

Our fans love us. 83% recruited a friend to come to a game in 2019.

Have a say in shaping the culture and values of one of America's most distinctive clubs as an owner.

You love the beautiful game, you love an iconic city, or you just love being part of the fun.

We experienced double digit growth in attendance and revenue for 7 of our first 8 seasons.

You can add "Professional Sports Team Owner" to your LinkedIn or Match.Com profile.

Management Team / Advisory Board Bios

Sean C Mann
CEO/Board of Managers
Proud Detroiter with 20+ years of experience in politics, advocacy, and sports business.

Todd Kropp
COO/Board of Managers
Detroit resident with expertise in business management and finance.


David Dwaihy
Board of Managers
Decades of soccer experience in Metro Detroit as respected player and championship winning coach.
Amount Raised : $1,114,703
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