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Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
ROC Ventures is a Milwaukee-based fund and management company that operates a diversified portfolio spanning sports venues, hospitality, and athletic franchises. Its holdings include ownership and management of a youth and adult baseball field complex, multiple hospitality venues, a professional indoor soccer team (the Milwaukee Wave), a professional baseball team (the Milwaukee Milkmen), and minor league teams such as the Kokomo Jackrabbits and the Lafayette Aviators; the organization is also developing a mixed-use project in Franklin, Wisconsin known as Ballpark Commons. The ventures reflect a focus on community-centered initiatives, aligned under the guiding principle that ROC stands for Return on Community, which informs its approach to development and partnerships. Based in Milwaukee, ROC Ventures positions itself at the intersection of real estate development, sports entertainment, and community impact, aiming to create shared value through multidisciplinary projects and collaborations. A notable recent development includes a partnership announced with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin to offer donated-blood-related tickets, highlighting its activity in community-oriented initiatives.