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Dan Gilbert pledges $1 billion to redevelop Detroit's Renaissance Center

Dan Gilbert, co-founder of Rocket Mortgage, says he will contribute $1 billion to redevelop Detroit's Renaissance Center

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Drake invested in esports company 100 Thieves in 2018 when it was valued at about $90 million; 3 years later, its valuation surged to $460 million

Canadian rapper Drake became a co-owner of 100 Thieves in 2018. The company's valuation grew significantly from ninety million dollars to four hundred sixty million dollars. This substantial increase occurred over a period of approximately three years. Drake joined as a strategic advisor and co-led a funding round.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna wants to fuse Silicon Valley talent with Detroit grit

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Fortune · Aug 10

From rubble to revival, Detroiters hope new Hudson's development can help reshape the city

In 2013, mired in debt, Detroit filed for bankruptcy

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Detroit billionaire Dan Gilbert is using his family office to preserve his empire—and transform a city

Dan Gilbert is part of a growing class of billionaires using their family offices for strategic purposes well beyond their own financial well-being.

Fortune · May 27, 2025

Cavaliers Clinch No. 1 Seed in Eastern Conference After Win Over Bulls

The Cavaliers clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday after a win over the Chicago Bulls.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2025

‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay

The tech scene is booming in the US’s largest Black-majority city, with foreign investment and a recent population boost

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2025

GM accused of ‘extortion’ over threat to tear down Detroit’s tallest skyscraper

Company threatens to tear down RenCen if taxpayers don’t contribute $250m in subsidies for renovation

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2024

Cleveland Launches Bid for WNBA Expansion Team Backed By Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert

The city previously had a team from 1997 to 2003.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2024

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert would never trade Donovan Mitchell to the Lakers

The Lakers may want to trade for Donovan Mitchell, but the Cavaliers may not deal with them in good faith.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 21, 2024