Echo

Connecting overlooked domestic resources and infrastructure with world-class founders, ideas and capital.

[Echo @echo_invest]

Big news! Echo and Christian Kanady, co-founder of Wheeler Bio, are excited to lead a $35M oversubscribed Series A-1 alongside @AlloyTx, Russell Westbrook Enterprises, Mitsubishi Corporation, @Germin8VC, and others.

🔗 Full announcement: https://t.co/Kq5PciJban

[Echo @echo_invest]

It's finally official! OKC will be the destination for canoe slalom and women's softball in the #LA28 Games. That's right. The OLYMPICS!

[City of OKC @cityofokc]

The Los Angeles City Council voted today to approve the LA28 revised venue proposal, relocating Canoe Slalom to Oklahoma City, where it will join Softball in top-tier, purpose-built venues.

[Echo @echo_invest]

Thank you for your leadership, Mayor @davidfholt! Your strong commitment to building a more diverse economy and unlocking innovation is vital to creating meaningful opportunities in OKC – such as those in biotech at our platform company Wheeler Bio.

🧵Read in full below

[Mayor David Holt @davidfholt]

Oklahoma City has punched above its weight in many ways the last quarter century, but the data has been clear that we have been deficient in investment and dealmaking. (1/3)

[Echo @echo_invest]

Creating connectivity, building community, & further transforming downtown OKC through public-private partnership are key tenets of this core project we're collaborating on with @cityofokc, @maps4okc, & @RobinsonParkMGT.

🏟️ Read more & get EXCITED... https://t.co/g1nmmJMUH3

[Echo @echo_invest]

Listening to the community has been central to #OKCforSoccer since day 1. As part of the ongoing movement to reimagine pro soccer in OKC & after receiving thousands of name ideas, the TOP 5⃣ contenders have been revealed!

Tell us what you think: https://t.co/zDbyy8BWF9

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

🚨NAME THE TEAM! TOP 5🚨

Here they are - the TOP 5 contenders for the name of OKC’s future pro men’s team.

We want to know what you think!

Take the survey to pick YOUR favorite names. https://t.co/MnIHG6gTRD

[Echo @echo_invest]

Watch, share, and get HYPED for pro soccer and the growth of sports & entertainment in downtown OKC!

Let's go! ⚽

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

FLAGS UP 🏳️📈

The future home of pro soccer in OKC🏟️

Share this video with someone you want to sit (stand!) next to in the new stadium.
#okcforsoccer #okcesfútbol

[Echo @echo_invest]

Yesterday, we commemorated the site of the @maps4okc multipurpose stadium in a unique way...with a flag raising! We're honored to partner with @cityofokc on a what will be yet another world-class asset that adds to the vibrancy of downtown OKC.

MORE: https://t.co/hHzjNQNTKu

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

“Our mission is to reimagine professional soccer and what it means for Oklahoma City, and we’re going to do that with this lovely stadium as the centerpiece.” -@CourtJeske

[Mayor David Holt @davidfholt]

That flag (literally) states that OKC is returning to the international game of soccer, bigger and better than ever before. Can’t wait to see progress on our stadium project play out over the next 2-3 years! (2/2)

[Mayor David Holt @davidfholt]

It wasn’t a groundbreaking and it wasn’t a ribbon-cutting. It was something a little different. Today, we raised a flag over the site of our future MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium in downtown OKC. (1/2)

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

This spot marks the future home of pro soccer in OKC. 🏳️

This is where soccer fans from all over our city and region will come to support their team. 📣

A team for ALL of OKC.🙌

This will be their home.🏟️

[Echo @echo_invest]

Matthew Wolff is the creative genius behind some of the most iconic designs in soccer. As part of the #OKCforSoccer movement, we look forward to partnering with him to develop a visual identity and vibrant branding that resonates with OKC – and beyond – for decades to come.

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

Renowned Designer Matthew Wolff Joins the OKC for Soccer Movement 💥

We’ve partnered with @wolffmatt one of the world’s foremost designers of sports brand identities, to create vibrant new branding, including a crest and colors.

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

🗣️ @CourtJeske COMING up LIVE on @NEWS9 at 9:35am with more details on the "Name the Team!" campaign

[Echo @echo_invest]

The latest from our community-driven #OKCforSoccer initiative...

This is THE moment to get creative and share your ideas for the future name and brand identity of OKC's professional men's soccer team.

⚽ Tell us what you think at https://t.co/5f5oYhIeC2!

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

Name OKC’s Men’s Pro Soccer Team ⚽️

Today launches the “Name the Team!” campaign, a new initiative that puts YOU at the center of the club’s branding process.

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

🚨STADIUM SURVEY ALERT🚨

This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the future home for pro soccer and other entertainment activities in OKC. 🏟️

You can also win prizes! Survey & Prize details in the 🧵

[Echo @echo_invest]

📣 Have YOUR say in shaping the vision for the downtown stadium experience and future home for professional soccer and other world-class entertainment in OKC!

There are PRIZES involved…

🏟️ Take the survey: https://t.co/vqAfuZp5Sv

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

Have YOUR Say🗣️🏟️

Stadium survey drops tomorrow. More details⤵️

[Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell @LtGovPinnell]

Over the next five years, the United States will be the top destination in the world for soccer events. We had a great first meeting of the OKC for Soccer Committee, and I look forward to working with these local leaders to reimagine professional soccer in the Modern Frontier.

[Echo @echo_invest]

Great official start for the OKC for Soccer Committee at our HQ in the Zig!

Momentum is building in the movement to reimagine professional soccer in OKC, and these leaders will continue to play a vital part. #okcforsoccer #okcesfutbol

[OKC for Soccer @OKCforSoccer]

First OKC for Soccer Committee Meeting 🟢⚪️

Last week marked an exciting step for the #OKCforSoccer #OKCesFútbol movement with the 1️⃣st official meeting of our advisory committee.

This panel of civic, business, sports, and cultural leaders is unified behind the shared goal of building a representative club for all of Oklahoma City.
#okcforsoccer #OKCesfútbol

[Echo @echo_invest]

ICYMI: @TheOklahoman_ has a great write-up about @russwest44’s return to OKC by way of a game-changing partnership with Christian Kanady & anchor investment in our sports & entertainment platform, including development of a new stadium district!

MORE: https://t.co/bTSFoAP0oB