Singapore and US-based investors bring expertise across technology, AI, enterprise leadership and cricket development to the franchise
Rotterdam Dockers, one of six franchises competing in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), have strengthened their ownership group with the addition of distinguished investors from Singapore and the United States, bringing together expertise across technology, artificial intelligence, enterprise leadership, entrepreneurship and cricket development.
Joining the Rotterdam Dockers are SuYash Holdings Pte Ltd, backed by Singapore-based entrepreneurs and technology leaders Yash Kotak and Sunny Rao, and Harbour Capital Investments LLC, a US-based investment group comprising Rupesh Bhoje, Rohit Kumar, Anand Subbaraj, Arunark Kolipaka, Mohammad Salman Taj and Ajay Jhamb.
The investment brings further international depth to the Rotterdam Dockers ownership group, which includes Bollywood actor and entrepreneur John Abraham along with South Africa legends Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen as Co-Owners, while reinforcing the franchise’s ambition to build a strong and sustainable cricketing organisation with roots in Europe and a global outlook.
As a Cornerstone Investor & Strategic Equity Partner, Yash and Sunny are involved in shaping the franchise well beyond what happens on the field, from long-term strategy and commercial partnerships to technology, brand building, fan engagement and enterprise value.
“The Rotterdam Dockers represent a compelling opportunity to build a modern sports franchise from the ground up, with a strong European identity and a global ambition. For us, the opportunity extends well beyond cricket. It is about building a differentiated brand, creating meaningful commercial partnerships, using technology to deepen fan engagement and establishing a sustainable enterprise for the long term,” said Yash.
Harbour Capital Investments brings together six US-based professionals with extensive experience across technology, entrepreneurship, investment and cricket. Several members of the group are already actively involved in the sport’s development in the United States through franchise ownership, cricket academies, youth development and community programmes.
“Cricket has given us a common passion, but what attracted us to Rotterdam Dockers was the opportunity to be part of something with much bigger potential. We see Europe as an exciting growth market for the sport, and the Dockers have the opportunity to play an important role in that journey. Our group brings experience across technology, business, investment and grassroots cricket, and we look forward to bringing that collective experience to help build a successful and sustainable franchise,” said Rupesh.
Madhukar Shree, Founder and Managing Director, Rotterdam Dockers, said, “We are delighted to welcome SuYash Holdings and Harbour Capital Investments to the Rotterdam Dockers family. Beyond capital, they bring an exceptional combination of entrepreneurial experience, technology expertise and, importantly, a genuine passion for cricket. As we build the Dockers for the long term, having partners who share our belief in the opportunity for cricket in Europe and understand how to build sustainable organisations will be invaluable.”
The addition of the new investors comes at a significant moment for Rotterdam Dockers as the franchise prepares to take the field in the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League, a new ICC-sanctioned T20 franchise competition bringing together leading international talent and some of Europe’s finest cricketers.
Jonty Rhodes, Co-Owner, Rotterdam Dockers, said, “What excites me about the Rotterdam Dockers is the opportunity to build something with a lasting identity. The people coming onboard share that ambition. They are successful leaders and entrepreneurs, but equally, they understand sport, community and the power cricket has to connect people. We want the Dockers to be a franchise Rotterdam can be proud of and one that cricket fans around the world want to follow.”
The inaugural ETPL season gets underway on 26 August 2026 in Voorburg, the Netherlands, with Rotterdam Dockers taking on Amsterdam Flames in the opening fixture.
With a growing ownership group, a strong cricketing set-up and international expertise behind the franchise, Rotterdam Dockers will look to combine on-field competitiveness with a long-term vision of contributing to the growth and commercial development of cricket across Europe.
