Sports social engagement app Rooter today announced it has raised ₹4.5 crore in pre-Series A funding round from a group of Indian and foreign investors from Venture Catalysts. Investors Khalid Al Tawil, Anjali Malhotra, Pranay Nigotiya and others participated in the funding. Founded in 2016 by Piyush Kumar and Akshat Goel, Rooter connects and engages sports fans during live matches.