Giannis Antetokounmpo is extending his commitment to women’s sports.
The NBA star, who has earned $339.9 million over his career, per Spotrac, is putting his money to good use. He has joined the ownership group of the Chelsea Women football club, according to ESPN. He joins Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian as an investor in the club, which has won six Women’s Super League titles, per the outlet.
“I’m proud and honored to partner with my friend @alexisohanian, joining the ownership group of @chelseafcw, a historic club built on passion, excellence, and a winning culture,” Antetokounmpo wrote on X. “Chelsea’s history speaks for itself, and I’m excited to contribute to the future by supporting continued growth and impact in women’s sport. This is about ambition, legacy, and pushing the game to new heights. Up the Chels!”
Replying with a past photo of Antetokounmpo, Ohanian added on X, “Welcome home, my friend!”
Unrivaled
As AFROTECH
previously told you, Antetokounmpo’s investment in women’s sports also extends to Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart in 2023. The Milwaukee Bucks player invested in Unrivaled a year after its launch through his venture capital firm, Build Your Legacy Ventures, which focuses on sports, entertainment, technology, consumer products, and gaming, per the outlet.
Antetokounmpo views the firm as an opportunity to uplift “the next generation of visionaries,” according to a news release.
“This fund is not just about capital; it’s about forging partnerships and opening my network to accelerate the growth trajectory for companies,” he expressed in the news release. “I want to help other entrepreneurs, especially those who have faced barriers, to grow and succeed. BYL Ventures will be focused on finding people with big dreams and helping them make those dreams a reality.”
Build Your Legacy Ventures’ Portfolio
According to Build Your Legacy Ventures’ website, its portfolio includes SuperPower Health, Generation Lab, ScorePlay, Nex Team, and Candy Funhouse.
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