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Kevin Durant Becomes Minority Owner Of NWSL's Gotham FC With Thirty Five Ventures Investment

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is rapidly growing, and investors like Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman are taking notice. Through Thirty Five Ventures (35V), the business partners have become minority investors of NJ/NY Gotham FC, Boardroom reports.

Ngozi Nwanji

May 4, 2022

Gabrielle Union & Her Daughter Invest In Angel City FC Making Kaavia James The Youngest Owner In Pro Sports

When taking a glimpse at Gabrielle Union’s portfolio energy, it may signal that she is currently busy building a business empire. For her most recent investment, the actress has joined the likes of Serena Williams, Uzo Aduba, and Candace Parker for what Sportico deems as “one of the most celebrity-filled ownership groups in all of pro sports.” According to a press release, Union is now a part of Angel City Football Club as it has announced the raise of a Series A funding round. And, her daughter Kaavia James Union Wade is also named as an investor, which ESPN reports, makes the three-year-old the youngest owner in professional sports. Extending a sincere welcome to our newest investors. Thank you for supporting our purpose and aligning with our mission. We're so excited that you are part of the ACFC familia! 🤍 read more: https://t.co/0wscRtnq8e pic.twitter.com/Z6WREbd53a — Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) February 16, 2022 The funding round included participation from Alexis...

Ngozi Nwanji

Feb 17, 2022