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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks player. Launched a venture capital firm It’s called Build Your Old Projects Which will be focused on Investing in sports and entertainment, according to Bleacher Report. Antetokounmpo will serve as general partner. The fund was “not just about capital; It’s about creating partnerships and opening my network to accelerate the growth trajectory of companies press release. “I want to help other entrepreneurs, especially those who have faced obstacles, grow and succeed.”
Antetokounmpo has Become the latest sports personality To enter the world of venture capital. Serena Williams notably owns Serena Ventures, Kevin Durant owns Thirty Five Ventures, Stephen Curry owns Penny Jar Capital, and even the Atlanta Hawks. It has its own VC A fund targeting consumer startups.
These big names don’t even include all the celebrities who enter venture capital, such as directors Olivia Wilde. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Sarah and Erin Foster discussed how celebrity venture funds can offer founders and investors the benefit of having a big name and a big company backing them. It’s clear that for many celebrities, being seen as investors is now the next big thing.
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