5 Sportsmen who Invested in Startups

By John Roshan Anto, Digital Content Writer, siliconindia  |  Monday, 23 September 2019, 15:57 IST

Kevin Durant (Basketball)

The 2014 MVP winner, Kevin Durant is known for scoring points on the court and this 6 feet 9 inch star also scores points outside the court as well with his strong business mind. He now holds one of the most wide-ranging investment portfolios in the NBA. Kevin’s investment firm the Durant Company now takes care of his business ventures.

Major Investments:

Coinbase – A digital currency exchange headquartered in San Francisco, California

Rubrik – A cloud data management company based in Palo Alto, California

WTRMLN WTR – A drink company

Pieology - a Rancho Santa Margarita, California-based pizza chain within the fast-casual dining restaurants category

LimeBike – Offers electric scooter and bike rentals in over 100 countries around the world

 

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