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$500 Million Man Patrick Mahomes And NBA’s 8th Richest Star Heavily Invested In Harvard Graduate’s $1.2 Billion Venture That’ll Replace Mobile Phones In A Few Years

Published 08/03/2022, 10:30 AM EDT

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Patrick Mahomes is a relatively fresh face for NFL enthusiasts. The Kansas City Chiefs icon achieved big time in just a few years on the field. But just like his dazzling NFL career, the QB got himself into some investment. One of them is paying off rather amazingly, and the brand became a $1.2 Billion venture.

 

After clinching a 10-year deal that made him electrified, Patrick Mahomes made significant investments out of his $500+ million contract in companies he thought had immense potential. One of them was Whoop, which also got Kevin Durant’s attention. The brand made a breakthrough in 2020 and never hit a downfall. The revolutionary product could soon take over traditional smartphones in the future.

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Whoop is a wearable device developer that tracks heart rate, sleep patterns, and other health data. Will Ahmed, a Harvard University graduate, had the idea. He desired to understand how to employ technology to aid individuals in developing their wellness, strength, and conditioning. Ahmed, Nicolae, and Capodilupo are co-founders of the privately owned start-up company.

According to Forbes, in 2020, Whoop was worth more than $1 billion. In addition, the company raised $100 million in a Series E funding round, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. The product was distinct from competing products. It lacks a screen, pop-up notifications, and the ability to make phone calls through the device. It solely focuses on health and fitness tracking.

Patrick Mahomes and Kevin Durant plunged in their money and made immense benefits. It also lures in various investors like Larry Fitzgerald, Eli Manning, Rory McIlroy, and Justin Thomas.

Whoop details show Patrick Mahomes is ‘Cool’ in center

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The divisional round playoffs game between the Chiefs vs. Bills had everyone’s heart racing. But Whoop discloses some insights on Patrick Mahomes’ heart rate data, which became a unique talk of the Chiefs Kingdom. Mahomes’ heart rate surged at certain intriguing moments throughout the game. His heart rate averaged 144 beats per minute. However, it was higher when the Bills had the ball and lowered when he returned to the field. 

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The QB burned 2,347 calories and had a strain of 20.4 (0-21 scale), but OT was the most surprising part. Mahomes’ heart rate dropped to 150 BPM just before the game-winning touchdown pass, then spiked to 169 BPM as he celebrated. In other words, Patrick Mahomes is ridiculously effective. The numbers appear to point to the dedication to prevail in one of the vigorous matches of his career.

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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