Maria Sharapova And Serena Williams Are Two Of The Best Tennis Players Of This Century. Apart From Their On-court Exploits, They Both Are Successful Businesswomen Too. Moreover, They Own Several Businesses. Let Us Have A Look Into The Business World Of Maria Sharapova And Compare It With The Business Legacy Of One Of The Richest Female Athletes Serena Williams.
When did Sharpova begin her entreprenuerial journey?
Sharapova is the co-founder of a high-end candy company named ‘Sugarpova‘. It was founded in 2012. Over the years, the company has added items such as chocolates, gummies, gumballs, etc to list of portfolios.
When Did Serena Williams start her entrepreneurial journey?
In 2014, Serena launched her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, which focuses on investing in companies that embrace diverse leadership, individual empowerment, creativity, and opportunity.
Sharapova’s investments
Sharapova invested in tech wellness brand, Therabody. Formerly called Theragun. Further, Sharapova has invested in Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) and sunscreen company Supergoop.
Serena Williams
Investments
Serena Ventures has invested in 61 companies since launching in 2014, including home fitness company Tonal, cryptocurrency resource CoinTracker and Impossible Foods.