It is no secret that athletes make a lot of money while being at the top of their respective sports. Venus Williams is no stranger to being at the top of her field. And she has embraced all the opportunities that come with it. The 7-time Grand Slam champion has invested in quite a few ventures, and Virgin Voyages is one among many.

Venus is driven by experiences and stories. In 2021, she found an honest yet innovative solution for her business needs in Virgin Voyages. Recently, she was seen on one of the cruise ships under the Virgin Voyages line, alongside founder Richard Branson.

Venus Williams enjoys her day on a cruise ship

Billionaire Richard Branson recently had a great experience on the cruise line led by the Virgin Group. The Limitless Voyage on the ship named Scarlet Lady is a 5-night round trip that started and ended in Miami. This voyage was curated by none other than the pop singer Jennifer Lopez, who is the Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer for Virgin Voyages. 

For those unversed, Venus knew Branson from before 2010. In fact, Branson made a substantial contribution in her book, Come to Win. So, when the two old friends met recently, they couldn’t help but reminisce about their court-bound banter. He traveled back to the time when he and Maria Sharapova played against Venus and Serena Williams in a doubles match in Wimbledon. Here’s what he said. 

Branson wrote about his experience on Virgin.com, “I’d last seen Venus on board Virgin Voyages, but we got to talk about another time we crossed paths – on Centre Court at Wimbledon. Lucky player that I am, I somehow ended up teaming up with Maria Sharapova in doubles against Venus and Serena for a fun game. I think we came out on top. Venus wasn’t so sure though!“

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Branson got on the cruise to encourage the crew. Virgin Voyages has reached new heights since August of last year as they raised $550 million in crowdfunding, which helped them expand their fleet. This growth saw additional capital from their existing investors and new external financing. Williams is one of the many stars who have invested in Virgin Voyages through Patricof Co., a platform used by professional athletes.

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Williams has made quite a few connections throughout her time as an investor and a tennis player. With all the help at her side, she has expanded her portfolio at an impressive rate.