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Giannis Antetokounmpo

Founded 2024 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$100K to $5M
Stages3
Industries15
Markets5
Stated Portfolio5
Operating Since2024 (2y)

About Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Build Your Legacy Ventures, a family office that focuses on investments in sports, entertainment, and technology sectors. The firm aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors to accelerate business growth. Through this venture, Antetokounmpo has invested in various companies, including Unrivaled, a women's 3-on-3 basketball league, and Kalshi, a prediction market platform. In addition to his venture capital activities, Antetokounmpo has made strategic investments in sports teams, such as becoming a minority owner of the Milwaukee Brewers and Nashville SC. He has also partnered with Calamos Advisors to launch the Calamos Antetokounmpo Sustainable Equities Fund, focusing on sustainable investments. His diverse investment portfolio reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across multiple industries. Antetokounmpo's approach combines his passion for sports and entertainment with a strategic focus on technology and consumer goods, aiming to build enduring businesses that stand the test of time. His investments are guided by a philosophy of supporting visionary entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable growth across various sectors.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets4

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGreece

Requirements

Innovative business models, Scalable operations, Experienced management teams, Potential for significant market impact, Alignment with Antetokounmpo's values and interests

Stated Portfolio5

Kalshi
Unrivaled
Milwaukee Brewers
Nashville SC
Calamos Antetokounmpo Sustainable Equities Fund

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