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Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka is an active tennis player from Japan whose off-the-field ventures include Hana Kuma, North Carolina Courage and Miami pro pickleball team. Hydration Break tracks 3 sourced ventures across film & media, investing.

Four-time Slam winner building a media company and backing women's sports teams.

At a glance: 3 ventures / 6 sources / active 2021–2023 / film & media, investing

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Film & MediaInvesting

Ventures

  1. 2021
    Investing

    North Carolina Courage

    Became a co-owner of the NWSL club.

    Sources: forbes.com (opens in new tab) Wikipedia (opens in new tab)
  2. 2022
    Film & Media

    Hana Kuma

    Media and production company launched with Stuart Duguid; spun off independently in 2023 after a $5M round.

    Sources: hollywoodreporter.com (opens in new tab) Wikipedia (opens in new tab)
  3. 2023
    Investing

    Miami pro pickleball team

    Investor in a Miami-based pro pickleball team.

    Sources: majorleaguepickleball.co (opens in new tab) Wikipedia (opens in new tab)

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