Subscribe
New Shai Gilgeous-Alexander buys into Atlético MadridNew Jobe Bellingham leads a $10M round in RezzilNew Drake Maye and Dak Prescott become Athletic Brewing ownersNew Chris Paul launches an athlete-led media companyNew Troy Aikman takes a stake in QualiaNew Josh Allen sets up Out of Pocket StudiosNew Want to be a producer? There's now a membership for thatTony Hawk / Scott Coker MMA promotion / InvestingErling Haaland / Norway Chess / Chess Mates / InvestingJude Bellingham / Birmingham Phoenix (The Hundred) / InvestingErling Haaland / Db (luggage brand) / InvestingHarry Kane / Seat Unique / InvestingLionel Messi / Deportivo LSM / BusinessTom Brady / Las Vegas Raiders / InvestingTom Brady / NFL on Fox / Film & MediaJunior Bridgeman / Milwaukee Bucks / InvestingCandace Parker / Adidas Women's Basketball / BusinessErling Haaland / Pillage 3 / Maritime & Merchant Bank / InvestingHarry Kane / LEAD Locker Room fund / InvestingKylian Mbappé / Stade Malherbe Caen / BusinessNico Rosberg / Rosberg Ventures / InvestingNaomi Osaka / Miami pro pickleball team / InvestingMagic Johnson / Washington Commanders / InvestingGiannis Antetokounmpo / Nashville SC / InvestingGiannis Antetokounmpo / Calamos Antetokounmpo ETF (SROI) / InvestingDwyane Wade / Chicago Sky / InvestingRory McIlroy / Alpine F1 Team / InvestingCristiano Ronaldo / Medialivre stake / Film & MediaSerena Williams / Angel City FC / InvestingNaomi Osaka / Hana Kuma / Film & MediaGiannis Antetokounmpo / Rise / Film & MediaRory McIlroy / TMRW Sports / BusinessUsain Bolt / WYLDE / InvestingMegan Rapinoe / A Touch More / Film & MediaSue Bird / A Touch More / Film & MediaBukayo Saka / BigShoe surgeries / PhilanthropyRafael Nadal / ZEL hotels / Real EstateKevin Durant / Swagger (Apple TV+) / Film & MediaPeyton Manning / ManningCast / Film & MediaNaomi Osaka / North Carolina Courage / InvestingDavid Beckham / Lunaz / InvestingPatrick Mahomes / Sporting Kansas City / InvestingPatrick Mahomes / Whataburger franchises / BusinessLewis Hamilton / Mission 44 / PhilanthropyGiannis Antetokounmpo / Milwaukee Brewers / InvestingDwyane Wade / Utah Jazz / InvestingAllyson Felix / Saysh / Business

Category

Business

Hydration Break lists 21 athletes with sourced business ventures, including Shaquille O'Neal, Junior Bridgeman, Lewis Hamilton, Tony Hawk, LeBron James. 26 sourced business ventures, dated from 1973 to 2025.

Athletes who founded, run or franchise real companies.

LAST UPDATED

LeBron JamesThe NBA's all-time scoring leader built a Hollywood studio and a sports-media network on the side.BasketballUSA05 Peyton ManningThe audible-calling QB now runs a production studio named after his signature call.FootballUSA03 Venus WilliamsSeven-time major champ who runs an interior design firm and co-owns an NFL stake.TennisUSA03 Shaquille O'NealHall of Famer, early Google investor, and fast-food empire builder.BasketballUSA06 Tom BradySeven rings, then a broadcasting deal, a production company and an NFL ownership stake.FootballUSA04 Stephen CurryThe greatest shooter ever runs a production company, a signature brand and a family foundation.BasketballUSA04 David BeckhamFrom free kicks to club president: Inter Miami, Salford and a stack of side bets.SoccerEngland05 Maria SharapovaFive-time Slam champion turned candy founder and consumer-brand investor.TennisRussia04 Junior BridgemanTurned 450+ restaurants into a bottling empire, then bought Ebony and a piece of the Bucks.BasketballUSA04 Patrick MahomesChiefs superstar with stakes in three KC teams and a Whataburger expansion.FootballUSA04 Lewis HamiltonSeven-time champion with a plant-based burger chain, a spirits brand and a film credit.Formula 1England04 Kobe BryantThe only NBA legend with an Academy Award.BasketballUSA03 Rory McIlroyMajor champion, VC firm founder, and co-creator of TGL with Tiger Woods.GolfNorthern Ireland05 Usain BoltThe fastest man alive bet on scooters, esports and a new track series.Track & FieldJamaica04 Tony HawkSkateboarding's Birdman owns a board company, a chicken spot, and funds skateparks.SkateboardingUSA04 Billie Jean KingFounder of the WTA and Women's Sports Foundation; pioneer of women's sports media.TennisUSA03 Allyson FelixThe most decorated U.S. track Olympian left Nike and built her own shoe company.Track & FieldUSA01 Candace ParkerThree-time WNBA champ now running women's basketball at Adidas.BasketballUSA01 Lionel MessiArgentina's captain, whose side knocked England out of the 2026 World Cup semifinal, is now a club owner in Uruguay.SoccerArgentina01 Kylian MbappéFrance's captain and striker already owns a club back home.SoccerFrance01 Virat KohliIndia's batting icon is a football club owner and a consumer-brand investor.CricketIndia02

FAQ

Which pro athletes have business ventures?

Hydration Break lists 21 athletes with sourced business ventures, including Shaquille O'Neal, Junior Bridgeman, Lewis Hamilton, Tony Hawk, LeBron James.

How many business ventures does Hydration Break track?

26 sourced business ventures, dated from 1973 to 2025.

Where does this information come from?

Every venture links to its sources, mainly news reports and company or league press releases. Unsourced claims are left out.

Newsletter

The deal sheet, weekly.

New athlete businesses, team stakes, studios and startup checks, every week, with sources. Free.