# Hydration Break: full dataset (2026-10-28)
48 athletes, 131 ventures. Source: https://hydrationbreak.co/ . License: CC BY 4.0.

## LeBron James
Sport: Basketball | Status: Active | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/lebron-james/
The NBA's all-time scoring leader built a Hollywood studio and a sports-media network on the side.

- SpringHill Entertainment (Film & Media, year n/a): Production company co-owned with business partner Maverick Carter.
  Sources: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lebron-james-springhill-entertainment-signs-810489 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James
- Uninterrupted (Film & Media, 2015): Athlete-driven digital video company; produced the TIFF-screened documentary The Carter Effect (2017).
  Sources: http://mashable.com/2015/12/03/lebron-james-uninterrupted/#oROYKPAwhqqV ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James
- Liverpool FC stake (Investing, 2011): Received a minority stake in Liverpool FC through a marketing deal with Fenway Sports Group.
  Sources: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703280904576246640754493456 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James
- UNKNWN (Business, 2011): Co-founded the designer retail store UNKNWN in Miami.
  Sources: https://www.gq.com/story/lebron-james-new-store-unknwn ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James
- Cleveland Hustles (Film & Media, year n/a): Hosted a TV series where aspiring entrepreneurs competed to open businesses in Cleveland.
  Sources: https://observer.com/2016/08/nba-legend-lebron-james-gives-small-businesses-a-boost-in-cleveland-hustles/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James

## Kevin Durant
Sport: Basketball | Status: Active | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/kevin-durant/
Two-time Finals MVP turned media mogul and prolific tech investor.

- Thirty Five Ventures (Investing, 2017): Investment and media firm co-founded with Rich Kleiman.
  Sources: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2837433-rich-kleiman-kevin-durant-100-percent-undecided-on-future-amid-knicks-rumors ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Durant
- Boardroom (Film & Media, year n/a): Sports-business multimedia company in the Thirty Five Ventures family.
  Sources: https://boardroom.tv/about/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Durant
- Swagger (Apple TV+) (Film & Media, 2021): TV drama inspired by Durant's youth basketball life, premiered October 29, 2021.
  Sources: https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/25951825/golden-state-warriors-star-kevin-durant-focused-building-future-basketball ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Durant
- Philadelphia Union (Investing, 2020): Acquired a 5% minority stake in the MLS club.
  Sources: https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/nba-star-kevin-durant-joins-philadelphia-union-ownership-group-becomes-community ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Durant
- Skydio (Investing, 2020): Passive investor in the autonomous drone maker.
  Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2020/06/03/funded-by-kevin-durant-and-founded-by-ex-googlers-this-drone-startup-is-scoring-millions-in-government-surveillance-contracts/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Durant

## Peyton Manning
Sport: Football | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/peyton-manning/
The audible-calling QB now runs a production studio named after his signature call.

- Omaha Productions (Film & Media, 2020): Co-founded production studio behind Peyton's Places and the ManningCast.
  Sources: https://nypost.com/2021/02/04/whats-next-for-peyton-manning-inside-his-post-nfl-career-path/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyton_Manning
- ManningCast (Film & Media, 2021): Alternate Monday Night Football broadcast with brother Eli on ESPN2/ESPN+.
  Sources: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31844366/peyton-eli-manning-headline-alternate-monday-night-football-broadcast ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyton_Manning
- Papa John's franchises (Business, 2012): Bought 21 Papa John's stores in Colorado.
  Sources: https://www.nfl.com/news/peyton-manning-a-new-owner-of-21-papa-john-s-pizza-stores-0ap1000000085486 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyton_Manning

## Serena Williams
Sport: Tennis | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/serena-williams/
23-time Grand Slam champion who became a venture capitalist backing diverse founders.

- Serena Ventures (Investing, 2014): VC firm investing in start-ups that 'level the playing field' for women and people of color; raised $110M+ by 2022.
  Sources: https://techparley.com/sport-queen-serena-williams-leads-3-3-million-seed-in-nigerian-startup-stears/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serena_Williams
- Angel City FC (Investing, 2022): Early backer of the LA NWSL club, which began play in 2022.
  Sources: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-03-03/serena-williams-ownership-group-wnba-expansion-team-toronto-tempo ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serena_Williams
- Serena Williams Foundation (Philanthropy, 2008): Funded construction of the Serena Williams Secondary School in Matooni, Kenya, and university scholarships.
  Sources: https://leadingladiesafrica.org/serena-williams-bumble-advert-is-teaching-women-to-ditch-patience/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serena_Williams
- Yetunde Price Resource Center (Philanthropy, 2016): Co-founded with Venus in Compton in honor of their late half-sister.
  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serena_Williams

## Venus Williams
Sport: Tennis | Status: Active | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/venus-williams/
Seven-time major champ who runs an interior design firm and co-owns an NFL stake.

- V Starr Interiors (Business, year n/a): Founded the interior design firm V Starr in Jupiter, Florida (Sonya Haffey became CEO in 2024).
  Sources: https://vstarr.com/about ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_Williams ; https://www.hospitality-interiors.net/news/sonya-haffey-appointed-as-ceo-of-v-starr/
- Miami Dolphins (Investing, 2009): With Serena, became the first African-American women with ownership in an NFL franchise.
  Sources: https://www.nfl.com/news/williams-sisters-become-latest-celebrities-to-buy-part-of-dolph-09000d5d812254b7 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_Williams
- Yetunde Price Resource Center (Philanthropy, 2016): Co-founded with Serena in Compton.
  Sources: https://archive.org/details/venusserenawilli0000edmo ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_Williams

## Naomi Osaka
Sport: Tennis | Status: Active | Country: Japan | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/naomi-osaka/
Four-time Slam winner building a media company and backing women's sports teams.

- Hana Kuma (Film & Media, 2022): Media and production company launched with Stuart Duguid; spun off independently in 2023 after a $5M round.
  Sources: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/caa-signs-naomi-osaka-hana-kuma-media-company-representation-1235809785/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Osaka
- North Carolina Courage (Investing, 2021): Became a co-owner of the NWSL club.
  Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2022/12/14/major-league-pickleball-naomi-osaka-patrick-mahomes/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Osaka
- Miami pro pickleball team (Investing, 2023): Investor in a Miami-based pro pickleball team.
  Sources: https://majorleaguepickleball.co/news/major-league-pickleball-announces-new-ownership-groups-comprised-of-dynamic-leaders-across-sports-business-and-entertainment-including/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Osaka

## Magic Johnson
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/magic-johnson/
Five-time champion who became one of the most successful athlete-owners in sports.

- Los Angeles Dodgers (Investing, year n/a): Part owner; World Series champion as owner in 2020, 2024 and 2025.
  Sources: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/magic-johnson-celebrates-dodgers-world-013633912.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Johnson
- Washington Commanders (Investing, 2023): Invested $240 million in the Josh Harris-led group that bought the NFL team.
  Sources: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2023/07/31/franchises.aspx ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Johnson
- Los Angeles FC (Investing, 2014): Co-owner of the MLS club, MLS Cup champion in 2022.
  Sources: https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/justin-bieber-magic-johnson-wiz-khalifa-among-many-stars-at-mls-cup-2022 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Johnson
- Los Angeles Sparks (Investing, year n/a): Part owner; WNBA champion in 2016.
  Sources: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/magic-johnson-celebrates-dodgers-world-013633912.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Johnson
- Magic Johnson Foundation (Philanthropy, 1991): Foundation founded in 1991.
  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Johnson

## Shaquille O'Neal
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/shaquille-oneal/
Hall of Famer, early Google investor, and fast-food empire builder.

- Google (Investing, year n/a): An early investor in Google.
  Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/11/shaquille-oneal-tells-ellen-degeneres-how-he-invested-in-google.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_O%27Neal
- Five Guys (Business, year n/a): Owned (later sold) 155 Five Guys restaurants, about 10% of locations.
  Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/11/10-celebrities-building-business-empires-with-franchising.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_O%27Neal
- Big Chicken (Business, year n/a): Owns the Big Chicken chicken-sandwich brand.
  Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2018/12/11/shaqs-fun-house-a-super-sized-super-bowl-party-with-longterm-ambitions/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_O%27Neal
- Papa John's (Business, 2019): Joined the board and invested in nine Atlanta-area stores.
  Sources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jeremyhayes/greatest-shaq-commercials ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_O%27Neal
- Sacramento Kings (Investing, 2013): Became a minority owner.
  Sources: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2002/11/05/kings-come-out-fighting/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_O%27Neal
- Real estate entrepreneur (Real Estate, year n/a): Owns car washes, health clubs and a movie theater in Newark.
  Sources: https://latimes.com/sports/la-sp-briefing12-2008jun12,0,7253710.story ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_O%27Neal

## Alex Rodriguez
Sport: Baseball | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/alex-rodriguez/
A-Rod's second act is a real-estate and holdings empire.

- A-Rod Corp (Investing, 1996): Holding company investing in tech, real estate, wellness and entertainment.
  Sources: https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/alex-rodriguez-baseball-net-worth ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Rodriguez
- Newport Property Construction (Real Estate, 2008): Founded a real-estate development firm.
  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Rodriguez
- Monument Capital Management (Real Estate, 2012): Has acquired more than $1 billion of real-estate assets in 16 states.
  Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/07/ex-mlb-star-alex-rodriguez-i-work-harder-at-business-than-baseball.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Rodriguez

## Tom Brady
Sport: Football | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/tom-brady/
Seven rings, then a broadcasting deal, a production company and an NFL ownership stake.

- 199 Productions (Film & Media, 2020): Production company named after his 2000 draft pick number.
  Sources: https://www.boston.com/sports/media/2020/03/13/tom-brady-199-productions/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brady
- TB12 (Business, 2016): Training and wellness brand with merchandise and a snack line.
  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brady
- Las Vegas Raiders (Investing, 2024): Became a partial owner.
  Sources: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mark-davis-tom-brady-was-close-to-signing-with-raiders-in-2020-gruden-and-mayock-said-no ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brady
- NFL on Fox (Film & Media, 2024): Lead color commentator.
  Sources: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-10-years-375-million-for-tom-brady ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brady

## Stephen Curry
Sport: Basketball | Status: Active | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/stephen-curry/
The greatest shooter ever runs a production company, a signature brand and a family foundation.

- Unanimous Media (Film & Media, 2018): Production company founded with Erick Peyton; signed a multi-year deal with Sony Pictures at launch.
  Sources: https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/press_releases/2018/04_18/042318_stephencurry.html ; https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/caa-signs-unanimous-media-stephen-curry-erick-peyton-1236511913/
- Curry Brand (Business, 2013): President of his signature shoe and apparel line with Under Armour (partnership 2013–2025).
  Sources: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/under-armour-and-stephen-curry-launch-curry-brand-301182761.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Curry
- Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation (Philanthropy, 2019): Launched with Ayesha Curry in Oakland.
  Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmurray/2019/08/11/with-the-launch-of-the-eat-learn-play-foundation-stephen-and-ayesha-curry-are-taking-their-philanthropy-to-the-next-level/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Curry
- Nothing But Nets (Philanthropy, 2012): Donated three malaria nets per three-pointer made to the UN Foundation campaign.
  Sources: https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975709 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Curry

## Michael Jordan
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/michael-jordan/
The first former player to become majority owner of an NBA team, now a NASCAR owner.

- Charlotte Hornets (Investing, 2010): Bought a minority stake in 2006, controlling interest in 2010, sold majority in 2023.
  Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20140104074138/http://lubbockonline.com/stories/051099/pro_051099077.shtml ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan
- 23XI Racing (Investing, year n/a): Co-owner of the NASCAR Cup Series team.
  Sources: https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/10/22/michael-jordan-denny-hamlin-team-name-23xi-racing-bubba-wallace/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan
- Boys & Girls Club (Philanthropy, 1996): Founded a Chicago-area club dedicated to his father.
  Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20121107080346/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nba/longterm/jordan/articles/chicago14.htm ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan

## David Beckham
Sport: Soccer | Status: Retired | Country: England | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/david-beckham/
From free kicks to club president: Inter Miami, Salford and a stack of side bets.

- Inter Miami CF (Investing, 2014): President and co-owner of the MLS club, which began play in 2020.
  Sources: http://www.socceramerica.com/article/51723/beckham-is-mls-expansion-story-du-jour.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham
- Salford City (Investing, 2019): Joined his Class of '92 teammates as part owner.
  Sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46972871 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham
- Lunaz (Investing, 2021): Bought a 10% stake in the vehicle electrification firm.
  Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jun/03/david-beckham-buys-stakes-in-vehicle-electrification-firm ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham
- David Beckham Academy (Business, 2005): Founded football schools in London and Los Angeles.
  Sources: http://www.socceramerica.com/article/51723/beckham-is-mls-expansion-story-du-jour.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham
- 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund (Philanthropy, 2015): UNICEF ambassador since 2005; launched his fund in 2015.
  Sources: http://m.unicef.org.uk/UNICEFs-Work/Our-supporters/Celebrities/David-Beckham/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham

## Maria Sharapova
Sport: Tennis | Status: Retired | Country: Russia | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/maria-sharapova/
Five-time Slam champion turned candy founder and consumer-brand investor.

- Sugarpova (Business, 2012): Launched her own confectionery brand.
  Sources: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/102169-maria-sharpova-s-sugarpova-fills-a-niche ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Sharapova
- Supergoop (Investing, 2014): Invested in the sunscreen brand (Blackstone later took a majority stake).
  Sources: https://www.vogue.com/article/maria-sharapova-new-supergoop-sunscreen-co-owner ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Sharapova
- Therabody (Investing, 2020): Became an investor in the wellness brand.
  Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/11/maria-sharapova-invests-in-therabody.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Sharapova
- Maria Sharapova Foundation (Philanthropy, year n/a): Foundation helping children around the world.
  Sources: https://chnet.com/4209/maria-sharapova-foundation.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Sharapova

## Roger Staubach
Sport: Football | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/roger-staubach/
Hall of Fame QB who built a commercial real-estate firm and sold it for $613M.

- The Staubach Company (Real Estate, 1977): Commercial real estate business started with Robert Holloway Jr.
  Sources: https://www.denverpost.com/2008/06/16/staubach-firm-sold-for-613-million/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Staubach
- Sale to Jones Lang LaSalle (Real Estate, 2008): Sold his firm to JLL for $613 million.
  Sources: https://www.reuters.com/article/staubach-joneslanglasalle/update-2-jones-lang-lasalle-to-buy-staubach-co-idUSN1628228220080616/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Staubach

## Junior Bridgeman
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired (deceased) | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/junior-bridgeman/
Turned 450+ restaurants into a bottling empire, then bought Ebony and a piece of the Bucks.

- Restaurant franchises (Business, year n/a): Owned over 450 fast-food restaurants including 160+ Wendy's and 120 Chili's.
  Sources: https://www.nrn.com/restaurant-executives/junior-bridgeman-trades-restaurants-for-coca-cola ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Bridgeman
- Coca-Cola bottling (Business, 2016): Started a Coca-Cola bottling and distribution company.
  Sources: https://investors.coca-colacompany.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/822/new-bottler-to-join-u-s-coca-cola-system-three-existing-bottlers-sign-letters-of-intent-to-expand ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Bridgeman
- Ebony and Jet (Film & Media, year n/a): Acquired Ebony and Jet magazines.
  Sources: https://www.adammendler.com/blog/eden-bridgeman-sklenar/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Bridgeman
- Milwaukee Bucks (Investing, 2024): Purchased a 10% interest valuing the team at $4 billion.
  Sources: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bridgju01.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Bridgeman

## Colin Kaepernick
Sport: Football | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/colin-kaepernick/
Activist QB who founded a youth camp and a publishing house.

- Know Your Rights Camp (Philanthropy, 2016): Free seminars for disadvantaged youths, co-founded with Nessa.
  Sources: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/colin-kaepernick-eif-philanthropy-1235169063/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Kaepernick
- Kaepernick Publishing (Film & Media, 2020): Launched 'Abolition for the People' essay collection with Medium.
  Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/colin-kaepernick-abolish-police-prisons-essay-medium-2020-10-08/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Kaepernick

## Patrick Mahomes
Sport: Football | Status: Active | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/patrick-mahomes/
Chiefs superstar with stakes in three KC teams and a Whataburger expansion.

- Kansas City Royals (Investing, 2020): Joined the ownership group as a minority stakeholder.
  Sources: https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/patrick-mahomes-joins-royals-ownership-group ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Mahomes
- Sporting Kansas City (Investing, 2021): Joined the Sporting Club ownership group.
  Sources: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619418/kansas-city-qb-patrick-mahomes-buys-stake-mls-club-sporting-kansas-city ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Mahomes
- Whataburger franchises (Business, 2021): Investor in a group expanding Whataburger to Missouri and Kansas.
  Sources: https://www.kctv5.com/2024/06/03/kansas-citys-latest-mahomes-backed-whataburger-location-opens-near-arrowhead/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Mahomes
- 15 and the Mahomies Foundation (Philanthropy, 2019): Nonprofit he established.
  Sources: https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-announces-foundation-15-and-the-mahomies/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Mahomes

## Lewis Hamilton
Sport: Formula 1 | Status: Active | Country: England | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/lewis-hamilton/
Seven-time champion with a plant-based burger chain, a spirits brand and a film credit.

- Neat Burger (Business, year n/a): Plant-based restaurant chain; served free meals to NHS workers during COVID-19.
  Sources: https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/lewis-hamiltons-vegan-burger-chain-is-giving-free-vegan-meals-to-nhs-workers/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton
- Almave (Business, year n/a): Founder of a premium non-alcoholic agave spirit brand.
  Sources: https://www.wwd.com/pop-culture/new-fashion-releases/lewis-hamilton-almave-non-alcoholic-mezcal-1238030038/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton
- Mission 44 (Philanthropy, 2021): Charity helping young people from under-represented backgrounds.
  Sources: https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/news/2021/07/mercdes-lewis-hamilton-launch-joint-charitable-initiative-ignite/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton
- The Game Changers (Film & Media, 2018): Executive producer of the documentary.
  Sources: https://gamechangersmovie.com/the-film/# ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton

## Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sport: Basketball | Status: Active | Country: Greece | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/giannis-antetokounmpo/
From Athens street vendor to MVP, owner, and subject of a Disney film.

- Milwaukee Brewers (Investing, 2021): Became a minority owner.
  Sources: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32056841/milwaukee-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-purchase-stake-milwaukee-brewers-sources-say/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giannis_Antetokounmpo
- Nashville SC (Investing, 2023): Minority owners with his brothers.
  Sources: https://www.nashvillesc.com/news/filip-forsberg-giannis-antetokounmpo-join-nashville-soccer-club-ownership-group ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giannis_Antetokounmpo
- Calamos Antetokounmpo ETF (SROI) (Investing, 2023): 50/50 joint venture with Calamos on a sustainable-equities ETF, listed in 2023; Calamos announced its liquidation in September 2026.
  Sources: https://www.calamos.com/about/news/press-releases/2023/calamos-investments-announces-the-listing-of-the-etf-sroi/ ; https://etf.net/news/calamos-to-liquidate-its-giannis-antetokounmpo-sustainable-etf-2026-09-11 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giannis_Antetokounmpo
- Rise (Film & Media, 2022): Film based on the life of Giannis and his family.
  Sources: https://news.disney.com/rise-movie ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giannis_Antetokounmpo

## Kobe Bryant
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired (deceased) | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/kobe-bryant/
The only NBA legend with an Academy Award.

- Dear Basketball (Creative, 2018): Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
  Sources: https://www.nba.com/news/kobe-bryants-dear-basketball-wins-oscar-best-animated-short-film ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant
- Kobe Inc. (Business, year n/a): Established to own and grow brands in the sports industry.
  Sources: http://www.ocregister.com/sports/kobebryant-88229-makeawishfoundation-lakers.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant
- Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation (Philanthropy, 2007): Founded with his wife.
  Sources: http://www.ocregister.com/sports/kobebryant-88229-makeawishfoundation-lakers.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant

## Dwyane Wade
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/dwyane-wade/
Heat legend turned co-owner of the Utah Jazz and Chicago Sky.

- Utah Jazz (Investing, 2021): Bought a minority stake in the Ryan Smith-led group.
  Sources: https://www.nba.com/news/dwyane-wade-joins-utah-jazz-ownership-group ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwyane_Wade
- Chicago Sky (Investing, 2023): Joined the WNBA team's ownership group.
  Sources: https://sky.wnba.com/news/dwyane-wade-invests-in-wnbas-chicago-sky/#:~:text=Wade%20joins%20the%20franchise%20as,10%25%20stake%20in%20the%20team. ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwyane_Wade

## Rory McIlroy
Sport: Golf | Status: Active | Country: Northern Ireland | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/rory-mcilroy/
Major champion, VC firm founder, and co-creator of TGL with Tiger Woods.

- Symphony Ventures (Investing, 2019): Venture capital firm founded with agent Sean O'Flaherty.
  Sources: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/04/07/golfs-most-marketable-players/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_McIlroy
- TMRW Sports (Business, 2022): Co-founded with Tiger Woods and Mike McCarley.
  Sources: https://www.sportico.com/leagues/golf/2024/tmrw-sports-500-million-value-series-a-funding-round-1234785406/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_McIlroy
- Whoop (Investing, 2020): Investor in the $100M Series E.
  Sources: https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2020/10/28/rory-mcilroy-justin-thomas-among-whoop-series-e-financing-investors/76531859007/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_McIlroy
- Alpine F1 Team (Investing, 2023): Joined the investment group.
  Sources: https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-invests-in-formula-one-team-alpine-ownership ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_McIlroy
- The Rory Foundation (Philanthropy, 2013): Supports children's charities; pledged £1M to the Cancer Fund for Children.
  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_McIlroy

## Usain Bolt
Sport: Track & Field | Status: Retired | Country: Jamaica | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/usain-bolt/
The fastest man alive bet on scooters, esports and a new track series.

- Bolt Mobility (Business, 2018): Co-founded electric scooter company.
  Sources: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/16/sport/usain-bolt-electric-scooter-bolt-spt-intl/index.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt
- WYLDE (Investing, 2022): Co-owner of the Irish esports organisation.
  Sources: https://wylde.gg/about/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt
- Nitro Athletics (Investing, year n/a): Took a financial stake in the Australian meet series.
  Sources: https://spikes.worldathletics.org/post/book-excerpt-usain-bolt-legend ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt
- Bolt! (iOS game) (Creative, 2012): Game based on his exploits, launched with RockLive.
  Sources: http://mashable.com/2012/07/18/usain-bolt ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt

## Tony Hawk
Sport: Skateboarding | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/tony-hawk/
Skateboarding's Birdman owns a board company, a chicken spot, and funds skateparks.

- Birdhouse Skateboards (Business, year n/a): Owner of the skateboard company he launched.
  Sources: http://www.biography.com/people/tony-hawk-40989 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk
- Chick & Hawk (Business, year n/a): Skate-culture chicken sandwich restaurant.
  Sources: https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/chick-and-hawk-encinitas-opening/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk
- Tony Hawk Foundation (Philanthropy, 2002): Funds safe, legal public skateparks.
  Sources: https://www.rwbuilttoplay.org/transformative-tony-hawk-foundation-becomes-the-skatepark-project/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk
- Scott Coker MMA promotion (Investing, 2026): Announced as a primary investor in a new MMA promotion.
  Sources: https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/sports/scott-coker-details-plans-for-new-mma-league-platform-to-make-a-big-pot-of-gold/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk

## Mia Hamm
Sport: Soccer | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/mia-hamm/
Two-time World Cup winner, co-owner of LAFC and Angel City.

- Los Angeles FC (Investing, 2014): Announced as a co-owner of the MLS team.
  Sources: https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-mls-franchise-los-angeles-20141030-story.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mia_Hamm
- Angel City FC (Investing, year n/a): Co-owner of the NWSL club.
  Sources: https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2022-04-24/mia-hamm-angel-city ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mia_Hamm
- Mia Hamm Foundation (Philanthropy, 1999): Raises funds for bone marrow and cord blood transplant patients.
  Sources: http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/people/shows/hamm/profile.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mia_Hamm

## Billie Jean King
Sport: Tennis | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/billie-jean-king/
Founder of the WTA and Women's Sports Foundation; pioneer of women's sports media.

- Women's Tennis Association (Business, 1973): First president of the women's players union.
  Sources: https://www.billiejeanking.com/biography/firsts-and-facts/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Jean_King
- Women's Sports Foundation (Philanthropy, 1974): Started the foundation.
  Sources: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/who-we-are/our-team/our-founder/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Jean_King
- womenSports magazine (Film & Media, 1974): Co-founded the magazine with Larry King and Jim Jorgensen.
  Sources: https://vault.si.com/vault/1968/05/27/they-cheer-when-the-parson-is-pitching ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Jean_King

## Allyson Felix
Sport: Track & Field | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/allyson-felix/
The most decorated U.S. track Olympian left Nike and built her own shoe company.

- Saysh (Business, 2021): Founded her own footwear company; won Olympic medals in her own Saysh spikes.
  Sources: https://time.com/6073949/allyson-felix-launching-saysh-shoes/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allyson_Felix

## Candace Parker
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/candace-parker/
Three-time WNBA champ now running women's basketball at Adidas.

- Adidas Women's Basketball (Business, 2024): Named president of Adidas women's basketball after retiring.
  Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/id/24248609 ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candace_Parker

## Dikembe Mutombo
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired (deceased) | Country: DR Congo | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/dikembe-mutombo/
Shot-blocking legend whose foundation built a 300-bed hospital in Kinshasa.

- Dikembe Mutombo Foundation (Philanthropy, 1997): Founded to improve living conditions in the DR Congo.
  Sources: https://www.si.com/nba/2021/04/08/dikembe-mutombo-post-career-coffee-company ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikembe_Mutombo
- Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital (Philanthropy, year n/a): Hospital and research center in Kinshasa, a model for the region.
  Sources: https://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/4125439.html ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikembe_Mutombo

## Alex Morgan
Sport: Soccer | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/alex-morgan/
Two-time World Cup champion who co-founded a women's sports media company and writes kids' books.

- TOGETHXR (Film & Media, 2021): Co-founded the women's sports media and commerce company with Sue Bird, Chloe Kim and Simone Manuel.
  Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/03/business/togethxr-womens-sports-trnd ; https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/alex-morgan-sue-bird-chloe-kim-simone-manuel-togethxr
- The Kicks (Creative, year n/a): Children's book series with Simon & Schuster, later adapted into a live-action kids series.
  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Morgan

## Megan Rapinoe
Sport: Soccer | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/megan-rapinoe/
World Cup winner and activist who now runs a production company with Sue Bird.

- A Touch More (Film & Media, 2022): Production company co-founded with Sue Bird, in partnership with TOGETHXR; debuted with the audio doc '30 for 30: Pink Card'.
  Sources: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/sue-bird-megan-rapinoe-production-company-a-touch-more-1235451753/ ; https://boardroom.tv/a-touch-more-sue-bird-megan-rapinoe-production-company/

## Sue Bird
Sport: Basketball | Status: Retired | Country: USA | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/sue-bird/
Four-time WNBA champion turned media founder.

- TOGETHXR (Film & Media, 2021): Co-founded the women's sports media and commerce company.
  Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/03/business/togethxr-womens-sports-trnd
- A Touch More (Film & Media, 2022): Production company co-founded with Megan Rapinoe.
  Sources: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/sue-bird-megan-rapinoe-production-company-a-touch-more-1235451753/

## Erling Haaland
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: Norway | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/erling-haaland/
Norway's 2026 World Cup meme machine (cowboy Snapchats, leading the Viking Row after the win over Brazil) also runs a serious investment vehicle.

- Pillage 3 / Maritime & Merchant Bank (Investing, 2024): His investment company Pillage 3 bought about 0.7% of the Oslo shipping-finance bank, after earlier buying into Höegh Autoliners.
  Sources: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-21/norwegian-football-star-haaland-invests-in-ship-finance-bank ; https://e24.no/boers-og-finans/i/4BoOJq/haaland-tjente-3-4-millioner-paa-aksjer-i-fjor
- Db (luggage brand) (Investing, 2025): Joined Scandinavian bag and luggage brand Db as a minority shareholder alongside Gustav Witzøe.
  Sources: https://dbjourney.com/pages/erling-haaland-and-gustav-witzoe-join-db
- Norway Chess / Chess Mates (Investing, 2026): Co-founded Chess Mates with Morten Borge, which took a 25% stake in Norway Chess to launch the Total Chess World Championship Tour.
  Sources: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/chess-man-city-striker-haaland-invests-norway-chess-2026-03-19/ ; https://www.chess.com/news/view/erling-haaland-joins-norway-chess-as-an-investor-chess-is-an-incredible-game ; https://norwaychess.no/en/2026/03/19/erling-haaland-invests-in-norway-chess-to-launch-the-new-total-chess-world-championship-tour/

## Martin Ødegaard
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: Norway | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/martin-degaard/
Norway's captain grabbed the bass drum to lead the viral Viking Row on the pitch at the 2026 World Cup.

- Recharge Health (Flexbeam) (Investing, year n/a): Invested in the Norwegian startup behind the Flexbeam infrared light-therapy device, alongside Casper Ruud and Mats Zuccarello.
  Sources: https://www.shifter.no/nyheter/odegaard-ruud-og-zuccarello-inn-i-startup-som-hevder-a-lindre-smerte-med-infrarodt-lys/272345

## Leo Østigård
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: Norway | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/leo-stig-rd/
Norway's 2026 World Cup defender has quietly built a personal index of Norwegian savings banks.

- Lokkomo (savings-bank holdings) (Investing, 2021): His holding company Lokkomo owns equity certificates in more than 20 Norwegian savings banks and grew from about NOK 1M in assets (2021) to over NOK 40M (2025).
  Sources: https://www.shifter.no/nyheter/disse-vm-spillerne-har-investert-i-startups/467847

## Jude Bellingham
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: England | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/jude-bellingham/
His Haaland bromance and quick brace made him one of England's most-talked-about players at the 2026 World Cup.

- Birmingham Phoenix (The Hundred) (Investing, 2026): Bought a 1.2% stake in the Birmingham Phoenix cricket franchise, with a focus on community and grassroots work.
  Sources: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/13534108/jude-bellingham-invests-in-birmingham-phoenix-in-the-hundred-i-owe-the-city-says-real-madrid-and-england-star ; https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brings-magic-dust-inside-story-jude-bellinghams-birmingham-phoenix-investment-1533318

## Harry Kane
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: England | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/harry-kane/
England's captain went viral for losing his voice at the 2026 World Cup; off the pitch he writes startup checks.

- LEAD Locker Room fund (Investing, 2024): Among the first athletes in LEAD's invite-only Locker Room fund, which backs sports and health startups such as TMRW Sports.
  Sources: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/english-mens-soccer-captain-harry-kane-liv-golf-star-brooks-koepka-st-louis-blues-captain-brayden-schenn-among-elite-athletes-joining-leads-locker-room-fund-302281788.html ; https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/10/21/finance-locker-room/
- Seat Unique (Investing, 2025): Became a shareholder in the UK premium ticketing and hospitality platform.
  Sources: https://www.seatunique.com/blog/harry-kane-backs-premium-ticketing-platform-seat-unique/

## Bukayo Saka
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: England | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/bukayo-saka/
England winger in the 2026 World Cup squad, known off the pitch for funding children's surgery in Nigeria.

- BigShoe surgeries (Philanthropy, 2022): Funded 120 operations for children in Nigeria through the charity BigShoe.
  Sources: https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/63677733 ; https://guardian.ng/sport/arsenal-star-saka-funds-120-life-changing-surgeries-for-nigerian-kids/

## Marcus Rashford
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: England | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/marcus-rashford/
The footballer who changed UK child-food policy also runs a book club and a children's book line.

- Marcus Rashford Book Club (Philanthropy, 2021): Launched with Macmillan Children's Books and the National Literacy Trust to give free books to disadvantaged children.
  Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-56798010 ; https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/marcus-rashford-book-club/
- Children's books with Macmillan (Creative, year n/a): Author of children's books published under his Pan Macmillan partnership.
  Sources: https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/books-for-children/marcus-rashford

## Lionel Messi
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: Argentina | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/lionel-messi/
Argentina's captain, whose side knocked England out of the 2026 World Cup semifinal, is now a club owner in Uruguay.

- Deportivo LSM (Business, 2025): Became co-owner, with Luis Suárez, of the Uruguayan club Suárez founded; it was renamed Deportivo LSM.
  Sources: https://apnews.com/article/messi-suarez-uruguay-team-miami-4644a1a47cf77f54f4ccb142aea32375 ; https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2025/05/27/messi-luis-surez-deportivo-lsm-soccer-uruguay/83879593007/

## Kylian Mbappé
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: France | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/kylian-mbapp/
France's captain and striker already owns a club back home.

- Stade Malherbe Caen (Business, 2024): His company Interconnected Ventures, through Coalition Capital, bought a majority stake in the French club.
  Sources: https://apnews.com/article/mbappe-soccer-ownership-caen-5d47a347a44537c3045a485deea6e19c ; https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c03ldg22yndo

## Cristiano Ronaldo
Sport: Soccer | Status: Active | Country: Portugal | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/cristiano-ronaldo/
The most-followed athlete on earth runs hotels and part-owns a Portuguese media group.

- Pestana CR7 hotels (Real Estate, 2016): 50/50 lifestyle-hotel partnership with Pestana Hotel Group, which has expanded to cities including Paris.
  Sources: https://www.pestanagroup.com/en/pestana-hotel-group-and-cristiano-ronaldo-open-hotel-in-paris/ ; https://expresso.pt/economia/2024-08-29-tentaculos-empresariais-de-cristiano-ronaldo-agarram-hoteis-jornais-e-aguas-23bc43f4
- Medialivre stake (Film & Media, 2023): His company CR7 S.A. took a 30% stake in Medialivre, owner of Correio da Manhã and CMTV.
  Sources: https://expresso.pt/economia/2024-08-29-tentaculos-empresariais-de-cristiano-ronaldo-agarram-hoteis-jornais-e-aguas-23bc43f4

## Virat Kohli
Sport: Cricket | Status: Active | Country: India | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/virat-kohli/
India's batting icon is a football club owner and a consumer-brand investor.

- FC Goa (Business, 2014): Joined the Indian Super League club as co-owner and ambassador.
  Sources: https://www.indiansuperleague.com/press-releases/fc-goa-announces-virat-kohli-as-new-co-owner-and-ambassador
- WROGN (Investing, year n/a): Investor in the fashion brand WROGN, which later received a ₹125 crore investment from Aditya Birla's TMRW.
  Sources: https://www.adityabirla.com/media/press-releases/tmrw-house-of-brands-makes-the-right-move-with-inr-125-cr-investment/ ; https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/virat-kohli-business-portfolio-from-vault-gyms-to-fc-goa-and-one8-check-companies-he-has-invested-in-11792933768335.html

## Rafael Nadal
Sport: Tennis | Status: Retired | Country: Spain | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/rafael-nadal/
The 22-time Slam champion co-owns a hotel brand with Meliá.

- ZEL hotels (Real Estate, 2022): Launched the ZEL lifestyle hotel brand as a joint venture with Meliá Hotels International.
  Sources: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/melia-hotels-international-and-tennis-player-rafael-nadal-launch-zel-a-new-lifestyle-hotel-brand-301704703.html

## Roger Federer
Sport: Tennis | Status: Retired | Country: Switzerland | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/roger-federer/
His sneaker bet on a Swiss startup turned into one of sport's best investments.

- On (running brand) (Investing, 2019): Joined Swiss running brand On as an investor and entrepreneur, working on product and marketing.
  Sources: https://press.on-running.com/roger-federer-joins-swiss-running-brand-on-as-an-entrepreneur

## Siya Kolisi
Sport: Rugby | Status: Active | Country: South Africa | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/siya-kolisi/
Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok captain who runs a foundation with his wife Rachel.

- Kolisi Foundation (Philanthropy, 2020): Founded with Rachel Kolisi in 2020 to tackle inequality in South African communities.
  Sources: https://kolisifoundation.org/kolisi-foundation-one-by-one-we-will-impact-the-nation/

## Nico Rosberg
Sport: Formula 1 | Status: Retired | Country: Germany | Profile: https://hydrationbreak.co/athletes/nico-rosberg/
The 2016 F1 world champion is now a venture capitalist.

- Rosberg Ventures (Investing, 2024): His venture firm launched a $75M fund of funds to back startups.
  Sources: https://tech.eu/2024/04/16/nico-rosenberg-launches-new-fund/ ; https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/rosberg-ventures-announces-the-creation-of-a-new-over-e70-million-fund-of-funds-aimed-to-boost-global-startup-innovation