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Alexis Ohanian Acquires 10% Stake in Chelsea FC Women for £20 Million

The investment, valuing the club at over £200 million, reinforces Chelsea Women’s standalone structure and accelerates their global ambitions.

Chelsea players celebrate winning the WSL trophy this season.
Alexis Ohanian during a conversation with Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas during the Business of Women Sport Summit presented by Deep Blue Sports and Axios at Chelsea Factory in New York, on April 23, 2024.
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Overview

  • Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and husband of Serena Williams, has purchased a 10% stake in Chelsea FC Women for £20 million, securing a seat on the board.
  • The deal values Chelsea FC Women at over £200 million, making them the most valuable women’s football club globally.
  • Ohanian’s investment will be exclusively directed toward the women’s team, supporting its operational and strategic growth as a separate entity from Chelsea’s men’s team.
  • Chelsea Women recently clinched their sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title with an unbeaten season and are aiming for a domestic treble in the upcoming FA Cup final.
  • This move aligns with Ohanian’s broader efforts to expand women’s sports, following his successful investment in Angel City FC, which sold for $250 million in 2024.