Alexis Ohanian Drives Historic Growth in Women’s Sports Investments

The Reddit co-founder and venture capitalist has championed women’s sports, transforming undervalued opportunities into record-breaking successes.

Alexis Ohanian, inspired by his daughter Olympia and wife Serena Williams, has invested heavily in women’s sports, including founding Angel City FC, now valued at $300 million.
Through his venture firm Seven Seven Six, Ohanian has focused on underrepresented entrepreneurs and women’s sports, seeding the firm with $100 million of his own money.
He launched Athlos NYC, a groundbreaking women-only track and field event, offering record cash prizes and attracting millions of viewers across platforms.
Ohanian highlights the economic potential of women’s sports, countering past skepticism by proving these investments can generate significant returns.
His efforts reflect a broader mission to drive equity and opportunity in sports and business, leveraging capitalism as a tool for social change.