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Unrivaled Women's Basketball League Valued at $340 Million After Series B Investment Round

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The Unrivaled women's basketball league, co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, has secured a significant investment, valuing the league at $340 million. This comes after the league wrapped up its first season in March and announced a promising future for women's sports. The Series B investment round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with prominent investors such as Serena Williams' venture capital firm, Serene Ventures, and sports executive Sam Rapoport. The league has also attracted other high-profile investors, including NBA stars and decorated coaches.

Key Takeaways:

  • Unrivaled women's basketball league is now valued at $340 million after closing its Series B investment round led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
  • The league secured more than $28 million in Series A funding last December and an additional $7 million in seed funding.
  • The league has attracted prominent investors, including Serena Williams' Serene Ventures, Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young, Orlando Magic's Franz and Moritz Wagner, University of Maryland president Darryll J. Pines, and his wife Sylvia.
  • Unrivaled has also secured investments from Alex Morgan's Trybe Ventures and Warner Bros. Discovery, building on their previous investments in the league.
  • The league has secured partnerships with top players, including NBA stars Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Carmelo Anthony, as well as decorated coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley.
  • Unrivaled's debut season saw players earning the highest average salary in women's professional sports league history, with players having equity stakes in the league.
  • The league averaged 221,000 viewers on TNT and truTV during its regular season and sold out every game held at its arena in Miami.
  • Unrivaled's third season will tip off in January 2026, with a promising outlook for the league's future.

Statistics:

  • Unrivaled women's basketball league valued at $340 million.
  • Series B investment round secured more than $28 million in funding.
  • Additional $7 million raised during seed round.
  • Viewership averaged 221,000 viewers on TNT and truTV during regular season.
  • Every game held at Unrivaled's arena in Miami sold out.

Sources:

  • WNBA: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
  • "Series B Investment Round" press release (date not specified)
  • "Unrivaled Women's Basketball League Secures $7 Million in Seed Funding" press release (date not specified)
  • "Alex Bazzell statement" (date not specified)
  • "Unrivaled's first season" article (date not specified)

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