– Series C Fundraise Also Includes Investment from Jenny Just and Reinvestment from Carmelo Anthony, Geno Auriemma, the Berman Family, Bessemer Venture Partners, Ashton Kutcher, Alex Morgan and Trybe Ventures, Dan Rosensweig and Trae Young –
– Core to the League's Mission, Players Remain the League's Largest Equity Group with Player Equity Pool Now Valued at nearly $200 Million –
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