News Brief
Summary
Alexis Ohanian, through his firm Seven Seven Six, is leading the ownership group for a new professional women’s volleyball team, LOVB Los Angeles. This investment expands his growing portfolio in women’s sports, capitalizing on the sport’s rising popularity in participation and viewership.
Key Points
- Investment: Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six leads the ownership group for LOVB Los Angeles Volleyball.
- Portfolio Expansion: This adds to his existing investments in women’s sports, including Angel City FC (NWSL) and LA Golf Club (TGL).
- LOVB Profile: Founded in 2020, the league has youth and professional components, media deals with ESPN and Versant, and sponsors like Skims. It has raised over $160 million.
- Market Trend: Volleyball participation and viewership are at record highs (e.g., 479,000+ high school girls in 2023-24). LOVB’s inaugural season saw sold-out matches and over $1 million in merchandise sales.
- Ohanian’s Vision: He views women’s sports as a major business opportunity, stating that increased investment leads to greater success for leagues and athletes.
新闻简报
总结
亚历克西斯·奥哈尼安通过其公司 Seven Seven Six，正在领导一个新的职业女子排球队 LOVB 洛杉矶的所有权集团。这项投资扩大了他不断增长的女子体育投资组合，并利用了排球运动在参与度和收视率方面日益增长的人气。
关键点
- 投资：亚历克西斯·奥哈尼安的 Seven Seven Six 领导 LOVB 洛杉矶排球队的所有权集团。
- 投资组合扩张：这增加了他对女子体育的现有投资，包括 Angel City FC（美国国家女子足球联赛）和 LA Golf Club（TGL 高尔夫联赛）。
- LOVB 概况：该联盟成立于2020年，包含青年和职业部分，与 ESPN 和 Versant 签订了媒体版权协议，并拥有 Skims 等知名赞助商。已筹集超过1.6亿美元资金。
- 市场趋势：排球的参与度和收视率创下历史新高（例如，2023-24赛季有超过47.9万名高中女生参与）。LOVB 的首个赛季出现了多场比赛门票售罄和商品销售额超过100万美元的情况。
- 奥哈尼安的愿景：他将女子体育视为一个巨大的商业机会，并表示增加投资将为联赛和运动员带来更大的成功。
Original Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/alexis-ohanian-backs-league-one-volleyball.html