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Venus Williams is an Operating Partner at Topspin Consumer Partners, where she focuses on health and wellness investments and marketing strategies. A former professional tennis champion with seven Grand Slam titles and four Olympic gold medals, she transitioned into entrepreneurship by founding the interior design firm V Starr in 2002, the activewear brand EleVen in 2012, and the plant-based nutrition company Happy Viking in 2020. Williams also serves as Chief Brand Officer at Asutra and has been a minority investor in the Miami Dolphins since 2009. Her venture portfolio includes 11 direct investments, featuring a recent backing of WeWard in February 2025, a 2023 exit from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and co-investments alongside Kevin Durant’s 35V. Her current professional focus centers on scaling early-stage consumer brands across the broader health, wellness, and global sports sectors.
