Nico Rosberg Raises $100 Million for VC Firm Rosberg Ventures
Former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has raised $100 million for his venture capital firm, Rosberg Ventures, closing an oversubscribed third investment round and bringing total assets under management to over $200 million. The firm has invested in tech companies like ClickHouse and AI startups such as Black Forest Labs and Eleven Labs, while also supporting the hydrogen-powered Extreme E motor racing series through his team, Rosberg X Racing, which has won championships in 2021 and 2023. This move aligns with a growing trend of athletes diversifying into investment portfolios.
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Former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has secured $100 million for Rosberg Ventures, closing its third investment round this month, which was oversubscribed. The firm now has over $200 million in assets under management.
Investments from Rosberg Ventures include tech company ClickHouse, and Rosberg's personal stakes in AI firms Black Forest Labs and Eleven Labs. Rosberg also invested in the Extreme E motor racing series, which is transitioning to hydrogen power.
His team, Rosberg X Racing, won championships in 2021 and 2023. The recent fund raise involved capped allocations to optimize performance. Rosberg is part of a trend among athletes, like Serena Williams, diversifying into investment portfolios.
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