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Unrivaled Valuation Soars to $340M, Plans Expansion

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, raised its valuation to $340 million after a Series B funding round.
Investors included Trae Young, Serena Williams, Alex Morgan, and Bessemer Venture Partners.
The league plans to enhance its Miami facility and may expand to non-WNBA cities.
Unrivaled aims to add two teams for its second season in January 2026.
The average player salary is $220,000, with players receiving equity stakes, improving compensation in women's sports.

History

Historical Context

Title IX, enacted in 1972, mandated gender equality in education, significantly boosting women's sports participation. The WNBA, founded in 1996, has played a crucial role in promoting female athletes, with average player salaries reaching $220,000. The newly established league Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier in 2023, raised $340 million to further enhance opportunities for women in sports.

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Story summary

Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, raised its valuation to $340 million after a Series B funding round.
Investors included Trae Young, Serena Williams, Alex Morgan, and Bessemer Venture Partners.
The league plans to enhance its Miami facility and may expand to non-WNBA cities.
Unrivaled aims to add two teams for its second season in January 2026.
The average player salary is $220,000, with players receiving equity stakes, improving compensation in women's sports.

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