New women’s pro volleyball league just doubled its funding, thanks to famous investors

October 4, 2023

League One Volleyball just brought in $35 million in its second round of fundraising — more than doubling the money invested in the startup league.

Investors comprise a roster of bold-face names, such as Amy Schumer — who played high school volleyball — and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The league’s earlier series A funding round, which included tennis legend Billie Jean King, raised some $16.75 million. NPR