Who is Alexis Ohanian? The tech mogul turned Chelsea investor set on backing women’s sports

May 19, 2025

Alexis Ohanian is on a mission to become one of the most influential figures in women’s sports. His investment in Chelsea Women is a huge step to achieving his goal.

In the sports world, many know him as Serena Williams’s husband. In tech, he is better recognised as the Reddit co-founder (and former executive chairman) and venture capitalist. The 42-year-old is determined to ensure his daughters grow up hearing “amazing things about him.”

The American is purchasing an eight per cent stake in the club that would value Chelsea at £245million ($326m), making them the most expensive women’s soccer team globally, surpassing Angel City, the NWSL club in which he also has a stake.

“A game-changing endorsement for women’s game but also for young girls,” Chelsea’s head coach, Sonia Bompastor, said of the investment before the final. yahoo!