Who is Maria Sharapova?
Maria Sharapova is a former professional tennis player who reached the rank of number 1 in the world in tennis. She made history by becoming the first Russian to top the world rankings at the age of 18, despite her permanent residence in the United States since 1994, when she moved with her father.
Sharapova has accumulated numerous awards throughout her career, including the title of WTA Player of the Year, Best Women's Tennis Player by ESPY, Women's Tennis Player of the Year at the Russian Cup, and Best International Female Athlete by ESPY. Additionally, she has played ambassadorial roles for major brands such as Prince, Nike, Cole Haan, and Canon, as well as the United Nations Development Program.
In recent years, Sharapova has expanded her investment horizons to include the cryptocurrency and blockchain. She is an investor in MoonPay, a blockchain payments company specializing in converting and transferring cryptocurrencies to fiat currency, and holds a stake in Public, a stock and cryptocurrency trading platform.
In the year 2022, Sharapova stood out by investing in notable projects in the world of cryptocurrencies, including MoonPay, which raised US$87 million in a Series A funding round with the support of figures such as Justin Bieber, Bruce Willis and Snoop Dogg . Additionally, she participated in blockchain-related events, such as Binance Blockchain Week Paris, where he shared his enthusiasm for the technology and its possibilities.
For 2023, Maria Sharapova appears committed to continuing to diversify her investment portfolio, exploring new technologies and supporting blockchain-related projects. Furthermore, its interest in ventures focused on health and well-being suggests that it will continue to invest in this sector, with emphasis on startups such as Tonal and Therabody.
