Serena Williams shifts career focus toward active role as professional investor
Yahoo Entertainment • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Serena Williams is transitioning her professional focus from professional tennis to the investment industry. In remarks published September 11, she identified her work as an investor as her primary occupation moving forward. Williams advocates for increased female representation within the investment sector, arguing that women possess a distinct perspective when identifying and funding new projects. She emphasizes that investors often prioritize supporting one another and identifying opportunities that may be overlooked by male counterparts. This shift marks a significant change in the priorities of the former tennis player, who now centers her efforts on selecting which business ventures receive capital. No specific retirement date from any remaining athletic activities was provided in the report.
- •Serena Williams identifies investing as her main professional role.
- •She seeks to increase the number of women deciding which ideas receive funding.
- •The former athlete notes that female investors identify opportunities often missed by men.
- •Her approach to business includes investing in diverse locations and supporting other women.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Entertainment — You may know Serena Williams as the GOAT. That's just her side gig. - yahoo.com
"Serena Williams tells Yahoo why investing is now her "main job" and why she wants more women deciding which ideas get funded.
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