Forbes dropped Serena Williams but her $350 million empire disagrees
Serena Williams fell off Forbes' 2026 richest self-made women list despite a $350 million fortune, 14 unicorn investments and an imminent return to professional tennis.
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Serena Williams fell off Forbes' 2026 richest self-made women list despite a $350 million fortune, 14 unicorn investments and an imminent return to professional tennis.
Tennis legend Serena Williams bet on rent-reporting fintech Esusu when most investors wouldn't. Now it's worth $1.2 billion and reaching 12 million renters.
Serena Williams earned $94 million on the tennis court. She built most of her $340 million fortune off it, through Serena Ventures and beyond.
Serena Williams takes a new role mentoring early-stage founders, supporting women and diverse entrepreneurs through social impact investing.
Looking toward the future, Williams is expanding her horizons beyond the tennis court.
Williams is the third retired star athlete to join the Consello Group, following the steps of former NFL star Tom Brady and Pau Gasol.
Williams’ net worth has risen by $35 million since 2019.