When Issa Rae touches it, history shows it's something fire.
Issa Rae’s latest investment connects her growing business portfolio with women’s basketball. Unrivaled announced October 5 that the actor, producer, and entrepreneur joined its investor group through a Series C funding round that brought the league’s valuation to $650 million.
The league announced that oversubscribed round in August. Rae’s participation marks her first investment covering an entire league, adding a new chapter to her ventures across entertainment and sports.
For Rae, the decision followed a visit during Unrivaled’s previous season.
“After experiencing Unrivaled firsthand last season, it was clear that they’re building something special,” Rae said. “I look forward to being part of the league’s growth and success to come.”
She also pointed to the league’s work supporting elite women’s basketball talent as a reason to put her money behind it.
Article Continues BelowIdk what time we depart but I do know ISSA RAE IS UNRIVALED✅ pic.twitter.com/EzlSW7Xm8K
— Unrivaled Basketball (@Unrivaledwbb) October 5, 2026
Issa Rae joins Unrivaled’s growing investor roster
Rae joins a group spanning basketball, tennis, soccer, entertainment, and business. Among the investors: Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Carmelo Anthony, Coco Gauff, Alex Morgan, Dawn Staley, and JuJu Watkins.
Ten Pillars Sports Fund led the Series C round. Other backers include Trae Young, Geno Auriemma, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Wanda and Alex Sykes.
Rae brings experience building businesses beyond her on-screen career. She founded HOORAE Media, which encompasses television, film, marketing, and her record label, Raedio. TIME has included her on its TIME 100 list twice, and Variety selected her as its first Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year.
Her addition comes as Unrivaled prepares for season three this winter. The league plans to release its full schedule and ticket details this fall, giving fans their next opportunity to experience the competition that helped convince Rae to invest.