Kobe Bryant served as a founding partner and general partner of Bryant Stibel. See sector focus and contact routes.
Kobe Bryant served as a founding partner and general partner of Bryant Stibel, a venture capital firm he co-founded in 2013 with Jeff Stibel, leveraging his background as a five-time NBA champion and CEO of Kobe Inc. The firm’s investment thesis targets technology, media, and data companies, with a specific focus on sectors intersecting sports and wellness, primarily operating in the United States and occasionally in markets like China. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, the firm initially managed a $100 million fund backed by Bryant and Stibel’s own capital, later growing to over $2 billion in assets. Notable portfolio companies include LegalZoom, the digital legal services platform; Scopely, a mobile gaming company; BodyArmor, a sports drink brand; and Alibaba, the Chinese online retailer. Bryant distinguished himself as an investor by emphasizing patience and trusting people, publicly stating in a 2016 CNBC interview that he hoped to be remembered more for his investing legacy than his basketball career within 20 years.
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