Funding

Women’s Basketball League Unrivaled Raises $100M in Series C Funding

Aug 27, 2026 | By Devin Jacobs

SUMMARY

Unrivaled raised over $100M in Series C funding.
The funding will support league and player growth.
Unrivaled is a professional women’s basketball league.

Unrivaled, a Miami, FL-based provider of a professional women’s basketball league, has raised over $100 million in a Series C financing round led by Ten Pillars Sports Fund.

The round also saw participation from Carmelo Anthony, Geno Auriemma, The Berman Family, Bessemer Venture Partners, Jenny Just, Ashton Kutcher, Alex Morgan and Trybe Ventures, Dan Rosensweig, and Trae Young.

The funding will support the league's growth, players, women's basketball ecosystem, and fan experience.

Funding Snapshot

Metric	Details
Fundraise Amount	$100+ million
Funding Stage	Series C
Previous Valuation	$340 million
Company	Unrivaled
Sector	Sports / Women's Basketball
Headquarters	Miami, Florida, USA
Lead Investor	Ten Pillars Sports Fund

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About Unrivaled

Founded in 2023 by Alex Bazzell, Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled is a professional women's basketball league built around a 3-on-3, full court format and a player-first business model.

The league gives participating athletes equity opportunities alongside salaries and benefits. Its business includes multiple clubs, ticket sales, merchandise, live broadcasts, and digital content.

Core offerings include:

Professional women's basketball
3-on-3 full court competition
Player equity opportunities
Live sports and broadcasting
Merchandise and fan experiences

Core Technologies / Products / Services

Capability/Product	Application/Use Case
3-on-3 Basketball	Provides a faster and more compact competition format
Player Equity	Gives athletes ownership opportunities
Live Games	Creates in-person fan experiences
Digital Ecosystem	Expands audience engagement
Merchandise	Builds additional revenue and fan connections

Leadership Comments

“This raise is fueling the next stage of Unrivaled’s growth and expanding our impact across the women’s basketball ecosystem,” Unrivaled CEO and co-founder Alex Bazzell said in a statement. “We’re partnering with investors who share our vision to create lasting value and greater opportunity for the best players in the world, while continuing to elevate the game for fans.

“The moment for women’s sports is here,” commented Jagdeep Singh Bachher, UC Investments’ chief investment officer. “Young people get it. We get it. Anyone who’s watched Unrivaled knows this game is every bit as thrilling as any other sport out there. We’re excited to help propel that momentum forward.”

“This raise reflects the confidence investors have in what we set out to build at Unrivaled: a league where the best players in the world have a real stake in the value they create,” said Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart. “Moving forward, this investment gives us even more resources to support our players, elevate the experience for fans, and grow a league that is shaping the future of women’s basketball.”