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Kevin Durant's early AI startup bet pays off big
Original: Kevin Durant started with a $100,000 investment in this AI startup eight years ago; Nvidia’s $12.9 billion
Basketball star Kevin Durant invested $100,000 in an AI startup eight years ago, a bet that has since grown alongside Nvidia's $12.9 billion involvement in the space. Reports are highlighting how Durant's early venture move proved remarkably prescient as artificial intelligence companies have surged in value, drawing attention to athlete investors in tech.
Why now: Durant's early investment has been revalued amid the AI boom and Nvidia's massive market activity, making his startup bet a trending story.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 2 h ago to 1 h ago.
Evidence
- Kevin Durant started with a $100,000 investment in this AI startup eight years ago; Nvidia’s $12.9 billion · The Economic Times
- Kevin Durant started with a $100,000 investment in this AI startup eight years ago; Nvidia’s $12.9 billion · economictimes.com
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