Kobe Bryant Passed Away, Here are 3 Businesses and Investments He Was Involved In

Kapanlagi.com - The departure of Kobe Bryant leaves sorrow for everyone. The legendary basketball player died in Calabasas, California, on Sunday (26/1) local time. Together with his daughter, Gianna, Kobe became a victim in a helicopter accident.

All this time, Kobe was known as a great basketball player. He has broken various records, and his hard work and dedication have inspired many people. Who would have thought that he not only struggled in the basketball world but also in the business world. What are his businesses and investments? Let's take a look!

1. Investments in Various Companies

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Before retiring, Kobe had apparently started investing. In 2013, he founded the venture capital firm Bryant Stibel with Web.com founder Jeff Stibel. The company started with a capital of USD 100 million.

According to edition.cnn.com, the company has now generated more than USD 2 billion or IDR 27 trillion, with investments in dozens of technology, media, and data companies.

Several companies have become investment opportunities for Bryant Stibel, including AOS Art of Sport, ringDNA, vipKid, etc. Kobe also made millions of dollars from Body Armor, a sports drink that had its shares acquired by Coca Cola in 2018.

2. Establishing a Media Company

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As reported by granitystudios.com, Kobe Bryant established Granity Studios in 2016. Granity Studios is a media company that focuses on creative storytelling in sports.

Through the production of this company, Kobe wrote and made a short film titled DEAR BASKETBALL and successfully won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2018. Granity has also released a set of books for young people, along with Bryant's autobiography, "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play".

3. Establishing the Mamba Academy

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As reported by mambasportsacademy.com, Bryant established an athletic academy that focuses on athletic training and lifestyle. The Mamba Sports Academy is still standing today and is considered quite successful, and has provided many teachings for sports enthusiasts at all levels.

4. Included in the List of the Richest Entrepreneurs

From various investments and businesses in various fields, Kobe managed to enter the ranks of the richest people according to Forbes. Yup, as reported by Forbes, he ranks 33rd with a net worth of USD 350 million or around IDR 4.9 trillion as of December 12, 2016.

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