New women’s pro volleyball league just doubled its funding, thanks to famous investors

More and more people are putting more and more money into women’s sports. Need proof? League One Volleyball just brought in $35 million in its second round of fundraising — more than doubling the money invested in the startup league.

Investors comprise a roster of bold-face names, such as Amy Schumer — who played high school volleyball — and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The league’s earlier series A funding round, which included tennis legend Billie Jean King, raised some $16.75 million. Read More