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Happy Viking, the Plant-Based Superfood Nutrition Company Created by Venus Williams, Closes Athlete Investment Round

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Happy Viking is proud to announce a milestone investment round backed by some of the world's top professional athletes. Financing was led by Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant & Rich Kleiman's 35V, Peloton Vice President of Fitness Programming and global wellness expert Robin Arzón, professional golfer Michelle Wie West, soccer champion and Medal of Freedom recipient Megan Rapinoe, tennis star Reilly Opelka, and basketball phenoms Isaiah Hartenstein and Collin Sexton. 

Key Points: 
  • No one understands the health and nutrition space like a professional athlete, and Happy Viking is proof in product form."
  • Rich Kleiman, 35V
    Tennis champion and leading female entrepreneur, Venus Williams, started Happy Viking after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2011.
  • After exploring plant-based superfood nutrition, Venus discovered positive changes to her mind, body and performance.
  • Happy Viking is a leading Superfood Nutrition brand created by tennis champion Venus Williams.