The Winklevoss twins, famous for their cryptocurrency work and legal battle with Facebook, invested $4.5 million in a British soccer club, Real Bedford FC! They bought a big part (45%) of the team and want to help it grow.
This is a cool story because it shows how successful people in the tech world are investing in sports, much like some actors have done with other teams.
It also shows that even though the Winklevosses are known for cryptocurrency, they used regular money for this investment, not Bitcoin. The twins plan to work closely with the club to help it improve.
- The Winklevoss twins invested $4.5 million.
- They own 45% of Real Bedford FC.
- They hope to help the team reach the top leagues.
- They used regular money, not cryptocurrency, for the investment.
Fact | Details |
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Investment Amount | $4.5 million |
Ownership Stake | 45% |
Team Goal | Reach the Premier League |
Investment Type | Cash, not Cryptocurrency |