DeAndre Hopkins

Professional Athlete | NFL | Investor. Entrepreneur. Innovator. Model.

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 18 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2025
Angel investor🌍 United States
18
Total investments
4
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5
Mid stage
3
Late stage
5y
Years active

Portfolio

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Investor
Aug 2025
Lemon Perfect is a delicious and refreshing flavored lemon water with zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Powered by half a squeezed organic lemon in every bottle, Lemon Perfect contains only 10 calories and 100% daily value Vitamin C.
Investor
Aug 2025
JOIN THE "BREWLESS" REVOLUTION: Diamond Brew™ Merges Luxury With Instant Gratification, Delivering Barista Quality Coffee With No Muss, No Fuss.
Investor
Jul 2024
Willy Chavarria, originally from California, began his creative journey studying graphic design at the Academy of the Arts before transitioning into fashion, where he found his true passion—using design to uplift the underrepresented and enhance human dignity. His collections embody a cinematic approach, blending emotional depth with contemporary political themes to tell compelling stories of the human spirit. Drawing from his Mexican-American heritage and street culture, his work is known for its bold silhouettes and powerful messaging. Through provocative runway presentations, Willy has gained recognition from top retailers such as Barneys, Dover Street Market, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and SSENSE. With continued expansion, the brand is increasing its global presence. In January 2025, WILLY CHAVARRIA made his Paris Fashion Week debut, presenting his AW25 collection to critical acclaim. This milestone solidified his place among the industrys leading voices, reinforcing his ability to merge luxury craftsmanship with cultural and political narratives. Willys accolades include being a finalist for the International Woolmark Prize (2018), a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner (2021), and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Award recipient (2022). He was named CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.
Investor
Jun 2024
Opened in Los Angeles in 2015, Toca Madera reimagines traditional Mexican cuisine by taking a modern approach using locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients paired with bold flavors. The shared-plate menu is designed to offer options for everyone, including those who are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. The restaurant features a dynamic farm-to-glass cocktail program using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and offers a versatile selection of the finest tequilas and mezcals. Toca Madera’s signature design features Arabesque accents, handcrafted custom woodwork, and numerous fire elements, all contributing to the alluring Modern Organic aesthetic. Owned and operated by Tosh Berman and Amrou Manaseer of The Madera Group, Toca Madera’s expansion plans include openings in Dubai and Scottsdale. For more information please visit: www.tocamadera.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @TocaMaderaLA.
Investor
2023
A Sports Social Impact Platform for the 21st-century student athlete backed by strategic VCs, partners and a rapidly growing list of industry leaders including DeAndre Hopkins, Megan Walker, Barry Sanders, Quinn Cook, Ryan Clark and Nancy Lieberman
Investor
2023
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the US, UK, and Europe. Millions of people come to Whatnot every day to buy, sell, and connect over the things they love, from sneakers to sports cards, vintage fashion to fine jewelry, comics to Pokémon, beauty, electronics, and hundreds of other categories. In 2025, live sales on Whatnot surpassed $8B, more than doubling the year before. Over 20 million accounts were created last year alone, and we have been the #1 shopping app in both the US and UK. Weve built a real business, but were nowhere near done. Live commerce at this scale has never been done in the West, which means the people here now are shaping how an entirely new industry develops. The pace here is fast and the expectations are high. We move quickly, prioritize ruthlessly, and trust people to own their work end-to-end. In return, careers grow faster, impact is real, and your colleagues will raise your standards. Its an environment built for people who want to do the best work of their careers alongside others doing the same. Were a remote, co-located team with hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, and were hiring across every function.
Investor | Ambassador
2023
Elevated apparel built for the modern athlete. Founded in 2019, Legends is an athlete-owned performance and lifestyle apparel brand based in Los Angeles, CA. With an ownership group that includes Quavo, Baker Mayfield, Matt Barnes, Marcus & Markieff Morris, Steve Nash, Larry Nance Jr. as well as many other athletes and celebrities; Legends blends sports, entertainment, and culture with streetwear-inspired design; creating a product that is built for the modern athlete.
Investor
2023
le PÈRE was founded as a canvas for creatives to express their work through clothing. le PÈRE cultivates and promotes this community of creators ("the Quartier") ranging from emerging to established artists, designers, photographers, illustrators, and musicians. Together they integrate the world of visual art through clothes. Luxurious hand-feel and fine workmanship are at the heart of le PÈRE. Every piece is produced in Italy and across Europe in limited quantities. Fabrics are developed with the highest quality mills from Japan, Portugal, and Italy.
Investor
2023
At OLIPOP, we’re on a mission to positively impact consumer health at scale, and we’re doing it through something simple: soda. But not just any soda, a new kind of soda that’s delicious, refreshing, and actually good for you. OLIPOP combines the classic soda flavor you know and love with a functional ingredient blend to support your microbiome and digestive health. This mission shapes everything we do; from the ingredients we source to the culture we foster. We’re committed to proving that business (and beverage!) can be a force for good, and that soda has the power to bring people together. Today, OLIPOP is available in over 65,000 retailers nationwide, and our momentum is only growing. Join us, and let’s write a new American soda story together. One we can all feel good about. One OLIPOP at a time. Friendly reminder: Any note from our team will come from an @drinkolipop.com email. Before replying, take a moment to confirm the address is ours.
Investor
2023
Fastbreak AI is transforming how the world of sports operates. Our AI-powered platforms deliver the intelligence behind scheduling, tournament management and sponsor activation for professional, amateur, and youth sports organizations worldwide. From the NBA, MLS and NHL to sports Federations, NGBs and regional leagues, Fastbreak powers the systems that make sports run better. Our software optimizes logistics, lowers costs, unlocks new revenue streams, and improves sporting experiences for athletes, fans and organizers. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Fastbreak AI is a fast-growing team of innovators, engineers, and sports enthusiasts driven by a shared mission: to improve sports operations and keep costs low. We’re building the future of sports technology—and we’re just getting started. Were always looking for exceptional people: https://www.fastbreak.ai/careers
Investor
2022
As one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic beverage brands, Liquid Death uses comedy and entertainment to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun. We take low-calorie beverages and package them into infinitely recyclable cans that compete with the fun marketing of unhealthy brands across energy drinks, beer, and junk food. Our product lines include mountain water, soda-flavored sparkling water, iced tea, better-for-you energy, and more. A portion of Liquid Death’s proceeds goes to nonprofits who are helping fight plastic pollution and further our death to plastic bottles sustainability mission.
Investor | Ambassador
2022
Positivity is the humans spirits most powerful source of energy. We make delicious, indulgent products that remove negatives and add positives. And we are here to ignite and inspire the world with Positive Energy.
Investor
2021
Buzzer allows sports fans to discover the live moments that matter the most to them. Buzzer is the best way to catch and experience “lightning in a bottle” moments live from anywhere. Buzzer is powered by our proprietary algorithm and partners with the most-watched sports leagues and media companies to bring fans thrilling real-time Buzzer Moments. Buzzer will be available for iOS and Android Sign up to try it first and never miss a moment: www.buzzer.com
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2025
Investor
Aug 2025
Lemon Perfect is a delicious and refreshing flavored lemon water with zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Powered by half a squeezed organic lemon in every bottle, Lemon Perfect contains only 10 calories and 100% daily value Vitamin C.
Investor
Aug 2025
JOIN THE "BREWLESS" REVOLUTION: Diamond Brew™ Merges Luxury With Instant Gratification, Delivering Barista Quality Coffee With No Muss, No Fuss.
THE CATBIRD SEAT
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Jan 2025
2024
Investor
Dec 2024
Nature put all the essential electrolytes you need for thirst-quenching hydration right inside a coconut- it’s why we put the world’s most premium coconut water inside our bottles. ZICO is headquartered in Seal Beach, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.ZICO.com.
Investor
Jul 2024
Willy Chavarria, originally from California, began his creative journey studying graphic design at the Academy of the Arts before transitioning into fashion, where he found his true passion—using design to uplift the underrepresented and enhance human dignity. His collections embody a cinematic approach, blending emotional depth with contemporary political themes to tell compelling stories of the human spirit. Drawing from his Mexican-American heritage and street culture, his work is known for its bold silhouettes and powerful messaging. Through provocative runway presentations, Willy has gained recognition from top retailers such as Barneys, Dover Street Market, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and SSENSE. With continued expansion, the brand is increasing its global presence. In January 2025, WILLY CHAVARRIA made his Paris Fashion Week debut, presenting his AW25 collection to critical acclaim. This milestone solidified his place among the industrys leading voices, reinforcing his ability to merge luxury craftsmanship with cultural and political narratives. Willys accolades include being a finalist for the International Woolmark Prize (2018), a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner (2021), and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Award recipient (2022). He was named CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.
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