Virat Kohli, who has a staggering net worth of Rs 1,050 crore, has invested his wealth in 13 successful brands. Check out the companies the famous cricketer owns or has invested in

Virat Kohli – who turned 36 on November 5, 2024 – is known as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, and holds the record for most centuries in the ODI format. The famous athlete is also one of India’s richest cricketers with a staggering net worth of Rs 1,050 crore, according to Mint.

Due to his booming career, Virat Kohli boasts of an impressive financial portfolio. Apart from investing in promising start-ups, the former Team India captain also owns or co-owns successful brands that have added crores to his net worth. Take a look at Virat Kohli’s entrepreneurial journey through the companies he owns or has invested in…

Virat Kohli, who has a staggering net worth of Rs 1,050 crore, has invested his wealth in 13 successful brands. Check out the companies the famous cricketer owns or has invested in

Brands owned by Virat Kohli

1. FC Goa FC Goa is a professional football team that competes in the ISL (Indian Super League). In 2014, Virat Kohli was announced as one of the co-owners of the sports team along with Jaydev Mody and Akshay Tandon.

2. One8 & One8 Municipality

In 2017, Virat Kohli partnered with Puma to launch One8, an athletic lifestyle brand specializing in sports-centric apparel. The cricketer then ventured into the F&B industry the same year One8 diversified with One8 Commune, a chain of multi-cuisine restaurant-bars. One8 Commune has eight outlets across India in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Pune.

3. Hostile

Virat Kohli first ventured into the fashion industry with Wrogn, an affordable athleisure brand. He partnered with USPL (Universal Sportsbiz) to launch the company, which is available on e-commerce platforms like Myntra and in retail outlets like Shopper’s Stop. Notably, Aditya Birla Group’s TMRW invested Rs 125 crore for a 16 percent stake in Wrogn by 2024, according to Mint.

4. Nueva

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (known as Virushka) are not only compatible life partners but also share a fruitful business relationship. In 2017, the power couple established Nueva, a bar and eatery in New Delhi serving European, American and pan-Asian cuisine with a Peruvian influence.

5. Blue Rising Team

Apart from FC Goa, Virat Kohli – along with sports technology entrepreneur Adi K Mishra – also owns the Blue Rising Team, an all-electric powerboat team that competes in the E1 World Championship. In 2023, Kohli joined e.g. Rafael Nadal and Tom Brady are about to embark on the environmentally responsible motorsport competition. “I want to inspire people to have a competitive spirit and raise awareness of sustainability issues, something I’m becoming more and more passionate about as we build a family. I can’t wait to cheer on our male and female pilots who drive for our team,” commented the cricketer according to Sports stars.

6. Sports Convo

In 2014, Virat Kohli became a shareholder in Sport Convo, a London-based social networking start-up as well as its brand ambassador. According to India todaythe company was backed by former Real Madrid player Gareth Bale.

Virat Kohli’s Investments

7. Blue Tribe In 2022, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma invested in Blue Tribe, founded by Sandeep Singh and Nikki Arora Singh. The pair were also involved as brand ambassadors for the plant-based meat brand.

8. Rage Coffee

Virat Kohli owns a 2.5 percent stake in Rage Coffee, a popular made-in-India coffee brand with over 2,500 stores across the country, according to CNBC TV18. The cricketer invested in the company in 2022 and also served as the company’s brand ambassador. Rage Coffee has been considered “Virat Kohli’s favorite coffee”.

9. Go digit

Virat Kohli was on an investment tour in 2022 like Anushka Sharma and he also made an investment of 2.5 billion. Rs in Go Digit, an insurance startup that went public in 2024. According to Money controlthe couple’s collective investment rose to Rs 10 crore after the company’s impressive stock market debut.

10. Chisel Fitness

In 2015, Virat Kohli invested Rs 90 crore in Chisel Fitness, a chain of gyms and fitness centers across India. He co-owns the fitness brand with Bengaluru-based Chisel India and CSE (Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment), the agency that manages the cricketer’s commercial activities, which is owned by Kohli’s close partner Bunty Sajdeh.

11. Hyperice

Virat Kohli came on board as an investor and brand ambassador for Hyperice, a global wellness brand, in 2021. He joined global superstars like Erling Haaland, Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes, Ja Morant and Rickie Fowler.

12. Universal Sportsbiz

In 2020, Virat Kohli invested Rs 19.3 crore in USPL, a fashion start-up, according to DNA India. The company has also been backed by Sachin Tendulkar.

13. Galactus Funware Technology

Virat Kohli came on board as an investor – inking a 10-year deal – for Galactus Funware Technology, a Bengaluru-based start-up that owns MPL (Mobile Premier League), the online gaming platform. In 2020, the BCCI appointed MPL as Team India’s official kit sponsor and merchandise partner. According to Money controlKohli invested in the company in 2019 and was allotted debentures worth Rs 33.32 lakh.