NFL Analyst Emmanuel Acho, 2x NBA All-Star Baron Davis, Super Bowl Champ Ray Lewis Lead a Star-Studded Investment Group in Tech Start-Up MOON ULTRA
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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MOON ULTRA, the Texas-based consumer electronics company empowering storytellers and creators to level up their content, announced today it has raised a $15 million series B funding round that includes an expansive star-studded investment group of 20+ investors across professional sports, entertainment, lifestyle and technology industries. The Zimbabwe-born Madongorere drew inspiration from his design background, resulting in the companys products being recognized by Fast Company (2022 Innovation by Design Awards), GDUSA (American Graphic Design Award Best of 10,000+ entries) and TIME Magazine (Best Inventions of 2020) among others.Among the list of investors announced today in the Series B funding round: Sports icons and media personalities including EMMANUEL ACHO, 2x Emmy-winning host, FS1 analyst and former NFL LB; RAY LEWIS, 2x Super Bowl champion (MVP) and 13x Pro Bowl LB; BARON DAVIS, 2x NBA All-Star guard, founder and tech investor; former NFL stars and hosts of Nice & Neat the Podcast (OMAR BOLDEN, Super Bowl champion and former NFL S; DUKE IHENACHO, former NFL S and on-air host; and JALON WEBSTER, CEO of GoldenHour Grooming); ADEEL SHAMS, founder of COOLKICKS and host of Kickin It With COOLKICKS podcast; CHINEY OGWUMIKE, 2x WNBA All-Star forward and ESPN analyst, and JOE WILLOCK, Newcastle United midfielder.Lewis was eager to join MOON ULTRA as an investor after using the Moon UltraLight. My digital photographic footprint has definitely received a more professional appearance as a result of being proactive when taking photos at events and restaurants with Moon Ultra.Todays Series B raise also includes entertainment personalities and entrepreneurs LAMORNE MORRIS, actor, comedian and TV personality; DIAMOND BATISTE, film producer, writer, director and influencer; NOAH BECK, actor, lifestyle influencer and 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30; SARA LOVESTYLE HOOD, on-air host, MICHAEL LE, dancer and 2022 Forbes Top Creators; B. SIMONE, actress, musician and stand up comedian; TRAVIS WONG, actor, choreographer and stunt man and WES (ARMSTRONG) WUZGOOD, director and producer. I also want to invest in companies that make products I would personally use, and that are additive to a users everyday life, said Noah Beck, actor and lifestyle influencer.In addition to the individuals named above, multi Grammy award-winning producer L.A. REID and Grammy award-winning artist BURNA BOY are the latest entertainers announced today to join the list of influential Hollywood moguls including Harvey Ventures (STEVE and LORI HARVEY) among others.It is our mission to collaborate with the best individuals across various industries to showcase the power of our illuminating products and services at the ease of your fingertips. Through its revolutionary approach to sleek design and functionality, MOON ULTRA offers content creators (and consumers alike) a premium professional lighting experience on virtually any mobile device at the touch of a fingertip.