Jake Paul’s Anti Fund just raised $100 million and is making ambitious bets on the future.

Jake Paul is proving he’s more than a creator and boxer. His venture capital firm, Anti Fund, has closed an oversubscribed $100 million growth fund, bringing its total assets under management to over $180 million and underscoring its growing position in venture capital.

Jake Paul co-founded Anti Fund with entrepreneur Geoffrey Woo. Their portfolio includes well-known tech companies like defense startup Anduril, fintech leader Ramp, and prediction market platform Polymarket. With this new fund, Anti Fund plans to invest in more established companies across AI, defense, robotics, software, and frontier technology, signaling a broader push into major growth areas.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 — The lineup is here. BRAND POPUP brings together the minds behind some of today's most exciting brands, featuring leaders from ARC’TERYX + Calvin Klein, OLIPOP, UNIQLO + NIKE, That’s It, and more for an evening of stories, strategy, and inspiration.

Fireside Chat with former leader of UNIQLO + NIKE on Thursday, July 9

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 - VIDCON is back, baby! This year, it's returning with more excitement and energy than ever before. The event promises to be bigger and better, with an impressive lineup of creators - The List

VidCon is the largest annual convention for digital video culture, content creators, fans, industry executives, and brands. It's a must-attend for creators and brands seeking collaborations. REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 9 - The future of commerce is being rebuilt in real time. Join Alibaba CoCreate 2026, one of the world's leading summits for product-driven businesses, where founders, operators, and innovators come together to explore how AI, global sourcing, and modern manufacturing are reshaping the next generation of brands.

Featuring speakers and leaders from Amazon, Reddit, Wix, Kickstarter, Fast Company, Balance, and many other influential companies driving the future of commerce, technology, and entrepreneurship. REGISTER

Most people know NIKE and UNIQLO.

Few people ever get to meet the people behind them.

Shu Hung spent 7 years shaping global influencer marketing at NIKE. She then spent 5 years as SVP and Global Executive Creative Director at UNIQLO, helping guide the creative vision of one of the world's most recognized retail brands.

Take a moment to consider that.

At that level, you do more than create campaigns. You help define how millions of people experience a brand. You think about culture, storytelling, products, partnerships, retail experiences, creative direction, and consistency across countries, languages, and generations.

Titles like these sound impressive, and they truly are. But what interests us most is the person behind the title.

What does a typical day look like when you're helping steer a global brand? How do you make creative decisions that impact millions of customers? How do brands like NIKE and UNIQLO stay relevant year after year?

Leading brands at this scale is not easy. It takes vision, leadership, taste, discipline, and a deep understanding of people. Most of the work happens behind the scenes, but its impact is seen everywhere.

On Thursday, July 9, join us for a conversation with Shu Hung about global brand building, creative leadership, and what it takes to work at the highest levels of modern marketing.

If you’re building a brand, launching a product, leading a creative team, or just curious about how top companies think, make sure you join us.

It’s rare to learn directly from someone who helped shape two of the world’s most influential brands.

That’s what makes this conversation special, so don’t miss it.

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