Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned footballer, has taken his passion for luxury watches to the next level by becoming an investor in Chrono24, the world’s top online marketplace for luxury watches.
Joining esteemed investors such as Aglae Ventures (the investment company of the Bernard Arnault family), General Atlantic, Insight Partners, and Sprints Capital, Ronaldo’s involvement further strengthens Chrono24’s position in the market. These investors previously participated in Chrono24’s Series C funding round in August 2021, which resulted in the company being valued at over $1 billion USD.
In a press release, Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his excitement about becoming a shareholder in Chrono24, stating his pleasure as a long-term watch collector and regular user of the platform. He highlighted the global unification of watch lovers and expressed his enthusiasm to be a part of it.
Chrono24 CEO Tim Stracke praised Ronaldo’s passion for luxury watches and his astute knowledge of world-class luxury and technology. Stracke emphasized Ronaldo’s authenticity and proven passion for watch collecting, considering him the perfect teammate as Chrono24 expands globally and enters its next phase.
