NFL star Saquon Barkley allegedly invests millions in tech startups and venture capital funds, including an AI powerhouse and Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 14 2025
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Source: CNBC
Barkley's Financial Strategy: Saquon Barkley has earned nearly $80 million since 2018 and has chosen to invest his earnings in venture funds and tech startups, including companies like Anthropic and Neuralink, rather than spending lavishly.
Investment Philosophy: Influenced by his injury and the shorter career span of NFL players, Barkley aims to create generational wealth by living off endorsement deals and making strategic investments, including a shift towards startup funding and cryptocurrency.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
