# @benzinga on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C699nNmKikk
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17855913-benzinga-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-05-14T23:58:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Benzinga | News That Moves (@benzinga) — https://gondola.cc/benzinga

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Beyond his Hollywood success, Reynolds has made strategic investments across diverse industries, showcasing his knack for identifying and growing promising ventures.

One of his most successful investments was Mint Mobile, a disruptive player in the telecommunications industry. Reynolds’s unconventional marketing strategies propelled the company’s growth, culminating in its recent $1.35 billion acquisition by T-Mobile. The deal was announced in March 2023 and finalized by May 1 after receiving regulatory approval. Reynolds will remain a key figure, ensuring the brand retains its distinct appeal within T-Mobile. Estimates suggest Reynolds could net $300 million from the sale since he owned around 25% of the company.

But Reynolds’ interests don’t end with telecom. Alongside fellow actor Rob McElhenney, he became a co-owner of Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club steeped in history but suffering setbacks.

Reynolds’ entrepreneurial spirit has even touched the fashion world. His investment firm, Maximum Effort Investments, has invested in Homage, a vintage-inspired sports and licensed apparel company. Homage is known for creating hats for NFL players Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, which gained significant attention after Taylor Swift was seen wearing one at Coachella. 

This funding will allow Homage to expand its production capabilities and team, and further its reach in the licensed apparel market, deepening partnerships with major sports leagues and cultural icons.
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#ryanreynolds #traviskelce #wrexham

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Benzinga | News That Moves | @benzinga | https://gondola.cc/benzinga | Brand |
| Jacob Shipley | @okcmayor | https://gondola.cc/okcmayor | Director of Social Media |

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