Venmo Announces NIL Partners for 2026–2027 Season and Launches Money Moves Initiative
Venmo has announced its roster of nine student-athletes across five sports—football, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and softball—for the 2026–2027 school year. Seven of these athletes compete in women's sports, highlighting Venmo’s continued support for growing areas within college athletics. The company has also launched Money Moves, an initiative that allows student-athletes to receive a portion of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings via Venmo and use the platform to pay it forward by sending money to those who have supported them in their journey. Money Moves aims to shift the narrative around NIL from individual gains to community appreciation. The initiative will be promoted through Venmo’s social media channels throughout the academic year, showcasing how student-athletes are using the app for gratitude and generosity. This builds on Venmo's existing campus presence via college-branded debit cards, gameday experiences, and previous NIL partnerships.
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