Venus Williams joins firm with Roslyn roots

BY CAMERYN OAKES

Topspin Consumer Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer sector that originated in Roslyn Heights as a venture capital firm, appointed tennis champion Venus Williams as its newest operating partner.

Topspin, now based in Mamaroneck, N.Y., partners with company owners to assist in growth tactics such as marketing and brand strategies and operational infrastructure.

The firm partners with companies including Japonesque, JD Beauty and MISSION, which is co-owned by Venus William’s sister Serena Williams and Dwyane Wade.

While Williams has won seven Grand Slam titles, five Wimbledon championships and four Olympic gold medals, she also has launched multiple