India, Nov. 3 -- Professional athletes are increasingly turning to business ventures to secure their financial futures after their playing careers end. Although professional contracts and sponsorships can earn players quite a bit of money, another way to make sure they have long-term security is through investment and start-up businesses. The former NFL player Jaylon Smith learned this when his investment in Oura paid off tenfold.

According to AFROTECH, Jaylon Smith made an investment of $ 100,000 in Oura through the company's Series C funding round in 2021 when he was with the Dallas Cowboys team. Five years later, it said Smith cashed out for about $1 million, earning a profit of $1million before costs and taxes.

Smith said he investe...