"My heart rate kept climbing”: Patrick Mahomes opens up on how WHOOP helped his recovery as his investment in $10.1 billion brand pays off

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ top quarterback, has remained unbeatable on the field in the new season as he remains determined to win the Super Bowl this time. While Patrick Mahomes has kept his full focus on the field, he has also been taking care of his health and a lot of it could be related to a billion dollar investment he had made.Patrick Mahomes’ WHOOP investment remains one of his profitable decisions which has also helped him to recover quicklyThe Super Bowl champion had already been using WHOOP for a few years before he invested in the popular brand in 2020.Patrick Mahomes joined a $100 million Series E funding round in October 2020, which was led by venture capital firm IVP. The popular quarterback received a brand ambassador marketing fee from Whoop which was integrated into the deal to significantly lower his actual personal capital risk while securing him a sizable equity stake.In an interview with the company, the Kansas City Chiefs’ top quarterback Patrick Mahomes reflected on how he has been using WHOOP’s data as he said, "That's what I prepare for is just to have my heart rate keep climbing and climbing. So when I'm the most tired, when I'm the most exhausted, I can be comfortable with that position and be comfortable to go out there and be my best."The three time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player added, "I would sleep with a TV on or like just getting off my phone or whatever that was. And my recovery score stayed in that kind of 40 to 60-ish type of range and I couldn't figure out why. Then it was a cold room, blackout curtains, no TV on."While WHOOP seems to have helped Patrick Mahomes’ health immensely, the returns on his investment have also been pretty high.Patrick Mahomes investment in WHOOP turns out to be revolutionaryIn the last few months, WHOOP’s valuation skyrocketed to $10.1 billion following a massive $575 million Series G funding round.By the end of 2025, WHOOP's bookings grew 103% year over year, allowing the company to operate cash-flow positive at a $1.1 billion run rate. Its membership base expanded to over 2.7 million users across 200 countries. International growth accounted for roughly 60% of all sales.Legendary athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and NBA icon LeBron James also joined in which only helped the company expand their user base.For now, Patrick Mahomes has put his mind to the Week 4 clash as the Kansas City Chiefs remains unbeatable in the new season with consecutive wins against the Denver Broncos, the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins as he breaks records.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.