"I've bet big on women's sports before. Now I'm doing it again", writes the American on X.
Ohanian has invested in shares worth 20 million pounds, equivalent to approximately 258 million kronor, in the women's team of the big club, corresponding to a shareholding of around 8-10 percent, according to BBC.
The 42-year-old, who is married and has children with tennis legend Serena Williams, has previously invested in Angel City in the American league NWSL.
Chelsea's chairman and co-owner is American Todd Boehly. The club is owned by his consortium Blueco.