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The eSports sector attracts major investment and includes companies from around the world. This list covers startups in fantasy sports, competitive platforms, and merchandise.
Sports merchandise company Fanatics has secured $4.9 billion in funding. India's Mobile Premier League has also raised $390.5 million for its skill-based gaming platform.
Below is our list of 32 eSports startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Underdog Fantasy operates a daily fantasy sports platform focused on its popular Pick'em games and esports contests. The company gives sports fans a new way to play by competing in drafts and making projections on player performance.
Mobile Premier League built a mobile eSports platform where users can compete in skill-based games to win real cash prizes. The company provides a diverse collection of games, enabling players to enter paid tournaments and monetize their gaming abilities.
PlayVS brings organized esports to the scholastic level, offering a platform for high school and college competitions. They provide the official infrastructure for schools to launch and manage their own varsity esports teams.
Stan builds a blockchain-based social gaming platform designed for gaming creators, publishers, and their communities. The platform enables fans to collect, play, and trade digital collectibles of their favorite esports athletes and streamers.
Fanatics manufactures and sells a wide range of licensed fan gear, jerseys, and sports merchandise across numerous retail channels. They have established a major presence in the sports industry by managing e-commerce and merchandise for teams and leagues directly.
FanCode brings a wide world of sports to fans through a single digital platform for live streams, content, and official merchandise. They specialize in broadcasting long-tail sports and offer integrated e-commerce so fans can buy gear while they watch.
FromSoftware develops critically acclaimed action role-playing games for consoles and PC. The Japanese studio is best known for creating the highly influential "Souls" series, which includes titles like Dark Souls and the award-winning Elden Ring.
Sleeper develops a fantasy sports platform that integrates social messaging directly into leagues for football, basketball, and esports. Their product is designed to connect friends and make community interaction a central part of the gaming experience.
Midnite operates a comprehensive betting platform that combines traditional sports wagering with casino games and a strong focus on eSports. They provide a modern interface for users to bet on a wide array of events, from major sports leagues to competitive video game tournaments.
Overwolf builds an open platform for developers to create, distribute, and monetize in-game apps and mods. Their framework is used by creators to develop custom overlays and other utilities that enhance the experience of popular PC games.
Those top picks only scratch the surface of the growing eSports scene. Dozens of other companies are also making moves, collectively raising over $200 million for their projects.
Many are building new gaming platforms or analytics tools, and they range from early-stage ventures to more established businesses. Here’s a look at the other startups helping to define the future of competitive gaming.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2018 | $9.2M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 1996 | €30M | Corporate Round | |
| Gaming | 2020 | $50.5M | Series B | |
| Gaming | 2015 | $21M | Series A | |
| Marketplace | 2017 | $4.1M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Analytics | 2014 | $18.8M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2017 | $8M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2013 | $46.9M | Venture Round | |
| Infrastructure | 2020 | £1.6M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2018 | $1.6M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2009 | €3.5M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2016 | $220k | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2018 | $4.8M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2017 | £672k | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Gaming | 2020 | €750k | Pre-Seed | |
| Data | 2020 | €1.1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Analytics | 2019 | €350k | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2016 | DKK4.8M | Grant | |
| Gaming | 2020 | NOK4.9M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Gaming | 2021 | $120k | Pre-Seed | |
| Sports | 2020 | €200k | Pre-Seed | |
| Gaming | 2016 | €300k | Seed |
