The eSports industry has grown beyond just gaming, creating a new class of valuable companies. For example, sports merchandise retailer Fanatics has reached a valuation of $31B.
The sector includes a range of businesses from fantasy sports to mobile gaming platforms. India's Mobile Premier League, a skill-based eSports platform, is valued at $2.45B.
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Get the Sheet for $50Fanatics runs a massive e-commerce business focused on officially licensed sports merchandise, apparel, and memorabilia. They partner directly with the world's biggest sports leagues and teams to design, manufacture, and sell fan gear globally.
| Valuation | $31B (Joined June 2012) |
| Headquarters | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Founders | Alan Trager, Jason Watkins, Josh Luber, Michael Rubin, Mitch Trager |
| Funding Amount | $4.9B |
| Company Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton, Bank of America, Insight Partners, BlackRock |
Mobile Premier League operates a popular mobile eSports platform where users compete in skill-based games to win cash prizes. Their platform hosts a wide range of games, from fantasy sports to card games, creating a large competitive gaming community.
| Valuation | $2.45B (Joined September 2021) |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Sai Srinivas Kiran G, Shubh Malhotra, Shubham Malhotra |
| Funding Amount | $390.5M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Sequoia Capital, RTP Global, Gaingels, Peak XV Partners, Titanium Ventures |
Underdog Fantasy built a daily fantasy sports platform known for its simple, player-focused Pick'em games. They also provide projections for various esports competitions, giving users more ways to play.
| Valuation | $1B |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Brandon Stakenborg, Jeremy Levine |
| Funding Amount | $115M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Spark Capital, SV Angel, Palm Tree Crew, MANTIS Venture Capital, BlackRock |
Forte builds a platform that enables game developers to create and manage token-based economies and NFTs. Their technology is designed to seamlessly integrate blockchain features like digital assets and in-game currencies into new or existing games.
| Valuation | $1B |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Brett Seyler, Josh Williams, Kevin Chou, Mahesh Vellanki |
| Funding Amount | $910M |
| Company Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Abstract, Gaingels, Coinbase Ventures, Battery Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz |