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eSports Startups

Updated November 2026

Companies in the esports sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 167 recently funded esports companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
167
Total Funding
$282.3M
Avg Funding
$11.3M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Cities for eSports

London
Los Angeles
New York
Toronto
Palo Alto
San Jose

Recently Funded Companies

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London, United Kingdom

Skinscanner.gg is a B2C game tech platform connecting 1.5M monthly active Counter-Strike players to a $5B skins market.

$405K raised
Aug 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

PlayVS operates an eSports platform to organize high school and collegiate esports.

$4.0M raised
Jul 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Sharper Sense is a wearable patch that stimulates a neck nerve to improve hearing, vision, and touch.

$100K raised
Jul 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

OverActive Media Group is an integrated global esports and entertainment organization focused on multiple esports titles.

$1.8M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Palo Alto, United States

Lucra Sports operates as a social-first sports gaming platform.

$20.0M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Jose, United States

Gameflip is creating the commerce engine for the gaming Metaverse

$182K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

St. John's, Canada

Trophi.ai provides AI-powered gaming and sim racing coaching with real-time feedback, personalized training, and performance analysis.

$695K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Kings League is a seven-a-side football competition that merges traditional sports with digital entertainment and esports elements.

$63.0M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Midnite provides a sportsbook and casino platform that offers sports betting, casino games, and eSports wagering.

$35.0M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

MLT® is a SaaS platform structuring retail trading around verified performance, rankings, and progression — without custody or speculation.

$12.5M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

LootMogul is a Vertical AI Voice & Agent platform turning authorized IP into multilingual voice agents and revenue via royalty rails.

Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Reject is an esports and entertainment organization that provides team management, creativity, and culture to foster communication.

Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Metz, France

Hoora is a mobile gaming platform that offers an instant, scrollable feed of over 200 casual and arcade mini-games playable.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nishi, Japan

CELLORB provides player management, sports event planning, and event management services.

$6.6M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Douglas, Isle of Man

Rivalry is a sports betting and sports media startup on the hunt to revolutionize an entire industry.

$992K raised
Sep 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

Super League Enterprise is a publisher and developer of games and experiences for the biggest immersive digital platforms in the world.

$17.9M raised
Sep 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Maple Grove, United States

Prep Network provides content and rankings and aggregates third party content of high school players.

$30.0M raised
Sep 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Brag House is the premier esports platform for the casual college gamer that brings the excitement of college rivalries to the gaming world.

$15.0M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Prague, Czech Republic

Oddin.gg is an esports platform that offers betting ecosystemswith real-time odds, iFrame, risk management, and official esports data.

Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Yafo, Israel

Anzu.io is an in-game advertising platform that brings real-world brand ads to video gaming and esports.

Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

St. Petersburg, United States

Gameplay Group International is a global game studio transforming undervalued titles into worldwide hits through creative innovation.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Rotorua, New Zealand

Digital Natives Academy offers accessible programmes for schools focusing on coding & game development, animation & content creation esport.

$350K raised
May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toyota, Japan

AndGAMER is an eSports agency that develops custom controllers and gaming products for players.

$1.4M raised
May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

aUnderdog Fantasy is an online daily fantasy sports platform that allows users to participate in Pick'em games and esports projections.

$70.0M raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Plano, United States

Glydr is a precision dual foot operated controller designed to improve performance and make playing video games more fun - Gaming Hardware

$125K raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the eSports Startup Ecosystem

The esports sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in eSports

eSports companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The esports sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

eSports Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 167 esports companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$11.3M
Total Funding Tracked
$282.3M
Countries Represented
10

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for eSports

1.New York
3 companies$27.6M
2.London
2 companies$35.4M
3.Santa Monica
2 companies$17.9M
4.Los Angeles
1 companies$4.0M
5.Toronto
1 companies$1.8M

Related Industries

Companies in the esports sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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