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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
$77.9M
Avg Funding
$3.1M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for eSports

New York
Philadelphia
Stockholm
Liverpool
Leiria
Reno

Recently Funded Companies

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New York, United States

Kutt is a P2P social gaming app that allows people to bet directly against each other on the outcome of sports, politics, and other events.

$103K raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Philadelphia, United States

The fastest growing community where sports & pop culture fans win social experiences with their favorite athletes, celebrities and brands.

Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Statespace provides performance analytics and a suite of tools for casual gamers and esports athletes to maximize their potential.

$15.2M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

NIP Group is a digital esports company that develops esports and connects gamers across the world.

$40.0M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Betmate is a social betting platform allowing users to place bets against one another.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Leiria, Portugal

BHOUT is a gaming company with the heart of a fitness leader that created the first Boxing Bag with a brain.

Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Reno, United States

Maestro provides a white label platform for enterprise live streamers to own, engage, and monetize their audiences.

Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Professional Fighters League is a mixed martial arts league.

Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vitoria-gasteiz, Spain

We create unique and innovative entertainment and learning experiences that enhance people's lives.

$400K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

81RAVENS is a cutting-edge gaming company specializing in esports and blockchain-integrated gaming experiences.

$4.5M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Versus Systems is a prizing platform that allows players to choose their rewards for in-game achievements.

$500K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

EGoGames develops and provides an esports platform for mobile devices.

Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Social identity and rewards for gamers

Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Dolly turns hit mobile games into Real Money Games.

$300K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Boom Entertainment is a technology company developing a sports gaming application focusing on casual games for the sports betting industry.

$5.2M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Grass Valley, United States

D3 Sports Tech is a platform for skill-based gaming and wagering, allowing players to compete and earn rewards.

$150K raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Philadelphia, United States

Nerd Street Gamers is a national network of eSports facilities and events dedicated to power competitive opportunities for gamers.

$6.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Vanta is an e-sports digital platform providing competitive e-sports leagues, expert coaching, and programming to kids.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

1v1Me allows you to stake top gamers all day, everyday.

Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Matcherino is a technology company that builds software.

$141K raised
Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Reston, United States

Helping teams, brands and agencies measure the value of sponsorships & understanding their audiences.

$50K raised
Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Mesa, United States

Aquimo Sports is a Skill-based sports game for in-stadium fan engagement on the videoboard or live streamed/TV Broadcast.

$50K raised
Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

An award-winning global agency redefining the future of Sports & Entertainment partnerships.

$1.5M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Ignite Tournaments is an esports tournament mobile app that makes esports accessible to 3 billion gamers worldwide.

Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

Players' Lounge is a real money gaming platform built for popular video games. Gamers can wager on their own performance or stake others.

$750K raised
Oct 2023

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
$3.1M
Total Funding Tracked
$77.9M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for eSports

1.New York
6 companies$22.0M
2.Philadelphia
2 companies$6.0M
3.Singapore
2 companies$4.5M
4.Stockholm
1 companies$40.0M
5.Liverpool
1 companies$2.0M

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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