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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
$770.8M
Avg Funding
$30.8M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Cities for eSports

Wilmington
Los Angeles
London
Las Vegas
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Miami Beach

Recently Funded Companies

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Wilmington, United States

Esports coaching platform that is the only in the market offering the full-spectrukm of coachings services to gamers

$265K raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Champions Round is a sports media, and consumer technology business focused on redefining the relationship between live sports and Gen Z.

$7.0M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Gfinity is a UK based esports & gaming digital media company focused on communities, technology & strategic partnerships.

$2.4M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Las Vegas, United States

Esports Technologies is a provider of advanced electronic sports wagering products and technology.

$6.5M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Grid Finder is an esports platform that helps racers find racing communities and helps those communities manage their drivers and events

$124K raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami Beach, United States

Grilla is revolutionizing the esports experience, giving players and viewers the opportunity to earn money playing.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Frameplay is truly the in-game advertising leader, enabling intrinsic advertising within video game environments.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Málaga, Spain

Kaikoo is an esports platform for players and coaches that provides connectivity, analytics, and automated coaching solutions.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zeist, The Netherlands

Data-driven actionable insights improving football performance

$1.1M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Fanatics is a global sports platform reimagining the fan experience across gear, trading cards, sports betting, content, events, and more.

$700.0M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bergen, Norway

777 Esport is an esports club and Norwegian gaming brand that is made for game enthusiasts of all types.

$498K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Reykjavík, Iceland

Esports Coaching Academy is a provider of esports training.

$750K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Ultimate Champions is a Web3 sports gaming platform

$4.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bloomington, United States

Wisdom Gaming Group is creative and consulting agency with a focus on digital marketing and esports activations.

$14.2M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lisbon, Portugal

Fantasy Football Mobile App & The First Football Video NFTs Marketplace, backed by IP.

$9.9M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Hearo is Multiplayer TV. Turn your passive stream into a buzzing, live, social event.

$225K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Clemente, United States

MOGO will organise and facilitate competitive events in India & from six South Asian countries and promote their participation in events.

$5.0M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Beaconsfield, Australia

The GAMURS Group is the leading esports media network shaping the future of gaming.

$12.0M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Melbourne, Australia

A Web 3 game development studio producing the first race-and-earn GameFi for the Esports market.

$750K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

GGWP Academy is an E-learning and Influencer Marketplace platform focused on providing education and opportunity for gamers globally

$1.1M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

The GIST is a media company that provides sports content, experiences, and community for women.

Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Levitty designs and manufactures racing simulators.

$250K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Oslo, Norway

Gameflow builds a platform designed for online video streaming.

$500K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Juked is social network bringing esports fans together around their shared passions

Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bonn, Germany

Our interactive Learning Game App provides digital Training with Soccer Pro's based on AI - real-time feedback based on Pros' motion data.

$209K raised
Jul 2022

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
$30.8M
Total Funding Tracked
$770.8M
Countries Represented
11

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for eSports

1.Los Angeles
2 companies$7.0M
2.San Francisco
2 companies$225K
3.Wilmington
1 companies$265K
4.London
1 companies$2.4M
5.Las Vegas
1 companies$6.5M

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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