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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
$149.7M
Avg Funding
$6.0M
Global Reach
13
countries

Top Cities for eSports

Stockholm
Seattle
Hull
Rowlett
Sydney
Dublin

Recently Funded Companies

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Stockholm, Sweden

NAG Studios is an Game Studio startup that work directly to integrate the different end users of their games into the game development.

$228K raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Esports and Gaming Livestream Ad Network

$350K raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hull, United States

Vanta Leagues is a competitive video game leagues with expert coaching for kids ages 9-14.

$867K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Rowlett, United States

Apogee Entertainment is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment game software to offer trans-media gaming products.

$5.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

PlayUp is a next generation online betting entertainment and technology group.

$34.6M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Dublin, Ireland

Wylde is a performance-focused esports organization with a drive to identify, adopt and empower players and creators from across the globe.

$426K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

MNM Gaming is a British Chinese gaming brand that supports and promotes gaming cultures across nations.

$430K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Melbourne, Australia

Web3 Toolkit for Creators, Brands & Enterprise

$726K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Warsaw, Poland

Unique casual esports challenges platform with AI powered skills improvement system. Integration with games like LoL, Fortnite.

$284K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

IMPLS Entertainment is an esports company that provides event planning, consulting, content creation, and manages professional teams.

$816K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Naxxar, Malta

Competitive Gaming & eSports platform

$314K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Forte is an economic technology for games that powers NFTs and rich token economies.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Charlottesville, United States

We help content creators offer interactive live video stream experiences amplified by data-driven engagement features and shopping.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

A sponsorship marketplace that allows brands to activate across hundreds of gaming communities and events easily.

$500K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Beastcoast is an online esports game organizer that specializes in organizing games and tournaments based on players' interests.

Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

SportsIcon lets users connect with sportspeople through NFT’s and masterclasses.

$5.6M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bucharest, Romania

A gamified, predictive, social-first engine for fan engagement - bringing sport fans closer to the game, and to each other.

$508K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Betabattle is a real money gaming application that uses blockchain technology.

$250K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Vindex is a global esports and technology company that serves as the connective tissue between games and gamers.

$29.6M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

100 Thieves is an American e-sports, lifestyle, and apparel brand.

$60.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Las Vegas, United States

MegaFans is a mobile eSports platform and gaming company.

$500K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Fundraising, Ownership and Coordination for Games, Arts, Music and Entertainment.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Talon Esports is a leading esports, culture, and lifestyle platform in Asia.

$5.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stuttgart, Germany

Hitcap esports is an online-based platform that connects esports gamers and fans

$574K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Delaware City, United States

In Wombo gamers can play for real money in a safe environment. Players can compete for cash prizes with others, betting on their own skills.

$60K raised
Nov 2021

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
$6.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$149.7M
Countries Represented
13

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for eSports

1.New York
2 companies$29.6M
2.Stockholm
1 companies$228K
3.Seattle
1 companies$350K
4.Hull
1 companies$867K
5.Rowlett
1 companies$5.0M

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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