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eSports Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the esports sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 165 recently funded esports companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
165
Total Funding
$180.9M
Avg Funding
$7.2M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Cities for eSports

New York
London
Los Angeles
Grass Valley
Rochester Hills
Bonn

Recently Funded Companies

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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

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

EXCEL ESPORTS is a competitive gaming culture brand that uses its platform to have a positive impact on the gaming and esports community.

$23.7M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

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

Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Genvid Technologies is a software company that provides interactive livestreaming technologies and services for MILEs.

$113.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Rochester Hills, United States

ZOLLPA builds brands and brings brands to life through gaming.

$3.5M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Grand Forks, United States

Fenworks delivers varsity level esports and drone racing programs to middle and high schools.

Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Linköping, Sweden

Reshaping influencer discovery and matchmaking for the gaming industries.

$2.7M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Fando Network is a developer of a tokenization platform for sports, esports creators, and fans.

$5.0M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

GGs.io connects the top web 2 gamers in Latin America with web 3 opportunities.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boulogne-billancourt, France

GameWard is an esports brand that produces daily video content for its fans.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Cary, United States

FYX Gaming is an eSports infrastructure and technology provider that develops and implements blockchain technologies.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sorocaba, Brazil

Gamers Club is the largest competitive gaming/esports platform in Latin America

$2.5M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Istanbul, Turkey

Scoutium is a digital scouting platform that democratizes the football industry for all fans, players, clubs, and federations.

$603K raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

ProGuides is an esports training platform where millions of committed gamers get better.

Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

The Post is a professional network that connects elite professionals.

$1.2M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Canada

Swarmio Media is an innovative technology company delivering a network intelligence and optimization platform

$5.7M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Villorba, Italy

QLASH is an Esports organization that aims to promote and bring innovation to the Esports industry.

$1.2M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lewes, United States

Beyond - allows game developers to create in-game content and social features without an SDK or changing the game code.

$500K raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

United Gamers is a digital academy where esports players can improve their knowledge, skills and health.

$343K raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

St Louis, United States

Mission Control is a developer of an eSports platform used to create recreational gaming leagues for friends.

$300K raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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 165 esports companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$7.2M
Total Funding Tracked
$180.9M
Countries Represented
12

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for eSports

1.New York
3 companies$129.2M
2.Los Angeles
2 companiesUndisclosed
3.London
1 companies$23.7M
4.Grass Valley
1 companies$150K
5.Rochester Hills
1 companies$3.5M

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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