Skillz, a mobile eSports platform, completed $25 million in Series C financing, led by Telstra and Liberty Global, with participation from Bridge Bank, Accomplice, and Wildcat Capital Management. According to the company, as the eSports provider for 3,000 game studios, Skillz accounted for 30 percent of
GOSU.AI uses artificial intelligence to help users improve their skills in competitive games through detailed analysis of matches and personal recommendations. It also helps players with such pre-match preparation as picking gears, starting items, and offering tips on how to play against a particular enemy.
Gaming startup N3rd Street Gamers announced the completion of a new round of financing led by SeventySix Capital. N3rd St Gamers is a community of competitive and recreational video gamers that produces a series of eSports tournaments, leagues, and casual gaming events. Currently, its headquarters, LocalHost,
Digital media VY Esports announced it has secured a new round of seed financing led by Raine Ventures, with participation from Courtside Ventures and Elysian Park Ventures. A content and services platform focused on bridging the world of esports, traditional brands, and media companies, VY Esports
According to a recent SEC filing, entertainment startup Cloud9 Esports raised $19.7 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. Cloud9 Esports is a professional multi-gaming organization. It has teams in League of Legends, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Sm4sh, H1Z1,
Social gaming startup Taunt announced the completion of $1.8 million in financing, led by Foundry Group, with participation from Pioneer Square Labs. Taunt is a social competition platform for esports fans. It uses data and machine learning to create companion experiences for fans watching broadcasts. The