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London-based esports organisation LDN UTD has announced The Vamps bass guitarist Connor Ball as its new Co-owner. According to a release, Ball has ‘personally invested’ in the organisation and will become a member of its strategic advisory board. Image credit: LDN UTD RELATED: LDN UTD announces noblechairs partnership Alongside his role as Co-owner,...

EXCEL Esports Co-founder Kieran Holmes-Darby has been appointed as Formula E’s Gaming Director.  As part of his role, Holmes-Darby will oversee upcoming gamified experiences for Formula E and will help grow the electric motorsport’s gaming products.  (ESI Illustration) Image credit: Formula E RELATED: EXCEL partners with sports fashion retailer...

Esports and gaming coaching platform Metafy has raised $25m (~£18.5m) in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Tiger Global Management and Seven Seven Six ventures, the venture capital company founded by Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Image credit: Metafy RELATED: Metafy announces acquisition of GamersRdy Metafy...

Danish esports organisation Tricked Esport has signed a partnership with gaming peripheral company SteelSeries. According to the release, SteelSeries will provide Tricked Esport’s players with esports and gaming gear. Moreover, the company has been named the official peripherals brand for Tricked Esport. Image credit: Tricked Esport /...