California-based interactive live streaming platform Maestro Interactive announced that it has secured a $15M USD Series B financing round from investors including NetEase, Sony Music Entertainment, Acronym Venture Capital, Stadia Ventures, Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, and former Activision Blizzard executives Michael and Amy Morhaime via...
Immortals Gaming Club has become the latest esports organization to sign a partnership agreement with social analytics firm Zoomph. As with previous deals, Zoomph will assist IGC in growing and measuring engagement across its social platforms, providing greater insight to partners and aiding in the...
The Brazilian branch of the French websites holding Webedia launched a Hearthstone tournament with sponsorship by the digital bank Digio. The Digio Desafio Hearthstone (roughly translated as Digio Hearthstone Challenge) will feature 8 invited pro players who will compete for a $20K BRL (approximately $3.5K...
The Indian Gaming League (IGL) parent company, House of Gaming Pvt. Ltd., announced that it has raised a $500K USD strategic investment from digital entertainment company Hungama and movie and digital content production company Hindustan Talkies. The Mumbai-based startup intends to use the investment proceeds...
Business in the Brazilian esports market continues to reflect the popularity of pro gaming in the region. Viewership on events like Garena Free Fire’s Liga Brasileira is testament to the LATAM audience’s passion for esports, and as usual, sponsorship deals and investments continue to make headlines. Esports...
The games in Southeast Asia and South America have ended and standings are clear for DPC Season 1. After weeks of action filled games in both SEA and SA. The picture is clear which teams will attend the Singapore major. From Southeast Asia, Fnatic will play...
Here are the teams whose stock went up, or down, following the CDL Super Week. The Call of Duty League Super Week brought us the CDL action we all know and love. With some shocking results, many teams' stock has fallen, or risen following the event....
Twitch Rivals Europe has named its first sponsor for the streamer and esports event, with snack brand Doritos announced as an official marketing partner. As a result of the partnership, Doritos will launch the Doritos Disruptor Series EMEA, an event that sees Twitch creators host a...
The King joins Oakley as their first esports Athlete. Scump is undoubtedly the most popular Call of Duty professional in the world. With a number of tournaments wins and his 2017 World Championship success, Scump has been loyal to OpTic, and their brands have grown together....
North American lifestyle brand Oakley has announced the signing of professional Call of Duty player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner as its first esports athlete. Scump joins the likes of NFL players Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson as a member of Oakley’s ever-expanding roster. Credit: Oakley RELATED: MotoGP eSport Championship partners with Oakley The deal will...