Nordic organisation North Esports has announced a new partnership with data analytics company YouGov. As a result of the deal, YouGov’s logo will be present on the sleeve of North’s new ‘Ragnarok’ jerseys. Moreover, both entities will collaborate to take part in ‘one of the […]
Gen.G Esports has announced a new partnership with blockchain network Rally to launch a CS:GO-specific cryptocurrency fan token, the GG Strike Coin. Starting in November, fans of the esports organisation can purchase the digital token to gain access to a number of engagement opportunities with Gen.G’s Counter-Strike team, […]
North American esports organisation 100 Thieves has signed with LA-based entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Photo Credit: 100 Thieves The agency will focus on the expansion of 100 Thieves content and media interests into new areas with additional revenue streams including digital […]
Gaming and entertainment live-streaming network VENN has announced today the close of a $26m (~£19.94m) Series A financing round. Credit: VENN The round was co-led by seed-round investor BITKRAFT and new investor Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Eldridge, WISE Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, Josh Kroenke (Vice-Chair […]
Consumer audio manufacturer Beats Electronics has sponsored Chinese League of Legends organisation TOP Esports. Photo Credit: lolesports / TOP Esports The Apple-owned audio company’s branding was spotted on the right shoulder of TOP Esports’ player jerseys during Saturday’s League of Legends World Championship knockout stage. […]
Riot Games has announced the qualification format for its First Strike VALORANT tournament in North America, with Nerd Street Gamers (NSG) and Engine Media/UMG Gaming both staging separate qualifiers. Riot is partnering with NSG after the latter produced a string of successful Valorant tournaments with the Ignition […]
Australian esports organisation Chiefs Esports Club has announced the launch of Oceania-based VALORANT tournament, the L’Oréal Men Expert Invitational. The tournament will see eight of the region’s top VALORANT teams compete over three days, with a prize pool of AU $10,000 (~£5,480) and five gaming PCs up […]
Brazilian esports organisation Rensga Esports has secured undisclosed Series A funding from Brazilian investment group Componente. The funding injection comes following Rensga Esports securing a spot in the newly franchised Brazilian League of Legends competition, CBLoL. Image credit: Alan Moreira / Divulgação RELATED: Riot Games announces teams […]
Each week, ESI Digest breaks down the weekly happenings in the esports industry, making sense of things so you don’t have to. As well as being housed on YouTube, ESI Digest is available on all major podcast platforms and is also available in written form below. This week on […]
Esports Insider is pleased to announce Deloitte and Nations Ventures as partners of the fourth instalment of The Clutch Digital, the esports-focused pitch investment competition, this time during ESI Digital Winter (November 19-20th, #ESIDIGITAL). Taking place on day one of the digital conference, November 19th, […]
