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VC firms backing Esports

Updated 7 November 2026

VC firms we have observed in an esports round in the last two years.

See all 15 →The top 15
15investors on the listNo change this week
712cheques in 12 months-12% against the market
$9.5Mmedian round they joined+19% against the market median
100%wrote a cheque in 12 months
40%have led a round

The Top 15

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (15)

  1. 1Alumni VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,598$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2Kima VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France859$4.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Mitsubishi UFJ CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan493$4.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4Correlation VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States395$9Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5East VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Singapore367$2.8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6Western Technology InvestmentDeploying nowVC firm · United States222$11Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  7. 7Mizuho Corporate BankDeploying nowVC firm · Japan217$9.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Team Ignite VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States177$2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9AccompliceDeploying nowVC firm · United States143$7Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  10. 10NAPDeploying nowVC firm · Germany138$6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  11. 11Left Lane CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States102$25Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Canaccord Genuity GroupDeploying nowMicro VC · Canada54$17Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  13. 13SeventySix CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States29$12Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  14. 14Harlo Equity PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · Canada1$20Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  15. 15ARK Invest Venture FundDeploying nowVC firm1$20Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen

Quick answers about VC firms backing Esports

Who are the most active VC firms backing Esports?

By cheques observed, the most active are Alumni Ventures, Kima Ventures, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Correlation Ventures and East Ventures.

How many VC firms backing Esports are there?

15 are on record. 100% made an investment in the last 12 months and 40% have led a round.

Which stages do VC firms backing Esports back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (27%) and Series A (25%).

How big are the rounds VC firms backing Esports join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $9.5M.

Which sectors do VC firms backing Esports back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Energy.

Which VC firms backing Esports lead the most rounds?

Accomplice (8 led), Left Lane Capital (8 led) and East Ventures (4 led).

Where are VC firms backing Esports based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (7), Japan (2) and Canada (2).

What have VC firms backing Esports invested in recently?

Recent rounds include firmly (Series A, Nov 2026, with Alumni Ventures), RadianX (Seed, Nov 2026, with Alumni Ventures) and Shackleton AI (Seed, Nov 2026, with Correlation Ventures).

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