# Top 19 Esports Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 19 best-funded esports startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $3.0B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/esports-startups-united-states (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Fanatics** Fanatics, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanatics) Fanatics, Inc. *Founded* 2002 New York, United States **$2.5B** last round Dec 2022
- 2 [**Vanta** Vanta is a trust management platform that automates compliance and risk management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vanta) Vanta is a trust management platform that automates compliance and risk management. *Founded* 2017 United States **$151M** last round Jul 2025
- 3 [**Genvid Technologies** Genvid Technologies is a software company that provides interactive livestreaming technologies and services for MILEs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genvid-technologies) Genvid Technologies is a software company that provides interactive livestreaming technologies and services for MILEs. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$115M** last round Jul 2021
- 4 [**aXiomatic** Automate workflows, streamline payment processing and engage citizens with intuitive solutions from Catalis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/axiomatic) Automate workflows, streamline payment processing and engage citizens with intuitive solutions from Catalis. *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles, United States **$83M** last round May 2022
- 5 [**Sleeper** Sleeper is a prominent fantasy sports and gaming technology company based in the United States, founded in 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sleeper) Sleeper is a prominent fantasy sports and gaming technology company based in the United States, founded in 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. *Founded* 2014 Las Vegas, United States **$40M** last round Sept 2021
- 6 [**Prep Network** Prep Network provides content and rankings and aggregates third party content of high school players.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prep-network) Prep Network provides content and rankings and aggregates third party content of high school players. *Founded* 2012 Maple Grove, United States **$30M** last round Sept 2025
- 7 [**Lucra Sports** Lucra is a California-based sports gaming marketplace that offers solutions such as fantasy games, score prediction, and fans engagement for individuals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucra-sports) Lucra is a California-based sports gaming marketplace that offers solutions such as fantasy games, score prediction, and fans engagement for individuals. *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$30M** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**Super League Enterprise** Super League Enterprise is a publisher and developer of games and experiences for the biggest immersive digital platforms in the world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/super-league-enterprise) Super League Enterprise is a publisher and developer of games and experiences for the biggest immersive digital platforms in the world. *Founded* 2014 Santa Monica, United States **$22M** last round May 2026
- 9 [**Oxygen Esports** Oxygen Esports is a multi-title esports organization based in New England, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Foxborough/Boston, Massachusetts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxygen-esports) Oxygen Esports is a multi-title esports organization based in New England, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Foxborough/Boston, Massachusetts. *Founded* 2020 Boston, United States **$20M** last round Apr 2022
- 10 [**Nerd Street Gamers** Nerd Street Gamers is a national network of eSports facilities and events dedicated to power competitive opportunities for gamers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nerd-street-gamers) Nerd Street Gamers is a national network of eSports facilities and events dedicated to power competitive opportunities for gamers. *Founded* 2016 Philadelphia, United States **$18M** last round Jul 2024
- 11 [**BEAT THE BOMB** BEAT THE BOMB is the world’s first immersive social video game company, founded in 2017 in Brooklyn, New York.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beat-the-bomb) BEAT THE BOMB is the world’s first immersive social video game company, founded in 2017 in Brooklyn, New York. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$15M** last round Sept 2023
- 12 [**Players' Lounge** Players’ Lounge is a social gaming and wagering platform that allows gamers to compete in head-to-head matches, tournaments, and challenges for cash prizes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/player-s-lounge) Players’ Lounge is a social gaming and wagering platform that allows gamers to compete in head-to-head matches, tournaments, and challenges for cash prizes. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$3.8M** last round Oct 2023
- 13 [**The Meta** The Meta is a gaming company specializing in FPS aim training.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-meta) The Meta is a gaming company specializing in FPS aim training. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$3.2M** last round Jun 2020
- 14 [**The Post** Experience The Luxury Spirit Through Exceptional Creatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-post) Experience The Luxury Spirit Through Exceptional Creatives. *Founded* 2018 United States **$1.2M** last round Feb 2024
- 15 [**Exeter Swim and Racquet Club** Exeter Swim & Racquet Club is designed as a private club combining swim, tennis and social amenities in a laid-back atmosphere.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exeter-swim-and-racquet-club) Exeter Swim & Racquet Club is designed as a private club combining swim, tennis and social amenities in a laid-back atmosphere. *Founded* 2014 United States **$850K** last round Apr 2015
- 16 [**Hitrium** HITRIUM is a High-Tech Sports Playground that provides "HIT & WIN" gaming experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hitrium) HITRIUM is a High-Tech Sports Playground that provides "HIT & WIN" gaming experience. *Founded* 2013 United States **$250K** last round Sept 2015
- 17 [**Mainline** Mainline visualizes and rank real-time posts, explore conversations, target perception, shape the narrative, and amplify voice.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mainline) Mainline visualizes and rank real-time posts, explore conversations, target perception, shape the narrative, and amplify voice. *Founded* 2019 United States **$250K** last round Sept 2021
- 18 [**BallStreet Trading** BallStreet Trading is a free-to-play, real-time peer-to-peer prediction market and sports gaming platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ballstreet-trading) BallStreet Trading is a free-to-play, real-time peer-to-peer prediction market and sports gaming platform. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$250K** last round Mar 2022
- 19 [**Fish Nature** Fish Nature is a California-based company designing and building outdoor sports products that are both tech-based and nature-related.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fish-nature) Fish Nature is a California-based company designing and building outdoor sports products that are both tech-based and nature-related. *Founded* 2007 United States **$25K** last round May 2010

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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