# Top 50 Esports Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded esports startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $3.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/esports-startups (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 [**Kings League** Kings League is a seven-a-side soccer competition founded by Gerard Piqué and co-founded by streamer Ibai Llanos.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kings-league) Kings League is a seven-a-side soccer competition founded by Gerard Piqué and co-founded by streamer Ibai Llanos. *Founded* - Barcelona, Spain **$63M** last round Feb 2026
- 6 [**Mobile Premier League**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mobile-premier-league) *Founded* - India **$56M** last round Jan 2022
- 7 [**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
- 8 [**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
- 9 [**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
- 10 [**Particle Fever** Particle Fever is a Chinese company that specializes in developing and designing sportswear.](https://millionrounds.com/company/particle-fever) Particle Fever is a Chinese company that specializes in developing and designing sportswear. *Founded* 2015 China **$30M** last round Nov 2020
- 11 [**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
- 12 [**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
- 13 [**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
- 14 [**Dolly** Dolly is a transportation company that offers delivery services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dolly) Dolly is a transportation company that offers delivery services. *Founded* 2014 Seattle, France **$18M** last round Aug 2024
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**Fighting Esports Group (FEG)** Fighting Esports Group (FEG) is a online gaming network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fighting-esports-group-feg) Fighting Esports Group (FEG) is a online gaming network. *Founded* 2017 Beijing, China **$15M** last round Oct 2018
- 17 [**EVOS Esports** EVOS Esports is an eSports organization developing an online sports platform to build the landscape for eSports in the country.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evos-esports) EVOS Esports is an eSports organization developing an online sports platform to build the landscape for eSports in the country. *Founded* 2016 - **$12M** last round Oct 2020
- 18 [**GAMURS Group** GAMURS Group is a leading esports media network and entertainment publisher, reaching over 100 million gamers and fans each month.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gamurs-group) GAMURS Group is a leading esports media network and entertainment publisher, reaching over 100 million gamers and fans each month. *Founded* 2015 Austin, Australia **$12M** last round Oct 2022
- 19 [**Betty Labs** Betty Labs is a developer of a sports trivia application designed to provide life experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/betty-labs) Betty Labs is a developer of a sports trivia application designed to provide life experiences. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles **$9.3M** last round Oct 2020
- 20 [**Hi-Fun** Hi-Fun is an indoor competitive theme park, providing more than 30 large-scale competitive entertainment projects](https://millionrounds.com/company/hi-fun) Hi-Fun is an indoor competitive theme park, providing more than 30 large-scale competitive entertainment projects *Founded* 2018 Beijing **$7.4M** last round Apr 2019
- 21 [**JESPORTS** JESports is an internet cafe for online gaming and e-sports.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jesports) JESports is an internet cafe for online gaming and e-sports. *Founded* 2016 China **$7.1M** last round Oct 2019
- 22 [**The GIST** The GIST is a Canadian sports media brand founded in 2017 by Ellen Hyslop, Roslyn McLarty, and Jacie deHoop.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-gist) The GIST is a Canadian sports media brand founded in 2017 by Ellen Hyslop, Roslyn McLarty, and Jacie deHoop. *Founded* 2018 Toronto, Canada **$7.0M** last round Nov 2022
- 23 [**CELLORB** CELLORB provides player management, sports event planning, and event management services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellorb) CELLORB provides player management, sports event planning, and event management services. *Founded* - Nishi, Japan **$6.6M** last round Oct 2025
- 24 [**T.E.A.M DAO** TEAM DAO is a Singapore-based Web3 platform that allows investors to participate in metaverse and cryptocurrency-focused gaming projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/t-e-a-m-dao) TEAM DAO is a Singapore-based Web3 platform that allows investors to participate in metaverse and cryptocurrency-focused gaming projects. *Founded* 2019 Singapore, Singapore **$5.0M** last round Apr 2022
- 25 [**Talon** Talon is a workforce platform that offers postNL great functionality and excellent features to optimize.](https://millionrounds.com/company/talon) Talon is a workforce platform that offers postNL great functionality and excellent features to optimize. *Founded* 2014 Hong Kong SAR China **$5.0M** last round Nov 2021
- 26 [**Ultimate Champions** Ultimate Champions is a Web3 sports gaming platform](https://millionrounds.com/company/ultimate-champions) Ultimate Champions is a Web3 sports gaming platform *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$4.0M** last round Nov 2022
- 27 [**Gameye** Gameye is a technology company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in game server orchestration and hosting for multiplayer games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gameye) Gameye is a technology company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in game server orchestration and hosting for multiplayer games. *Founded* 2018 Rotterdam, Netherlands **$4.0M** last round Sept 2020
- 28 [**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
- 29 [**GamersOrigin** GamersOrigin is a French esports and video game communications agency based in Levallois-Perret.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gamersorigin) GamersOrigin is a French esports and video game communications agency based in Levallois-Perret. *Founded* 2014 Levallois-Perret, France **$3.4M** last round Mar 2019
- 30 [**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
- 31 [**Lurkit** Reshaping influencer discovery and matchmaking for the gaming industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lurkit) Reshaping influencer discovery and matchmaking for the gaming industries. *Founded* 2015 Linköping, Sweden **$2.7M** last round Jun 2022
- 32 [**Dixper** Dixper is a software company based in Madrid, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dixper) Dixper is a software company based in Madrid, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Alcobendas, Spain **$2.0M** last round Feb 2021
- 33 [**Rogue** Rogue is a game design, development, and consulting company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rogue) Rogue is a game design, development, and consulting company. *Founded* 2020 - **$1.7M** last round May 2017
- 34 [**The Academys** The Academys is an organization that provides assistance and training in production and direction.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-academys) The Academys is an organization that provides assistance and training in production and direction. *Founded* 2016 Türkiye **$1.7M** last round Mar 2021
- 35 [**Hoora** Hoora Technologies Private Limited, founded in 2021 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is a leading doorstep car and bike care brand in India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hoora) Hoora Technologies Private Limited, founded in 2021 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is a leading doorstep car and bike care brand in India. *Founded* 2019 Nagpur, France **$1.3M** last round Nov 2025
- 36 [**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
- 37 [**Gamelynx** Team-based competitive mobile games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gamelynx) Team-based competitive mobile games. *Founded* 2016 - **$1.2M** last round May 2018
- 38 [**Upcomer** Making it easy and more engaging to follow esports.](https://millionrounds.com/company/upcomer) Making it easy and more engaging to follow esports. *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles **$1.1M** last round Jun 2019
- 39 [**GameWard** GameWard is a professional esports organization and media brand based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gameward) GameWard is a professional esports organization and media brand based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2016 Boulogne-Billancourt, France **$1.1M** last round Jun 2022
- 40 [**RSG** RSG, or Rising Star Gaming, is a prominent esports organization based in Singapore.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rsg) RSG, or Rising Star Gaming, is a prominent esports organization based in Singapore. *Founded* 2017 Singapore, Singapore **$1.0M** last round Apr 2021
- 41 [**kaikoo** Kaikoo is an esports platform for players and coaches that provides connectivity, analytics, and automated coaching solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kaikoo) Kaikoo is an esports platform for players and coaches that provides connectivity, analytics, and automated coaching solutions. *Founded* 2020 Málaga, Spain **$1.0M** last round Dec 2022
- 42 [**Rivalry** Rivalry is a sports betting and sports media startup on the hunt to revolutionize an entire industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rivalry) Rivalry is a sports betting and sports media startup on the hunt to revolutionize an entire industry. *Founded* - Douglas, Isle of Man **$992K** last round Sept 2025
- 43 [**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
- 44 [**SPORT QUANTUM** Sport Quantum is a French technology company based in Orsay, specializing in interactive electronic shooting targets for training and competitive shooting sports.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sport-quantum) Sport Quantum is a French technology company based in Orsay, specializing in interactive electronic shooting targets for training and competitive shooting sports. *Founded* 2017 Saclay, France **$841K** last round Jan 2018
- 45 [**Leagues** LEAGUES is the Mobile App, an online destination for clubs and their supporters, sponsors, supporters, and members.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leagues) LEAGUES is the Mobile App, an online destination for clubs and their supporters, sponsors, supporters, and members. *Founded* 2020 Denmark **$658K** last round May 2023
- 46 [**Cayke** Cayke automates esports/gaming video creation for pro teams, amateur leagues and streamers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cayke) Cayke automates esports/gaming video creation for pro teams, amateur leagues and streamers. *Founded* 2016 Santa Monica **$500K** last round Nov 2016
- 47 [**Cloud9** Cloud 9 Health is a healthtech company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloud9) Cloud 9 Health is a healthtech company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 Austin, Kenya **$500K** last round Oct 2026
- 48 [**Join The Players** Join The Players is a tech company that brings the sports experience to the next level by providing automatic video highlights of mini-football games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/join-the-players) Join The Players is a tech company that brings the sports experience to the next level by providing automatic video highlights of mini-football games. *Founded* 2012 Sofia, Bulgaria **$416K** last round Nov 2015
- 49 [**Khelgully** Khelgully is an online gaming and social e-sports platform based in Bengaluru, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/khelgully) Khelgully is an online gaming and social e-sports platform based in Bengaluru, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Bengaluru, India **$416K** last round Jan 2022
- 50 [**Skinscanner.gg** Skinscanner.gg is a platform dedicated to the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) gaming community, serving as a deal-tracking tool in the digital asset market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skinscanner-gg) Skinscanner.gg is a platform dedicated to the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) gaming community, serving as a deal-tracking tool in the digital asset market. *Founded* 2025 Liverpool, United Kingdom **$405K** last round Aug 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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