May 21, 2019
Pro gamer Tfue files lawsuit against esports org over ‘grossly oppressive’ contract
Turner “Tfue” Tenney, one of the world’s premier streamers and...
March 28, 2019
Drake invests in esports betting startup Players’ Lounge
Drake’s latest collaboration isn’t with Kanye or Kendrick,...
February 27, 2019
Zone7 raises $2.5 million seed round to predict injury risk for athletes
Zone7, the company using data and analytics to identify the potential for...
January 29, 2019
Sapphire Ventures bets big on esports and entertainment with new $115M fund
Sapphire Ventures launches a dedicated sports and entertainment fund as...
November 20, 2018
With investors knocking, PlayVS opens the door to a $30M Series B
PlayVS, the company bringing esports infrastructure to high schools across the...
November 1, 2018
VICIS completes $28.5M Series B and launches its first youth helmet
Aaron Rodgers has invested in VICIS, a developer of high-tech helmets for...
November 1, 2018
The tactics behind The Athletic’s breakout success in sports subscriptions
Local newspapers may be shuttering and people may be consuming most news on...
October 26, 2018
NBA All-Star Michael Jordan leads a $26 million round for esports group aXiomatic
NBA legend Michael Jordan is playing the esports game now, leading a $26 million...
October 2, 2018
SoftBank leads $35M investment in sports engagement startup Heed
Heed, a startup looking to create new ways for sports leagues and clubs to...
August 20, 2018
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is coming to Disrupt SF
In May, the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that had banned gambling on...