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Gamerjibe is the immersive events platform for the digital generation. We offer an events platform where brands, influencers, and fans can easily organize and attend immersive and engaging 3D events. By leveraging immersion and gamification, Gamerjibe enables you to create and run your next networking event, esports watch party, or conference that participants will love and can attend from their favorite web browser, all while going easy on your budget and carbon footprint.

DigitaSport is the best way for sports entities to digitize brand value and engage fans on mobile and web.DigitaSport is a technology company that helps sporting entities engage with fans on mobile and web.

UYU identifies and cultivates emerging talent in the esports movement. It aims to give its players and content creators the tools and the platform to take their game and content to the next level. Founded in early 2017, UYU has quickly established itself as a leader in the Fighting Game Community, Call of Duty, and other titles. For 2019, UYU has started off strong by fortifying its roster, and qualifying for one of the 16 pro-team spots in the Call of Duty World League. With this outstanding achievement in UYU’s first expansion outside of fighting games, the future looks bright for UYU’s competitive teams and rosters.

Esports Players League is a global esports tournament and media network that is developing an integrated and open ecosystem for tournaments, media, brands, publishers, teams and players with a focus on community and digital interactivity.

Esports Players League is a global esports tournament and media network that is developing an integrated and open ecosystem for tournaments, media, brands, publishers, teams and players with a focus on community and digital interactivity.

Juked aggregates and indexes every major esports tournament from 35+ esports games into one destination so that esports fans can easily watch every broadcast (LIVE, VOD, and upcoming) and access related data (team/player profiles, brackets, standings, stats) all in one place. Juked was founded by esports veterans Ben "FishStix" Goldhaber and Chris "ChanManV" Chan in 2019.

Laugh, talk, and cheer with friends while watching Netflix, Twitch, ESPN, and more in full-screen, like you're on a big couch together. From epic live events to intimate hangouts, Hearo is your virtual couch, classroom, theater or stadium all rolled into one beautiful live audience experience platform.

GamerzClass ApS offers esports masterclasses with professionals to shape the future of gaming. The company provides e-learning materials and esports video materials. GamerzClass ApS was founded in 2018 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Laugh, talk, and cheer with friends while watching Netflix, Twitch, ESPN, and more in full-screen, like you're on a big couch together. From epic live events to intimate hangouts, Hearo is your virtual couch, classroom, theater or stadium all rolled into one beautiful live audience experience platform.

Eksab operates an online daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform focused on the Middle Eastern and African markets. Founded in 2017 and based in Cairo, Egypt, the platform enables users to participate in sports contests by drafting teams and making predictions about live football games. Players accumulate points based on the accuracy of their predictions, fostering engagement and competition. Eksab has gained significant traction, being ranked #5 on the Google Play Store's Top Trending List and processing over 4.5 million games to date. The company has also received support through incubation programs by MINT, EG-Bank, and Cairo Angels.

SPORTWEY INC, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. owns and operates an online gaming platform that connects players with sports tournaments. It allows users to conduct, organize, manage, and play tournaments by registering through a platform and mobile application. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico.

OP.GG is an e-gaming data analytics company that specializes in creating detailed profiles for gamers by analyzing their gameplay data. This platform enables users to enhance their gaming skills by providing insights into their own performance as well as that of their opponents and friends. OP.GG currently offers services for popular games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, and PUBG, attracting over 28 million monthly users globally. Through its analytics, OP.GG aims to foster a better gaming ecosystem by equipping players with the necessary tools and information to improve their overall gaming experience.

OP.GG is an e-gaming data analytics company that specializes in creating detailed profiles for gamers by analyzing their gameplay data. This platform enables users to enhance their gaming skills by providing insights into their own performance as well as that of their opponents and friends. OP.GG currently offers services for popular games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, and PUBG, attracting over 28 million monthly users globally. Through its analytics, OP.GG aims to foster a better gaming ecosystem by equipping players with the necessary tools and information to improve their overall gaming experience.

OpenSponsorship operates an online platform that serves as a two-sided marketplace for sports sponsorship, facilitating connections between corporate brands and rights holders, including athletes, teams, and leagues. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform enables rights holders to create profiles and publish sponsorship opportunities. Brands can submit anonymous requests for proposals (RFPs) detailing their marketing needs, which rights holders can respond to by applying directly. The platform features a proprietary database that allows brands to search for suitable sponsorship opportunities and engage with rights holders through a messaging system. By streamlining the sponsorship process, OpenSponsorship aims to make it easier for both brands and rights holders to establish successful partnerships, thereby supporting the sustainability of professional sports.

Pvgna, Inc. is a subscription-based on-demand video platform specializing in esports content. Launched in 2015 by Kaan Meralan and Atasay Gokkaya, the platform offers high-quality, in-depth video guides and analysis related to gaming activities. It covers popular games such as Dota 2, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Counter Strike, providing users with comprehensive resources on heroes, champions, items, skills, builds, strategies, and maps. Unlike mainstream platforms like YouTube or Twitch, Pvgna focuses on exclusive content curated from top creators, enhancing the gaming experience for its subscribers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Phenom, a 500 Startups Batch 16 company, is the largest community in the world for young athletes to showcase the products they love and share stories about their athletic achievements. We will change the definition of athletic brand evangelism from the middle school and high school ranks. Phenom will be the digital identity for every young athlete in the world, and the market intelligence platform for any sports brand, retailer, or service provider to reach their audience and gather product and consumer feedback.

SidelineSwap, LLC operates an online marketplace to buy, sell, and trade sporting goods. The company offers lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, snowboarding, and other sports products. It offers new, used, and vintage apparel, electronics, field hockey, figure skating, fitness, racquet sports, running, and skateboarding products. SidelineSwap, LLC was founded in 2012 and is based in Franklin Square, New York.

Maestro is a platform based in San Francisco that empowers broadcasters to create engaging video experiences for their audiences. It offers a white-label solution for enterprise live streamers, enabling them to own, engage, and monetize their viewers effectively. The platform features tools designed to drive audience interaction at critical moments while capturing user data for analytics and marketing purposes. Notable customers include major companies such as Microsoft, PlayStation, and Capcom, highlighting Maestro's capability to serve high-profile clients in the entertainment and gaming industries.

Mars Reel Media is building a sports network for high school and amateur sports. One of the largest high school sports-focused media startups in the United States is backed by some of the most well-known and respected investors and advisors across the sports, media, entertainment, and technology sectors including Warner Media, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Dwyane Wade, Drake, Nas, and many more.

OpenSponsorship operates an online platform that serves as a two-sided marketplace for sports sponsorship, facilitating connections between corporate brands and rights holders, including athletes, teams, and leagues. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform enables rights holders to create profiles and publish sponsorship opportunities. Brands can submit anonymous requests for proposals (RFPs) detailing their marketing needs, which rights holders can respond to by applying directly. The platform features a proprietary database that allows brands to search for suitable sponsorship opportunities and engage with rights holders through a messaging system. By streamlining the sponsorship process, OpenSponsorship aims to make it easier for both brands and rights holders to establish successful partnerships, thereby supporting the sustainability of professional sports.

Ader is the first marketplace connecting brands to eSports influencers on Twitch. In the AdBlock era, we provide the only sure-fire way for brands to reach the 100 million+ gamers who visit Twitch each month.

YouStake, Inc. operates an integrated sports staking platform that enables fans to invest in skilled players participating in live events, particularly in poker and eSports. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, YouStake provides a marketplace where fans can directly sponsor their favorite players, sharing in the winnings generated from their success. The platform simplifies the investment process by allowing fans to contribute as little as $20, while YouStake manages contracts, tracking, transactions, and payouts to ensure a seamless experience. By facilitating these sponsorship agreements, YouStake creates opportunities for fans to engage with players and support them, while also expanding access to a previously underground marketplace.

Zengaming is an eSports discovery network, enabling players to connect with teams, sponsors and other eSports enthusiasts, create their professional profile, compete and get discovered. The company was founded in 2015.

Vantage Sports, Inc. provides data and video analytics platform that uses data–gathering engines that produce in-depth look at a players’ performance. It offers sports content to enterprises, media, and fans. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Bellevue, Washington. Vantage Sports, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Competitive Analytics Consulting LLC.

Unikrn, Inc. operates an online e-sports betting website. Its website allows users to place bets on matches for Unikoins, a virtual currency specific to the platform in the United States; and for real money worldwide. The company’s website enables users to use Unikoins at Unikrn Marketplace, where they can enter raffles to win prizes, such as gaming PCs, headsets, gaming glasses, and other items. Unikrn, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Bayes Holding, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing tools and platforms aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for players. The company offers several products, including LOLSumo, a real-time virtual coaching application for League of Legends, which assists gamers in building orders and accessing critical match information. OVERSUMO serves as an overmatches virtual coach, providing performance analysis, gameplay tips, and hero guides. For DOTA 2 players, DOTASUMO offers post-game insights and tools for gameplay improvement. Additionally, Shadow.GG is a software-as-a-service platform that delivers analytics and data visualizations specifically for Counter-Strike. Bayes Holding also features BRUCE.GG, a platform that allows gamers to create and share videos of their gameplay, rate clips, and collaborate in coaching each other, while providing automatically generated highlights, match analysis, and tactical insights. The company was founded in 2014 by Christian Gruber, Jens Hilger, Markus Fuhrmann, and Mathias Kutzner.

uTrack TV is a video on demand application and platform for live streaming events. The platform provides unique content from across the world specializing in motorsports, sports & entertainment offering both live events and championships as well as documentaries, biographies, and much more both original by uTrack and content produced by others. They specialize in Live broadcast of any event through their Mobile App technology which is compatible with any connected device. uTrack TV bridges the gap between fans and events, creating a higher market value to championships by attracting sponsorship and viewership for a mutual benefit of all entities. The platform live stream the event through their unique transcoding technology to a worldwide audience of their Free app on both Android and iOS.

99Gamers is an online community focused on trading video games, allowing users to buy and sell games using a virtual currency known as coins. Founded in 2012 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the platform caters to customers in the United States and Canada. It provides an accessible way for gamers to exchange unwanted games for titles they desire, facilitating a user-friendly trading experience.

Vantage Sports, Inc. provides data and video analytics platform that uses data–gathering engines that produce in-depth look at a players’ performance. It offers sports content to enterprises, media, and fans. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Bellevue, Washington. Vantage Sports, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Competitive Analytics Consulting LLC.

BountyHunter, the leading competition platform from Taiwan, and now based in Bay Area. We crowdsource ideas and artwork for brands with a strong talent base that could guarantee submissions for the competitions, it's all public and could be turned into a marketing opportunity with public voting feature. We have Google, Blizzard, Playboy, Microsoft, Lexus and Gigabyte using our platform for their creative competitions. Talent, who we call them "Hunters", boost their portfolio through competitions.