aXiomatic

AXiomatic is a company focused on enhancing the esports and video gaming industry through strategic investments and partnerships. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, it aims to build a robust portfolio of companies within this dynamic sector. By leveraging its expertise in sports and entertainment, AXiomatic provides resources such as venues, technologies, media content, and distribution channels to esports organizations. The company's mission is to support ambitious enterprises that create engaging gaming experiences for fans, thereby fostering growth and innovation in the esports landscape.

Jeffrey N. Vinik

Co Executive Chairman and Board Member

10 past transactions

Pandascore

Series A in 2020
PandaScore SAS, based in Paris, France, specializes in providing real-time data and statistics for the esports industry. Founded in 2015, the company develops an advanced application programming interface (API) that utilizes artificial intelligence to collect and normalize data from various reliable sources. This API offers comprehensive information on players, teams, matches, and tournaments across supported games. By analyzing video streams and other streaming platforms, PandaScore delivers thousands of data points every millisecond. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including media organizations, professional esports teams, bookmakers, and fantasy app developers, all seeking accurate and timely esports data to enhance their projects and decision-making processes.

Mobalytics

Series A in 2020
Mobalytics is an eSports company focused on enhancing the performance of competitive gamers through advanced analytics. The company has developed a platform that utilizes in-game data from various gaming APIs, processed via machine learning algorithms, to deliver personalized insights to players. This system, known as the Gamer Performance Index (GPI), provides users with tailored advice on improving their gameplay, while also helping them identify their strengths and weaknesses. By offering these analytical tools, Mobalytics aims to create a more effective way for gamers to analyze their performance and elevate their skills in competitive environments.

VENN

Seed Round in 2019
VENN is a new 24/7 post-cable network aimed at gaming, esports and entertainment audiences. Launching in 2020 and broadcasting live from studios in New York and Los Angeles, VENN will be distributed across a broad range of media platforms and offer original programming produced in-house and in partnership with some of the biggest names and creators across industries.

AOE Creative

Seed Round in 2019
AOE Creative, LLC is a marketing company that specializes in the gaming, esports, and nerd culture sectors. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, AOE Creative provides a comprehensive range of services including brand language development, packaging design, social and web graphics, merchandising, and web/app design. The company leverages its extensive background in gaming and esports to create innovative and impactful marketing campaigns that challenge conventional norms. AOE Creative utilizes current data to craft unique branding strategies that resonate with audiences and stand the test of time.

Niantic

Series C in 2019
Niantic’s mission is to use emerging technology to enrich our experiences as human beings in the physical world. We seek to build products that inspire movement, exploration, and face-to-face social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2010, we are now an independent company with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. We’re focused on building games that get people outside and exploring by enabling our players to have fun while visiting new places, learning about the world around them, and meeting new friends. We’ve launched Ingress, an immersive real-world mobile game played by millions of people; it's been downloaded more than 20 million times and is played in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. We've also developed Pokémon GO, which has broken records around the world and has been downloaded more than 750 million times in its first year.

Matcherino

Series A in 2018
Matcherino, Inc. is a technology company that provides a crowdfunding platform specifically designed for esports tournament organizers and game publishers. Founded in 2015 and based in Bellevue, Washington, Matcherino enables these stakeholders to manage tournaments effectively while connecting them with brands for monetization opportunities. The platform offers tools to enhance tournament prize pools, allowing fans to contribute through the purchase of custom game content and participating in sponsor-driven initiatives. Additionally, Matcherino facilitates financial services, including prize pool escrow and compliant distribution of winnings, ensuring transparency and proper documentation. This support empowers professional players and community organizers to engage their audiences and foster a thriving esports ecosystem.

Nifty Games

Seed Round in 2018
Nifty Games Inc. specializes in designing and developing mobile-based sports games, focusing on delivering head-to-head, free-to-play experiences. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company targets the rapidly growing segment of mobile gaming by offering classic sports competitions that can be completed in just a few minutes. Nifty Games aims to provide fun and competitive gaming experiences through quick-session arcade-style gameplay, appealing to a diverse global audience of sports enthusiasts. Its commitment to innovation in mobile sports gaming positions it as a key player in this dynamic industry.

Epic Games

Venture Round in 2018
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1991, the company develops and creates games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, artificial reality, and virtual reality. In addition to its own game development, Epic Games offers its game engine technology to other developers, enabling them to create high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that supports independent developers in producing quality games and 3D content. Originally known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to Epic Games, Inc. in March 1999.

Epic Games

Venture Round in 2018
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1991, the company develops and creates games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, artificial reality, and virtual reality. In addition to its own game development, Epic Games offers its game engine technology to other developers, enabling them to create high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that supports independent developers in producing quality games and 3D content. Originally known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to Epic Games, Inc. in March 1999.

TeamLiquid

Acquisition in 2016
TeamLiquid is a StarCraft community that runs a professional gaming team and agency specialized in building news and community websites. Its network consists for several websites, including teamliquid.net, liquiddota.com, liquidhearth.com, teamliquidpro.net, and liquidlegends.net. TeamLiquid’s professional gaming team has its foundations in StarCraft and has since expanded to other titles such as Dota, Super Smash Bros., League of Legends, and Heroes of the Storm and Hearthstone. TeamLiquid was started in 2002.
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