Top 10 Gaming and Esports Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – July 1st – 15th, 2025
Several interesting transactions closed in the Gaming and Esports sector over the past two weeks. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
Merger/Acquisition
- Korus IO, entertainment protocol platform that is designed to revolutionize the art and entertainment industry, acquired by Camp Network.
- Lethal Gaming Gear, gaming peripherals that are intended to serve esports players and PC gaming enthusiasts, acquired by Pulsar Gaming Gears.
- Luma Imports, tabletop board games and accessories that are designed to bring engaging, easy-to-learn gaming experiences to hobbyists and families, acquired by Acd Distribution.
Later Stage VC
- Global Worldwide, online strategy and combat games that are designed for computers, tablets and smartphones, raised $5 million of venture funding in a deal led by BITKRAFT Ventures.
- Premier Lacrosse League, a lacrosse tournament that is intended to bring the sport to a national stage through a tour-based model, raised $54 million of Series D venture funding in a deal led by The Chernin Group.
- Valve, a gaming platform and hardware that are designed to support digital entertainment through immersive experiences, raised venture funding from Ventioneers.
Early Stage VC
- Bettle Fantasy Sports, social fantasy sports platforms that are designed for interactive game play and community-based competition, raised venture funding from Bantam Group.
- Cheddr, a social sports gaming platform that is designed to make sports gaming more accessible to fans, raised venture funding from CoreNest Capital.
- Everreach Labs, a web3 gaming platform that is intended to earn rewards by playing, raised a venture funding from TBV.
- Game Holding, competitive gaming and digital engagement platforms that are intended for talent development and brand integration in esports, raised venture funding from Delta Global.
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Tamara Williams
Managing Director
15+ years of experience in investment banking and financial structuring including private equity, acquisitions, fund management and raising debt capital within various sectors including real estate, oil and gas, hospitality, serviced offices, IT and trading. Advised on investment opportunities, capital structure, holding and tax structure. Skilled at conducting due diligence, company valuation and providing real estate development project oversight. International network extending from the US, UK, France, Russia, and the Middle East to Asia. Previously held several senior management positions in the financial industry. Master of Business Administration with Distinction from the University of Northampton UK. Higher National Diploma with Distinction from ABE UK. FINRA Series 7, 79, and 66 licenses.
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