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DRX

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A professional esports organization

Seoul, South KoreaFounded 2011Consumer Services

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2021

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About DRX

DRX Esports Academy, based in Seoul, provides specialized training programs and career guidance for young individuals aspiring to become professional gamers. The academy operates in the competitive esports market, focusing on games like League of Legends. DRX Esports Academy serves clients who are passionate about gaming and are looking to turn their hobby into a professional career. The business model revolves around offering comprehensive training sessions, mentorship from industry veterans, and career development services. Revenue is generated through tuition fees, sponsorships, and partnerships with gaming companies. The academy is led by experienced professionals, including founders of the SKT T1 League of Legends team, who bring a wealth of knowledge and success in the esports industry.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Employees: 74
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 53.8/100
Industry: Gaming
Sub-industry: eSports
Sector: Consumer Services, Esports Team
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b
Investment activity: 1 company, latest Jan 2022
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
LATE VC✓Equity / VC	Dec 2022	$0	—	Wemade	↗
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Dec 2021	$27M	$107M	Seoul Investment Partners · ATU Partners	—

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DRX website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for DRX is 49K monthly website visits, down 69.4% over the last three months. DRX's team grew 13.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits49K 3-month web change-69.4% 1-year team growth+13.8%

Monthly website visitsNov 2019–Jul 2026

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