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DRX
Consumer Services · Seoul, South Korea · Founded 2011
A professional esports organization MoreLess
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. Keywords: esports, academy, training, career guidance, professional gamers, League of Legends, mentorship, tuition fees, sponsorships, partnerships.
Company overview
DRX company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Employees
- 74
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 53.8
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Jan 2022
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
DRX funding history
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 | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2020 | $10M | $40M | Shinhan Capital · JS Corporation · Seoul Investment Partners · WONIK Investment Partners | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 75 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2024 | 33 |
Growth signals
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.
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Capital deployed
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Investors
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Global footprint
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