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Smash.gg

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Platform for esports communities to organize tournaments

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2015Sports
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2017
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Smash.gg

Smash.gg is a comprehensive platform designed to support the organization and growth of competitive esports events. Founded in 2015 by a group of amateur players and fans, the company has established itself as a key player in the esports industry. Smash.gg serves a diverse range of clients, including event organizers, sponsors, and game developers, providing tools to manage tournaments, automate prize distribution, and engage with player communities. The platform supports over 6,000 active event organizers across various game titles, making it a versatile solution for both small-scale and large-scale events. Smash.gg operates in the rapidly growing esports market, which has seen significant investment and interest from both traditional sports organizations and tech companies. The business model primarily revolves around subscription fees, service charges for premium features, and partnerships with sponsors and game developers. By offering a robust set of features and a user-friendly interface, Smash.gg helps its clients streamline their operations and enhance the overall experience for participants and viewers alike.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2015
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
5
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
78.6/100
Industry
Sports, Event Tech
Sector
Sports, SaaS, Community, Platform, Event Management

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Dec 2020 $0 — Microsoft —
SERIES AOther financing Aug 2019 $17M $70M Undisclosed —
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Growth signals

Smash.gg website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Smash.gg is 23K monthly website visits, up 164.4% over the last three months. Smash.gg's team grew 25% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits23K 3-month web change+164.4% 1-year team growth+25%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

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Seed5 investors entered at this stage

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • Accel
  • Horizon Ventures
  • Nabeel Hyatt

Other known investors2 additional known investors

Team profiled 9 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · San Francisco HQ
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Market sentiment

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