E-Sports Startups in Africa
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E-sports in East Africa is gaining traction, with local talents like Eksab attracting attention. However, the industry faces challenges such as limited funding, infrastructure, and cultural perceptions. Business leaders recognize the potential but await a more stable regulatory environment and increased investment before fully embracing the sector.
Cummulative Funding
$7.4M+
Total # of Companies
4
Total Deal Count
10
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
10
List of E-Sports startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Eksab is an Egyptian sports entertainment platform intended to offer online fantasy, prediction and trivia games. | Seed | $ 3,520,000 | 2017 | |
Earn cash from playing your favorite AAA+ games with Skrmiish | Seed | $ 2,500,000 | 2018 | |
Anubis Gaming is one of the leading professional esports organizations in the MENA region. | Seed | $ 750,000 | 2015 | |
Mettlestate is a South African premium esports and gaming startup. | Seed | $ 720,000 | 2016 |
Founded
2017
Overview
Eksab is an Egyptian sports entertainment platform intended to offer online fantasy, prediction and trivia games.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 3,520,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Earn cash from playing your favorite AAA+ games with Skrmiish
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2015
Overview
Anubis Gaming is one of the leading professional esports organizations in the MENA region.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 750,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2016
Overview
Mettlestate is a South African premium esports and gaming startup.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 720,000
Employee
2-10