E-Sports Teams Stock

With an ever growing audience for both online platforms and physical arenas, interest in E-Sports teams has ramped up in the recent years. Gaming tournaments have seen incredible popularity rivaling traditional sports leagues, with growing sums of prize money on the table. However, few have had the opportunity to invest in a leading franchise. 

Companies are getting a piece of the pie, with Tencent, Sony and Activision leading the charge. These companies have seen a YoY increase in game revenue ranging from 17%-42% (2015-2016). 

The still nascent E-Sports market is growing with an audience of 385 million and an annual revenue of $1 billion. According to NewZoo (an E-Sports market research organization), sponsorships are expected to hit $655 million by 2020.