Tribe Gaming, the US-based mobile-focused esports organisation, has secured over $1m in its seed funding round.
Investors included high-profile sports stars like Boston Celtics player Gordon Hayward, and WWE pro wrestler Claudio “Cesaro” Castagnoli; CEO of Super Evil Megacorp, Kristian Segerstrale; and angel investor, Victor Krahn.
Tribe, which was launched in April 2017 and currently fields teams in Brawl Stars, Call of Duty Mobile, Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and PUBG Mobile, says it will used the capital to help fund expansion plans, which include a new HQ and content lab in Austin, Texas.
Commenting on the round CEO of Tribe Gaming, Patrick “Chief Pat” Carney, said:
“Just a few years ago, mobile games were dismissed as simple puzzles and time-wasters – now mobile has grown into its own ecosystem of complex games and world-class competition, with an extremely passionate fan base at its core. We started Tribe to help mobile gaming grow into the best it can be, and I’m grateful for the confidence our new investors have placed in our vision to help it reach the next level.”
While investor Gordon Hayward, added:
“I’ve been an NBA All-Star and made it to the NCAA championship, but I still get a rush when I’m taking down my enemy’s towers in a game of Clash [Royale].
“Tribe is about celebrating mobile gaming, whether it’s by cheering your team on the sidelines or watching your favorite streamers on your couch. I’ve been a mobile gaming fan for a long time, and I can’t wait to help bring those experiences to more people around the world.”
AYO.NEWS says:
That’s an impressive result for Tribe Gaming, and having investors of that calibre onboard is sure to open doors too. Its yet another example of traditional sports stars getting involved in esports – something that is sure to accelerate given the current global sports lockdown.
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