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An esports metaverse startup cofounded by cricketer Kumar Sangakkara just raised $3.2 million in Seed funding

Simon Thomsen - September 5, 2022 2 MIN READ

Cricketing Hall of Fame batsman Kumar Sangakkara has cofounded an esports platform that’s raised US$2.5 million (A$3.2m) in Seed funding to play sport in the metaverse. The round was led by new Singapore-based investment firm Hangar X, plus several sports and web3 investors, including US-based Nucleus Advisors founder Jordan Waxman, Perth-based 5point8 Capital director Mark D’Alessandro… Read more »

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Riot Games partners with AFL to launch esports tournament in Melbourne

Gina Baldassarre - May 7, 2018 3 MIN READ

With a number of its clubs looking to esports, the Australian Football League (AFL) has itself announced a partnership with Riot Games that will see the organisations launch a new esports tournament in November.

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[PODCAST] Startup meet Corporate – Episode 8: Social Data

James Ward - September 13, 2017 < 1 MIN READ

In this episode, we explore the world of social data and analytics and the way in which companies are leveraging this to grow their business.

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On-demand photography startup Snappr raises $2.5 million, gaming startup Gamurs closes $3.5 million round, Blackbird Ventures backs AskNicely

James Ward - September 12, 2017 3 MIN READ

Snappr has announced the closing of a $2.5 million seed funding round, with the funds set to help accelerate the businesses expansion across the US.

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Australia’s game development industry growing through expansion into other sectors, report finds

James Ward - July 24, 2017 3 MIN READ

Australia’s gaming industry grew at a 9.6 percent CAGR between 2013 and 2016 as it expanded into other sectors, according to a joint report.

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Seven Network partners with St. George to launch esports league and gaming show

James Ward - June 26, 2017 3 MIN READ

The Seven Network is partnering with St George Bank to launch screenPLAY, a new omni-channel focused on gaming and esports content.

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Adelaide Football Club acquires eSports team to grow reach and brand

Gina Baldassarre - May 19, 2017 2 MIN READ

A few days after local rival Port Adelaide played the AFL’s first match in China, the Adelaide Football Club too has made a move to expand into a new market, announcing it is acquiring Legacy eSports, a professional eSports team based in Sydney.

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Sydney startup Gamurs is an esports media platform connecting gamers worldwide

James Ward - January 11, 2017 4 MIN READ

Gamurs is an online esports media and networking platform which provides content and connection services for players worldwide.

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