Esports Global has unveiled a new $50m (~£37.2m) investment fund to support businesses within the gaming and esports industries.
The fund, based in Guernsey, will offer funding to build a portfolio of ten to 15 businesses from across the world.
The Guernsey-based Esports Global Fund LP has secured backing from the Alshaya family, a Kuwait-based investment group with a portfolio spanning hospitality, retail, and technology.
According to a release, Esports Global will provide funds to a mixture of ‘early-stage and Series B investments’ alongside benefiting from an extensive network and ‘industry expertise.’
“Over the last ten years, we’ve seen many changes in terms of how the esports ecosystem is owned, operated and funded,” said Dave Martin, CEO of Esports Global.
“The fund isn’t just for esports businesses either. There are innovative solutions in education, technology, and sport that can be adapted to meet the needs of esports players, teams, fans and the wider community.”
The initiative is led by Chester King, President of the British Esports Federation, and Martin, a founder of the London Royal Ravens Call of Duty League franchise.
Esports Global advises that any businesses seeking investment should contact the fund directly.
2025 has seen several notable names secure additional investment to encourage growth. In March, G2 Esports completed a seven-figure investment round to fund further expansion across the globe.
How Will Esports Global’s Fund Impact Esports?
King reveals that the esports industry is experiencing “unprecedented change” and predicts that the biggest area for growth over the next five years will be products and services catering to the needs of gamers.
With esports teams and other adjacent businesses eligible to receive investment and expertise from the fund, the initiative has the potential to spark a new wave of growth across the gaming and esports sectors.
