# Champions Round

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/champions-round

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.championsround.com
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 27, 2023)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Champions Round, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in innovative gaming solutions for both competitive and casual markets, focusing on fantasy sports applications that enhance user engagement through interactive gameplay.Founded in 2018, Champions Round, Inc. operates out of Los Angeles, US, offering a variety of fantasy sports and gaming applications for sports enthusiasts. The company has completed 3 deals, with its most recent funding round—Series A—raising USD 7.000 mn on February 27, 2023, from investors including Goodwater Capital and Point72 Ventures. The total amount raised by the company stands at USD 7.000 mn, with a current valuation of USD 19.568 mn.Champions Round specializes in developing innovative gaming solutions that cater to both competitive and casual gaming markets. Their core offerings include a variety of fantasy sports and gaming applications that facilitate user engagement through interactive gameplay. These products aim to enhance the experience of sports enthusiasts by providing platforms for fantasy leagues and tournaments, allowing users to create teams, compete against others, and track performance in real-time. Recognizing the growing demand for interactive sports engagement, Champions Round has strategically positioned its products primarily in the North American and European markets, targeting sports fans, gamers, and community groups. The company's end-users include amateur and professional gamers, fantasy sports enthusiasts, and communities looking for social gaming experiences.Champions Round's revenue model is primarily based on subscriptions and partnerships with various sports organizations and gaming platforms. The company generates income through user subscriptions for premium features within their gaming applications, where clients pay for enhanced experiences and tools that allow deeper engagement in fantasy sports. Additionally, they may engage in partnerships with sports leagues and brands to offer exclusive content and promotional events, further enhancing their revenue streams. Specific pricing plans for their products are designed to accommodate different levels of user engagement, ensuring accessibility for a broad range of customers, from casual players to dedicated fantasy sports participants. Their flagship offerings are tailored to maximize user interaction and retention, bolstering their financial performance through a combination of direct-to-consumer sales and strategic collaborations within the gaming and sports ecosystem.Champions Round plans to leverage the recent Series A funding of USD 7.000 mn to expand its workforce and enhance its product offerings. The company is focused on developing new gaming products aimed at current and emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on expanding into the North American and European regions by the end of 2024. The funding will play a crucial role in supporting these initiatives, enabling the company to increase capacity and innovate within its gaming solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 27, 2023, $7M — Band of Angels, Quest Venture Partners, Goodwater Capital, Pipeline Capital Partners, Point72 Asset Management, Gaingels, Mana Ventures
- Seed, Aug 26, 2021, $3M — Band of Angels, Quest Venture Partners, leAD Sports, Expert DOJO
- Seed, Nov 12, 2020, $1M — Band of Angels, Quest Venture Partners

## Investors

- Band of Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/band-of-angels) — Seed, Series A
- Quest Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quest-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A
- leAD Sports — Seed
- Expert DOJO (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/expert-dojo) — Seed
- Goodwater Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goodwater-capital) — Series A
- Pipeline Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pipeline-capital-partners) — Series A
- Point72 Asset Management — Series A
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series A
- Mana Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mana-ventures) — Series A