# Mainline Esports

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mainline-esports

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Houston, US
- Website: www.mainline.gg
- Total disclosed funding: $6.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 31, 2019)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Mainline Esports, LLC delivers specialized esports tournament management solutions focusing on collegiate and high school competitions, facilitating seamless organization and execution for various stakeholders in the gaming community.Mainline Esports, LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, US, specializes in esports tournament management. The company raised USD 6.8 mn in Series A funding on October 31, 2019, led by Work America Capital. The co-founders, Chris Buckner and Daniel Kampo, have been instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction.Mainline specializes in providing comprehensive esports tournament management solutions designed to facilitate the organization and execution of collegiate and high school esports competitions. Their core offering is a robust tournament management system that includes features for easy team management, an admin portal, and extensive tournament operations support. These services enable institutions and organizations to leverage gaming and esports to engage their communities, promote brands, and integrate sponsors within a rapidly growing market. The company serves a diverse client base that includes collegiate institutions, high schools, brands, agencies, and professional esports teams, with a focus on the North American and European markets. The offerings are aimed at addressing the complexities of tournament organization, from game selection and rule formulation to moderation and technical support.Mainline's revenue model is structured around partnerships and service agreements with educational institutions, esports organizations, and brands. The firm generates income primarily through subscriptions for its tournament management software and event/broadcast services, which are tailored for specific client needs. Additionally, Mainline may establish sponsorship agreements and offer consulting services, creating various transactional pathways with its clientele. While detailed pricing information is not disclosed, the offerings typically include tiered service plans that cater to different levels of tournament complexity and scale, ensuring that clients can select options that align with their operational requirements and budget. The combination of these revenue streams supports Mainline's mission of delivering comprehensive and engaging esports experiences.Mainline Esports plans to leverage recent funding towards expanding its product offerings and entering new markets. The company aims to launch enhanced features for its tournament management software in 2023 and target further market penetration in Europe and North America by 2024. The funding of USD 6.8 mn raised in October 2019 will facilitate these initiatives and support the development of new services tailored to meet the needs of its diverse client base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 31, 2019, $6.8M — Work America Capital

## Investors

- Work America Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/work-america-capital) — Series A