# RATEL

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ratel

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://ratel.games
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 14, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

RATEL inc. is a Japanese company specializing in esports, providing comprehensive services for event management and broadcasting, alongside innovative digital products to enhance gaming communication and marketing. Founded in 2018 in Fukuoka, Japan, RATEL inc. operates within the esports industry, offering services and products tailored to enhance digital entertainment experiences. In 2022, RATEL inc. raised an undisclosed amount in venture funding from new investor KUSABI. The founder, Ibrahim Özdemir, has a notable history in the industry, but no information about other companies he previously founded is available. RATEL inc. specializes in the rapidly evolving field of esports, offering a range of services and products designed to enhance digital entertainment experiences. The company provides comprehensive event planning, management, and broadcasting services for esports tournaments, which serve both amateur and professional gaming communities. Among its core offerings are the VOLBOX voice chat application, developed under the supervision of professional gamers to enhance communication during gameplay, and a marketing division focused on promoting products and services via esports streamers and Vtubers. RATEL's clientele includes game developers, event organizers, and gaming enthusiasts, primarily targeting the Japanese market while also engaging with international audiences through global tournaments and online events. The company actively participates in creating vibrant esports communities, hosting events like O-FES VALORANT and the PUBG MOBILE GLOBAL OPEN, thus solidifying its position in the competitive landscape of digital entertainment.RATEL generates revenue through partnerships and collaborations within the esports sector, engaging with various stakeholders such as game developers, tournament organizers, and content creators. The structure of transactions typically involves direct agreements for event management services, along with promotional activities leveraging their influencer marketing capabilities. The company provides tailored solutions that may include comprehensive event packages and software applications like VOLBOX. Specific pricing details for these services are not disclosed, but they typically reflect the scale and complexity of the events or services rendered. By focusing on both B2B relationships and direct-to-consumer initiatives, RATEL ensures a diversified revenue stream, reinforced by its commitment to delivering high-quality esports experiences and community engagement initiatives.Following the April 2021 funding round, RATEL inc. plans to enhance the development of its VOLBOX voice chat application for e-sports players and strengthen its e-sports events production team. This strategic focus aims to expand the company's operations further. Additionally, RATEL is committed to exploring new markets beyond Japan, with plans to engage international audiences, although specific regions and timelines for expansion have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 14, 2021 — East Ventures, NOW (Japan)

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed
- NOW (Japan) — Seed