eCommerce/Retail

Pocket Gamer Connects conference discusses the market growth in 2020, an uptick in M&A activity, and how revenue models are changing the industry. [more]

Video game developer Electronic Arts announced the acquisition of mobile game developer Glu Mobile for $2.1 billion, a 36% premium to the market. [more]

From LAN parties to stadiums, Esports looks to take the next steps in 2021 with innovative sponsors, expanding revenue streams, and growing viewership. [more]

Roblox, an online game platform, filed an amended prospectus in preparation for a direct listing on the NYSE in February, under the ticker “RBLX”. The latest financing values the Company at $29.5B, making Roblox one of the most valuable private companies. [more]

Cryptocurrencies have regained market interest as Bitcoin reached an all-time-high price of $41,940 per BTC at the beginning of this year. As digital currencies experience stronger adoption, more capital is flowing into investments related to crypto. [more]

Last week, Fandom Sports Media announced plans to undertake the development of Non-Fungible Tokens (“NFTs”) to reward esports fans on its All-Age Prediction Platform. [more]

Last month, Real Luck Group, the parent company of LuckBox, an eSports betting platform, listed publicly and opened at C$0.80 per share. Global eSports betting market forecasted to reach $18B by 2026. [more]

Upstart Holdings, an AI-driven lending platform, launched its IPO at $20.00 per share on the NASDAQ at an approximate valuation of $1.5B. On the first day of trading, Upstart’s stock increased by 47% from the IPO price to $29.47 per share. [more]