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Hero Esports

Hero Esports

Private
ShanghaiMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://heroesports.com/

Last Round

Series C

Feb 16, 2023

Est. Valuation

$929M

Total Funding Raised

$520.8M

Momentum

Top 25%

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Company Overview

Hero Esports is an esports company that specializes in tournament organization, esports marketing solutions, and community development.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Gaming, Content Creation, Digital Advertising, Live Streaming

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting, Revenue Share

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

esports organizationesports teamtournament organizergaming lifestyle brandcontent creationesports marketinglive streamingevent productionpro gamingbrand activationesports agencyautomated productiongaming influencer marketingmedia rights

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Hero Esports Comparables

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Hero Esports Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series CFeb 16, 2023
Series B ExtensionJun 1, 2021
Series B ExtensionJan 22, 2021
Series BOct 26, 2020
Series AJul 27, 2016

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Fan Xie

Chief Content Officer, Co-founder

Founding Team

Chenfan Wang

President of Global Business, Co-CEO, Banana Culture Gaming & Media

Executive Team

Luying Wang

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Gary Jinwook Kim

Chief Operating Officer

Executive Team

Hero Esports Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Market signals

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  • Aug 20, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 41% MoM.

  • Feb 16, 2023

    $265M round led by Savvy Games Group

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • expands_facilitiesSep 10, 2026

    Hero Esports, Inc. expands facilities to Shanghai, China, Eastern Asia, Asia.

  • attends_eventSep 10, 2026

    Hero Esports, Inc. attends event CyberHero event.

  • launchesSep 1, 2026

    Hero Esports, Inc. launched CyberHero Saudi-China Scholar Program at CyberHero x Riyadh on Sep 1st '26.

  • launchesSep 1, 2026

    Hero Esports, Inc. launched CyberHero at CyberHero event on Sep 1st '26.

  • attends_eventJul 13, 2026

    Hero Esports, Inc. attended event LEAP East 2026 on Jul 10th '26.

Hero Esports Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Hero Esports a public or private company?

Hero Esports is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Hero Esports?

Hero Esports is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Hero Esports worth (valuation)?

Hero Esports's valuation is estimated at $929.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Hero Esports stock?

Hero Esports shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Hero Esports's last funding round?

Hero Esports's most recent funding round was Series C on October 26, 2020.

Who are the main investors in Hero Esports?

Key investors in Hero Esports include Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia, Savvy Games Group.

Will Hero Esports IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Hero Esports.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersShanghai
Employee Range340
Year Founded2016
Last FundingFeb 16, 2023

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