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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%

of companies Caplight tracks

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 comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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PGL Esports
78%
BLAST
78%
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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
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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

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Hero Esports Investors

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Market signals

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  • Aug 20, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 41% MoM.

  • Feb 16, 2023

    $265M round led by Savvy Games Group

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • expands_facilitiesSep 10, 2026

    Hero Esports, Inc. is working to establish a global technology lab at its headquarters in Shanghai to bring together technical expertise and talent from around the world.

  • attends_eventSep 10, 2026

    Hero Esports, Inc. attends the first CyberHero event in Saudi Arabia, an invite-only launch featuring humanoid robot combat.

  • launchesSep 1, 2026

    Hero Esports, Inc. unveils CyberHero, a global robotic sports initiative that makes its live debut with the Middle East’s first humanoid robot kickboxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sep 9th '26.

  • launchesSep 1, 2026

    Alongside CyberHero x Riyadh in Riyadh on Sep 9th '26, Hero Esports, Inc. plans to establish the CyberHero Saudi-China Scholar Program to connect young talent with Saudi Arabia and China's robotics ecosystems, offering up to 30 Saudi students visits to robotics hubs across three Chinese cities.

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Hero Esports Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hero Esports's valuation, stock price, and market status.

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, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Hero Esports's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

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.

When was Hero Esports's last funding round?

Hero Esports's most recent funding round was Series C on February 16, 2023.

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.

How can I track Hero Esports secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Hero Esports's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersShanghai
Employee Range340
Year Founded2016
Last FundingFeb 16, 2023

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