eSports
Organization.GG raises $610,000 in pre-seed round
Organization.GG is an online platform which for the first time in history allowed fans to play side-by-side with their favorite esports PROs and popular streamers. The company raised $610,000 in a pre-seed round, with WePlay Esports, QPDigital, and Silicon Valley investors participating in the round.
Organization.GG is a platform that offers a unique way of interacting in the online gaming and streaming world. From now on, Twitch or YouTube users won’t be limited to just a chat but will be able to play alongside their favorite PROs in 5v5 show matches or 1v1 duels. For many fans, playing with CS:GO world champions such as “AdreN” or “Dosia” was unimaginable before, but now, it is an opportunity open to everyone. Streamers, PRO gamers, coaches, and many other famous and emerging talents will now have the tools to help them move their community forward, share experiences, make a living, and create unique and in-demand content.
Over the first few months of its operation, Organization.GG has already hosted more than a hundred successful show matches with 50+ streamers and esports PROs taking part. About two thousand viewers took part in the show matches, of whom 35% — more than once.
“This is a good start for us — we got initial confirmation of the product’s market fit. In the near future, we will pick up new games such as Call of Duty, League of Legends, and VALORANT,” says Denis Kurilenko, Organization.GG CTO and co-founder.
“With the current funding, we will develop new interaction mechanics to bring fans closer to the streamers. We are gaining ground in Europe fast, and by the end of the year, we plan to enter the North American market,” stated Organization.GG CEO and co-founder Dima Okhrimchuk.
On top, Organization.GG is opening opportunities for advertising agencies to host branded tournaments and show matches. For brands, it’s an opportunity to target Generation Z through a format that is unique in the market. Such collaborations may also be a part of a broader integration package to include company investors, such as the WePlay Esports media holding company, famous for its ability to host high-quality esports shows.
“The average game live-streaming viewership has been steadily growing over the last decade. Today, there are millions of people tuned in to a game broadcast at any given time, and most of them would be happy to get a chance to play or interact with the streamer on a more personal level. Organization.GG is the bridge between those streamers and their fans,” says Oleg Krot, managing partner of WePlay Esports.
“Streaming platforms and the gaming industry are booming, and Twitch is a prime example. The number of streamers has grown 2.5 times over the year, reaching 8.5 million. Investing in Organization.GG is a display of foresight. Our team is confident that the platform will be very popular among esports players, streamers and fans. We hope that our financial contribution and expertise will allow the platform to reach a whole new level,” comments Denis Valvachev, CEO and managing partner of QPDigital.
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Welsh driver beats Ismael Fahssi by two points after a 12-round season running March 27 to May 28 with a $750,000 prize pool.
G2-backed Alpine Sim Racing driver Otis Lawrence has been crowned 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Champion after the season concluded on May 28.
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship ran from March 27 to May 28 and featured a $750,000 prize pool. Drivers representing Formula 1 teams competed across four events, starting with a live opener at DreamHack Birmingham.
The title was decided at the final event. Lawrence secured multiple race victories across 12 rounds and finished top of the standings.
Lawrence won the championship by two points ahead of Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports driver Ismael Fahssi. Reigning champion Jarno Opmeer of Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing placed third overall.
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The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to run in Paris, France, from July 06 through August 23.
EF said tickets for all 25 competitions will go on sale from Friday, May 29, 2026, via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. The organiser said the venue will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, and fan activations across the seven-week programme.
According to EF, more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries will compete for a $75 million prize pool as part of the event’s cross-game Club Championship. The tournament lineup spans major competitive genres, including first-person shooters, strategy, sports, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, racing games, and Chess.
EF also outlined ticketing tiers, including Regular Tournament Passes, Premium Tournament Passes (with fast-track entry and a limited-edition goodie bag), Daily Regular Tournament Passes, and tiered Final Day seating zones (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2.
The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs (Apex Legends) (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), with Counter-Strike 2 closing out Week 7 from August 19–23 alongside Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship, Trackmania, and CROSSFIRE.
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Tickets go on sale May 29 for the seven-week Paris event running July 6 to August 23, with a $75 million prize pool across 25 competitions.
The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled for July 06 through August 23 in Paris, France.
Ticket sales open Friday, May 29, 2026 via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. EF said the event will run for seven weeks and span 25 competitions, with more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.
EF said Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, fan activations, and festival experiences. The organiser also pointed to the venue’s track record as the home of Paris Games Week since 2010 and as a site used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Ticketing includes Regular Tournament Passes and Premium Tournament Passes, alongside Daily Regular Tournament Passes. For select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2, EF said “Final Day Seating Zones” will be split into Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers.
The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs for Apex Legends (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), concluding in Week 7 with Counter-Strike 2 (August 19–23), Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship (August 19–22), Trackmania (August 19–22), and CROSSFIRE (August 18–22).
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