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M&A Deal Summary

ESE Acquires Digital Motorsports

On May 13, 2021, ESE acquired media company Digital Motorsports

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ESE’s 3rd transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is ESE’s 1st transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-05-13
Target Digital Motorsports
Sector Media
Buyer(s) ESE
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Digital Motorsports

Co Kildare, Ireland
Digital Motorsports is an Irish company that provides infrastructure, technology, and support for esports across the globe, particularly in the simulation racing sector working with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Digital Motorsports is based in Co Kildare, Ireland.

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Buyer

ESE

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Category Company
Founded 2019
Sector Media
Revenue 19M CAD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

ESE is an entertainment and technology company focused on gaming, particularly on esports. ESE consists of multiple assets and world-class operators in the gaming and esports industries. Capabilities include but are not limited to: physical infrastructure, broadcasting, global distribution for gaming and esports-related content, advertising, sponsorship support, and a growing e-sport team franchise. ESE was founded in 2019 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector (Media) 3 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 7
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-18 K1CK Esports Club

Portugal

K1CK Esports Club manages esports teams that compete across multiple games and platforms and, since its inception, K1CK has seen continued success in esports competitions across Europe and the rest of the world.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-30 Frenzy

Warsaw, Poland

Frenzy is a media and production infrastructure company focused on the video game industry. Frenzy creates and executes esports and gaming events, broadcasts, and media content. Frenzy also operates professional mobile, automated TV equipment, allowing it to produce reality shows from every part of the globe. Its main revenue streams include TV production, events and league organizations, and advertising campaigns. Frenzy is based in Warsaw, Poland.

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