About PlayVS
PlayVS provides a platform for high school students in the U.S. and Canada to participate in esports competitions, featuring games like League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The platform simplifies scheduling, matchmaking, and record-keeping for teams, and is offered free of charge to schools to promote esports participation and skill development. PlayVS also connects high school esports to collegiate programs, awarding over $1 million in scholarships and partnering with staypluggedin.gg to help students secure financial support for their education. The company's goal is to foster student growth through esports while supporting high schools in building their programs.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$103.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Education, Consumer Goods, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees
Risks
Competition from platforms like NASEF threatens PlayVS's market share.
Omnic.AI partnership may face challenges if AI feedback doesn't meet expectations.
Madden NFL Youth Championship may struggle if the game loses popularity.
Differentiation
PlayVS offers a free esports platform for high schools, fostering skill development.
The company bridges high school and collegiate esports, offering scholarships and prizes.
PlayVS partners with organizations like NFL and Special Olympics for unique esports events.
Upsides
Partnership with Omnic.AI enhances player development through AI-driven performance insights.
Collaboration with NFL for Madden NFL Youth Championship expands audience and cross-promotion.
Multi-year deal with New Mexico Activities Association boosts platform adoption in schools.
Funding
Total raised$103.60 M
Latest valuation$52.50 M
StageSERIES_C