At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 43 eSports companies in Los Angeles, California. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top eSports Companies & Startups (Los Angeles, California)
Betty Labs
Betty Labs is a developer of a sports trivia application designed to provide life experiences.
Founder(s): Howard Akumiah
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Internet, Sports
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Blitz App
Your personal gaming coach for League of Legends, Valorant, CSGO, Fortnite and more— powered by AI and built with professional players.
Founder(s): Adil Virani, Andy Dinh
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, eSports, Gaming, Machine Learning, Media and Entertainment, Software
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ICM Partners
ICM Partners is one of the world’s largest talent and literary agencies, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C.
Founder(s): Chris Silbermann
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Film, Music, Publishing, TV
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ProGuides
ProGuides is an esports training platform where millions of committed gamers get better.
Founder(s): Kristoph Oedman, Sam Wang, Wesley Situ
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Digital Media, eSports, Internet, Online Games
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Immortals Gaming Club
Leading eSports franchise, professionally owned, passionately run
Founder(s): Clinton Foy, Noah Whinston
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Communities, eSports, Professional Services
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aXiomatic
AXiomatic powers unforgettable eSports experiences through sports and entertainment expertise.
Founder(s): Bruce Karsh, Bruce Stein, Peter Guber, Ted Leonsis
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Gaming, Sports, Video
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Versus Systems
Versus Systems is a prizing platform that allows players to choose their rewards for in-game achievements.
Founder(s): Brandii Grace, Matthew Pierce
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Advertising Platforms, Apps, Digital Media, eSports, Gaming, Mobile, Video Games
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FaZe Clan
FaZe Clan is a gaming organization.
Founder(s): Yousef Abdelfattah
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Digital Entertainment, eSports, Gaming
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Upcomer
Making it easy and more engaging to follow esports.
Founder(s): Babu Somasundaram, Patrik Hansen
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Gaming, Media and Entertainment
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100 Thieves
100 Thieves is an American e-sports, lifestyle, and apparel brand.
Founder(s): Matthew Haag
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Fashion, Lifestyle, PC Games
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Champions Round
Fantasy & sports betting operator offering hyper casual skill based contests.
Founder(s): Carter Russ, Chase Payne
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Android, Digital Entertainment, eSports, Fantasy Sports, iOS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Online Games, Sports, Video Games
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Playfull
Playfull is a rewards platform for gamers and their mission is to make play more fulfilling
Founder(s): Alex Hesselgrave, Patrick Lu, Zhuping Hu
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Apps, eSports, Gaming, Internet
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Cloud9
Cloud9 is a professional multi-game esports organization that is based in the Los Angeles, California area.
Founder(s): Jacques Etienne, Paullie Etienne
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Gaming, Online Games, Sports
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Pogr
Pogr is a unique customizable profile system with centralized video game statistics.
Founder(s): Connor Ellison, Juno Kim, Randolph Aarseth
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Big Data, Developer Tools, eSports, Gaming
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Obsesh
The Athletes creator marketplace platform for sports obsessions
Founder(s): Jonalyn Morris, Tracy Benson
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Content Creators, E-Commerce Platforms, eSports, Marketplace, Sports
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Quarterback
Quarterback is an e-sports fan engagement platform that helps streamers, professional esports players and teams monetize their downtime.
Founder(s): Alexander Mazyarik, Dror Cohen, Jonathan Weinberg, Yevgeni Volovich
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Social Media, Software, Video Games, Video Streaming
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Speedball Movie
Speedball Movie is a film about paintball and a team that competed in a paintball tournament.
Founder(s): Alex Di Marco, Martin Soole
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Developer Platform, eSports, Gaming
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tokensquare
Industry specific aggregator and community. Curated news, media, jobs and investment opportunities. Blockchain beta.
Founder(s): Martin Rerak
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Augmented Reality, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cannabis, eSports, News, Social Media, Virtual Currency, Virtual Reality
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INOV8 Media
INOV8 Media develops a platform of live fantasy challenges, social contests, mobile apps and news/blog pages.
Founder(s): John Cioe
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Developer Platform, eSports, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Sports
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PlayersOnly
PlayersOnly is a sports social network focused on athletes.
Founder(s): Tuan Ma
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Internet, Messaging, Mobile Apps, Social, Social Network, Sports
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CheckMate Gaming
CheckMate Gaming is an online eSports platform offering competitive ladders, tournaments, and challenges.
Founder(s): Jonathan Levi
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Gaming, Internet, Video Games
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ESTV
ESTV is a 24/7 live linear and ad-based video on demand esports channel.
Founder(s): Eric Yoon
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Broadcasting, eSports, Media and Entertainment, TV
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Evolved
Esports Consulting Group & Talent Agency for Esports Professionals & Digital Content Creators.
Founder(s): Ryan Morrison, Sebastien Delvaux
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Digital Entertainment, Digital Marketing, eSports, Media and Entertainment, Video Advertising
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Indie Esports League
ESPORTS IN EVERY GAME – World’s first multi-game, cross-platform eSports league exclusively for indie games and gamers of any ability.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Console Games, eSports, Gaming, Mobile, Online Games, PC Games, Video Games
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TAG ESPORTS
World’s first multi-game, cross-platform eSports league system exclusively for indie games & any level of player.
Founder(s): Richard Thomas
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Blockchain, eSports, Gambling, Gaming, Internet of Things, Video Games
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Squab Gaming
One click marketplace to hire a perfect gaming partner
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Gaming
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Ateyo
Apparel designed specifically for gamers. Comfy IRL. Virtually Unstoppable.
Founder(s): Breanne Harrison- Pollock, Rachel Feinberg
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Fashion, Gaming
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Counter Logic Gaming
Counter Logic Gaming is a premier North American based eSports organization.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports
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Wiser
Sports & Influencer Sponsorship Analytics
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Brand Marketing, Digital Media, eSports, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Sports
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Women in Games International
WIGI is a nonprofit organization aiming to cultivate resources to advance economic equality and diversity in the global games industry.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Media and Entertainment, Non Profit, Video Games
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AUGMENTED REALITY eSPORTS
Revolutionizing eSports viewing using VR and AR technology. ARES makes your room the press box you’ve always wanted.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Augmented Reality, Electronics, eSports, Software, Virtual Reality
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Adjency
Unified platform for the passion economy.
Founder(s): Benjamin Bueno De Mesquita, Steve Rude
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Content Creators, eSports, Event Promotion, Events, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing
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CSL College
CSL College operates esports platform for leagues across a multitude of games and platforms, for players of all skill levels.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Internet, Video Games
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PlayTime.io
PlayTime.io is a booking platform that lets anyone book and play video games one-on-one with the biggest streamers and creators!
Founder(s): Robert Flickinger, Thomas Mosley
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Digital Entertainment, eSports, Gaming, Video Games
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Zoned
Zoned bridges the gap between pop culture and gaming.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, eSports, Events, Marketing
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Everyday Influencers
Everyday Influencers is an esports management firm representing top talent.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Management Consulting
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Mirror, Mirror – Off the Wall Productions
Fueled by Fans, Gamers, & Artists, all of which get paid to play; Instant Idol™ is driven by social media to monetize music videos
Founder(s): John L. Coulson, John R. Horsting, Serge Stein
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, eSports, Gambling, Gamification, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Education, Music Streaming, Video, Video Games
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Zone Esports and Entertainment
Zone is an esports and entertainment organization. We compete in Fortnite and GoW. 797K followers and 108+ million views.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Gaming, Internet, Social Media, Video Streaming
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Gamer World News
Gamer World News delivers eSports and gamer news and original entertainment around the globe.
Founder(s): Gayle Dickie
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Gaming, Media and Entertainment, News
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Team Versiya
Premier Entertainment and Lifestyle Brand
Founder(s): William Owens
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Digital Entertainment, eSports, Gaming, Media and Entertainment
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SixteenZero
Professional-grade esports analytics.
Founder(s): Alex Alifimoff, Christopher Sardegna, Tomi Kovanen
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: eSports
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JoyTops
JoyTops creates a joy-stick attachment that both improve performance as well increases comfort for esports gamers.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, eSports, Gaming
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PlayVS
PlayVS operates an eSports platform to organize high school and collegiate esports.
Founder(s): Delane Parnell
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Computer, eSports, Gaming, PC Games
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