Berlin
Grid Esports is a technology company specializing in data solutions for the esports industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Grid provides real-time data and analytics services to enhance competitive gaming experiences and support various stakeholders in the esports ecosystem, including tournament organizers, teams, and broadcasters.
History
Grid Esports was founded in 2018 by Moritz Maurer, who identified a significant gap in the availability of high-quality, real-time data within the esports sector. The company's mission is to bring the same level of data sophistication found in traditional sports to the rapidly growing field of competitive gaming.
Products and Services
Grid offers a range of data solutions tailored to the needs of the esports industry:
Real-Time Data Feeds: Grid provides real-time data feeds that deliver live, accurate information about ongoing matches, player performances, and in-game events. This data is used by broadcasters, betting companies, and team analysts to enhance their offerings and insights.
Analytics Platform: The company offers an advanced analytics platform that allows users to delve into detailed statistical analyses, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. This platform supports various games, including popular titles like CS , Dota 2, and League of Legends.
Esports Integrity and Anti-Cheating: Grid collaborates with esports organizations to ensure data integrity and combat cheating. By leveraging their data analytics capabilities, they help maintain fair play and uphold the competitive integrity of esports tournaments.
Partnerships: Grid has established partnerships with numerous high-profile esports organizations and tournaments, providing data services for events such as the ESL Pro League, BLAST Premier, and DreamHack Masters. These collaborations have solidified Grid's position as a leading data provider in the esports industry.
Milestones
2018: Grid Esports is founded and begins operations. 2019: Grid announces partnerships with major esports tournaments, including ESL and DreamHack. 2020: The company expands its services to cover more game titles and extends its client base to include betting companies. 2021: Grid introduces new anti-cheating measures and integrity solutions, further enhancing its service offerings. 2022: Grid raises significant investment funding to fuel growth and innovation in its data analytics platform.
Current employees
| Name | Position | Join Date |
|---|---|---|
| Moritz Maurer | CEO and Co-Founder | May 15, 2018 |
 Chris King | CTO & Co-Founder | May 15, 2018 |
 Mikael Westerling | CSO & Co-Founder | May 15, 2018 |
News
- 2024-03-19 Rainbow Six Siege Data Portal Launched
- 2024-02-23 GRID Partners with KeSPA
- 2024-02-05 GRID Partners with DATA.BET
- 2024-01-26 GRID Partners with LTN
- 2023-11-09 Ubisoft Partners with GRID
- 2023-10-06 GRID Esports DataJam Revealed
- ↑ https://esportsinsider.com/2024/02/grid-data-bet-esports-data-partnership
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/grid-esports_grid-partners-with-broadcast-media-company-activity-7156353069834747904-yiKF/
- ↑ https://esportsinsider.com/2024/02/grid-partners-with-kespa
- ↑ https://grid.gg/riot-games-and-grid-announce-exclusive-global-esports-data-partnership/
- ↑ https://grid.gg/u-s-integrity-partners-with-grid-to-establish-a-data-driven-integrity-framework-for-esports/
- ↑ https://grid.gg/ubisoft-and-grid-partner-to-unlock-the-potential-of-live-esports-data-in-the-rainbow-six-siege-competitive-ecosystem/