United States
PlayVS, founded in 2017 by Delane Parnell in Los Angeles, California, is a company that serves as an event producer and online platform. It facilitates the creation of esports leagues in high schools across the United States.
Partnered directly with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the NFHS Network.
PlayVS had support from investors since its inception. Notable backers include New Enterprise Associates, Samsung NEXT, Adidas, Science (the VC arm of the Los Angeles Dodgers), CrossCut Ventures, Coatue Management, and Cross Culture Ventures. Additionally, individual investors such as Michael Dubin (founder of Dollar Shave Club), Paul Judge (co-founder of Pindrop Security), and Anthony Saleh (manager for rappers Future and Nas) have contributed to its funding. Since its launch in 2018, PlayVS has raised over $96 million in funding.
News
- 2024-02-14 Stiegler EdTech Partners with PlayVS
- 2024-03-25 ePremier League College Invitational Announced
- 2024-03-28 PlayVS Expands its Operations