Guild provides a competitive esports platform exclusively for women, creating opportunities for female gamers to compete professionally. The platform aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment within the esports ecosystem.
Funding
$25.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The esports and gaming industry lacks sufficient opportunities and inclusive environments for women to compete professionally and develop their skills. This disparity limits the potential of female gamers and content creators, hindering their advancement in the industry.
Solution
Guild Esports provides a platform, "The Lobby," powered by Sky Broadband, dedicated to creating opportunities for women in the gaming community. This initiative offers a supportive environment for female gamers to connect, compete, and develop their skills through live events, studio facilities, and competitive tournaments. The platform aims to elevate female streamers and content creators by providing fully equipped studio spaces for live streaming, editing, photography, and filming. Through structured "Path to Pro" routes, women can compete for a share of a £50,000 prize pool across various games.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes female gamers, aspiring esports professionals, content creators, and grassroots talent seeking opportunities and a supportive community within the esports and gaming industry.
Features
- "The Lobby" platform dedicated to women in gaming, offering a supportive and inclusive environment
- Competitive tournaments in games like Fortnite, FC 25, Sim Racing and Marvel Rivals with a £50,000 prize pool
- Open-access gaming events with professional coaches and state-of-the-art tech at the Sky Guild Gaming Centre
- Fully equipped studio spaces for live streaming, editing, photography, and filming
- Community-first live events led and developed by women in gaming
- Mural design competition to celebrate "The Lobby," offering a £2,000 prize and accreditation