PlayVS operates an esports platform that facilitates organized competitions for high school and collegiate students across various games, including League of Legends and Rocket League. The platform addresses the lack of structured extracurricular activities in schools by providing a safe environment for students to engage in competitive gaming, fostering teamwork and skill development while also creating scholarship opportunities.
Funding
$82.2M 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
Many high school and middle school students lack access to structured extracurricular activities aligned with their interests, particularly in the rapidly growing field of esports. This absence can limit opportunities for teamwork, skill development, and potential scholarship prospects within a safe and organized environment.
Solution
PlayVS provides a platform that facilitates organized esports competitions for high school and middle school students. The platform offers a structured environment for students to engage in competitive gaming, fostering teamwork, communication, and skill development. By partnering with schools, PlayVS handles scheduling, matchmaking, and record-keeping, ensuring a safe and moderated environment for students to compete across various popular esports titles. The platform also connects students with scholarship opportunities offered by colleges and universities with esports programs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes high school and middle school students interested in competitive gaming, as well as school administrators and coaches looking to provide structured esports programs.
Features
- Automated scheduling, matchmaking, and record-keeping specifically designed for school esports programs
- Verified faculty moderation of all matches to ensure a safe and supportive environment
- Zero-tolerance policy towards toxic behavior to promote sportsmanship
- Integration with Stay Plugged In to connect students with esports scholarship opportunities
- Support for a variety of popular esports titles, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends, Rocket League, and NBA 2K
- Middle school leagues focused on team play and student growth