Splyce Recieved $2.6 Million From Crowdfunding, Including Metta World Peace
By TJ Denzer ·
Esports organization Splyce is set to make some big moves. In a recent round of crowdfunding, the team raised over $2.6 million from investors, including Los Angeles Lakers Forward Metta World Peace.
It would appear that multi-game esports organization Splyce is set to make some moves following a recent round of crowdfunding. The organization raised over $2.6 million from investors, one of which included a substantial investment from Los Angeles Lakers NBA player Metta World Peace.
As reported by ESPN on June 25, 2018, the crowdfund was led by The Ledger Group, who contributed $1.5 million to the overall pool. The Ledger Group has been investing in several esports ventures and, as a result, will be rebranding to OverActive Media with the recent contribution to Splyce. Other major contributors included New Orleans Saints NFL player Roman Harper and popular sports agent, executive, and personality Dave Meltzer.
We’re proud to announce our latest investment partners The Ledger Group, & First Serve Partners. Including:
— Splyce (@Splyce) June 25, 2018
@NFL All-Pro SS @Harp41
@NBA All-Star @MettaWorldPeace
Award winning #sports exec @davidmeltzer
Welcome to #esports gents https://t.co/Kkr414W3Xy pic.twitter.com/qsbRfVEPoM
Meltzer, Harper, and World Peace invested as a part of the Florida and New York-based group, First Serve Partners, which has worked in the past with various sports pros and personalities to be involved in various entertainment investment. With this new substantial involvement in Splyce, the First Serve Partners and The Ledger Group will be observers on the Splyce board.
It gives a boost to Splyce who, besides being active in a myriad of competitive gaming scenes including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty, and various fighting games, is also attempting to finalize a franchise spot in the European League of Legends Championship series.
Sports investment going towards esports is a growing trend. Check out our interview with another LA Lakers player, Josh Hart, who claimed to be the best Fortnite player in the NBA and shared desires to own an esports team.