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eSports startup raises $20.0M (May 2026)

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The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI - TechCrunch

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The eSports startup successfully raised $20 million in funding despite venture capitalists showing a preference for AI investments. This round highlights the growing interest and potential in the eSports industry, which continues to attract significant financial backing.

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The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI  TechCrunch

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