Esports and Merger & Acquisition

This paper delves into the burgeoning intersection of esports and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). As esports evolves into a global industry, boasting a viewership of 454 million by 2020, businesses seek strategic consolidation through M&A activities. Notable franchises like League of Legends...

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Published inINTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 1 - 13
Main Authors VIRENDRA JADHAV, VAISHNAVI, SHAH, PROF. SHITAL, KSHIRSAGAR, DR. ASHWINI
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.01.2024
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Summary:This paper delves into the burgeoning intersection of esports and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). As esports evolves into a global industry, boasting a viewership of 454 million by 2020, businesses seek strategic consolidation through M&A activities. Notable franchises like League of Legends and Dota drive the industry's multi-billion- dollar growth, attracting collaboration and investment. Esports M&A involves the consolidation of organizations, game developers, and streaming platforms, driven by motives such as achieving synergies and expanding market presence. The paper explores the financial dynamics of this evolving landscape, emphasizing its transformative impact on the entertainment and sports industries. With esports on the rise, understanding the strategic implications of M&A in this context becomes paramount for businesses navigating the opportunities and challenges within this dynamic ecosystem. Key Words: Esports, Mergers and Acquisitions, Gaming Industry, Competitive Gaming, Video Games, Global Phenomenon, Business Consolidation.
ISSN:2582-3930
2582-3930
DOI:10.55041/IJSREM27991