Mumbai: Spectatr, provider of a plug-and-play Esports fantasy solution, and operator of the largest fantasy Esports platform in India (FanClash) has partnered with GRID Esports to power their fantasy offering with official, in-depth Esports data and boost its global expansion.
Spectatr is the B2B vertical of FanClash, an India-based Esports fantasy operator leading the Esports adoption in the country. Backed by renowned investors such as Alpha Wave Global, Peak XV and Info Edge with a funding of $40 million, the company aims to revolutionise fan engagement solutions worldwide to build a global fantasy Esports network.
This strategic partnership will leverage GRID’s official data to ensure the most entertaining live Esports fantasy experience for Indian fans and power Spectatr’s global expansion in the B2B fantasy space. The unique game-agnostic technology of GRID Data’s Platform will enable seamless integration of live data from games such as CS:GO, DOTA 2, PUBG, BGMI and Valorant while maintaining the same high quality, speed, and granularity of data across all titles.
Commenting on the association and its impact on the Indian Esports landscape, Spectatr co-founder Rishabh Bhansali said, "As the Esports audience in India continues to expand and mature, we at Spectatr are thrilled to collaborate with GRID to usher in an unparalleled era of engaging Esports fans. Together, we aim to craft immersive experiences beyond conventional limits, enabling viewers to participate actively. This partnership is set to elevate the excitement for esports enthusiasts, and we eagerly await its realization!"
GRID Esports is a leading game data platform specialized in sourcing, managing, and distributing live game data and is also the first Esports data company to receive the IBIA Data Standards accreditation. The company takes pride in offering data coming only from official sources through their direct partnerships with high-profile rights holders such as Riot Games, KRAFTON, WePlay, or PGL and powering over 350 commercial clients with official data feeds. These data-driven insights will provide fans with a deeper understanding of the game and its mechanics.
“Esports fantasy is one of the fastest-growing forms of esports fan engagement in the world. FanClash has developed an impressive live Esports fantasy offering over the last two years for which official Esports data is critical to ensure the best experience. We are thrilled to partner with Spectatr and power a global expansion of their state-of-the-art solution with our official live data,” said GRID Esports chief sales officer Mikael Westerling,
According to the ‘Global Fantasy E-Sports Market, Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecast 2022 To 2029’ report by Global Market Vision, the global Fantasy Esports Market is expected to grow from USD 6.45 billion in 2022 to USD 12.87 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 12 per cent.
This partnership between Spectatr and GRID Esports will pave the way for enhanced interactions and propel the growth of competitive gaming in India.
