Las week took place in Málaga the presentation of Giants Innovation Hub, a space that
aims to support innovative technology projects related to gaming and esports with the purpose of building the internet of the future. This initiative of international vocation has been unveiled this Thursday at the Giants esports club headquarters in the presence of more than 70 investors,
entrepreneurs and managers.
Giants Innovation Hub emerges from the union of Virginia Calvo and José Ramón Díaz, owners of Giants; Tomás Gasset, founder and CEO of Urbania and investor; and Álvaro Villacorta, entrepreneur and investor who has previously led venture capital funds of great strength in Southern Europe such as Think Bigger Capital. Álvaro Villacorta will lead the project as managing partner.
Three programs constitute Giants Innovation Hub: 'Giants Esports Lab', 'Giants Media 4 Equity' and 'Giants Venture Capital'. To apply for any of them, entrepreneurs simply have to fill in a form that can be found on the official website: giantsinnovationhub.com.
Giants Innovation Hub seeks to collaborate and invest in talent from any country in Europe. Although it has opened headquarters in the facilities of Giants esports club and therefore offers the possibility of working in Málaga, it will set up offices in different capitals such as Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon thanks to an agreement with Monday, and also proposes operating remotely for those who wish to do so.
Giants Esports Lab
This program will welcome entrepreneurs with an interest in software, hardware, AI, data, analytics and fan experience who are looking for opportunities in gaming, especially professional video game competitions, also known as esports. The purpose of Giants Esports Lab is to reach collaboration agreements in which these entrepreneurs are provided with the know-how and expertise of a club, in this case, Giants, to be able to test their proposals in real scenarios.
Giants Media 4 Equity
This growth program offers startups from different sectors, with the objective of growing, different digital media assets and support from the Giants ecosystem in exchange for shares. The club has an audience that reaches 900 million impacts per year and allows these startups to obtain part of that reach and visibility. It is a proven business model with numerous success stories. It is estimated that the average contribution that can be offered to these startups is around 250,000 euros.
Giants Venture Capital
This venture capital fund, Giants VC Fund I, FCRE, will invest in the startups that will shape the internet of the future, with a special focus on innovative and transformative blockchain, web3, metaverse and gaming projects. The fund expects to reach 50 million euros to allocate to up to 40 startups, with a ticket ranging from 100,000 to 3 million euros to each.
About Giants Gaming
Giants, based in Malaga, Andalusia, is the biggest Spanish esports club in Spain. Known for its professionalization, records, players, audience, followers, engagement and sponsors, Giants participates in national and international competitions in Valorant, League of Legends and FGC. The combination of the team and its players and creators has more than 30 million followers among all its social networks.
About Giants innovation Hub
Giants Innovation Hub is a space that will promote, through three investment programs, transformative and innovative projects interested in web3, metaverse, blockchain, software, hardware, AI, data, analytics and fan experience. Although born in Málaga, it has an international vocation and aims to attract talent from all over Europe. Virginia Calvo and José R. Díaz (Giants), Tomás Gasset (Urbania International) and Álvaro Villacorta are the promoters of this initiative
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