Gen.G is the new name for KSV Esports.
Gen.G is the new name for KSV Esports.
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Esports organization Gen.G gets $46 million in funding from Will Smith and Stanford

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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The esports organization Gen.G announced today it has a completed a $46 million funding round that includes actor Will Smith as an investor.

Gen.G, formerly KSV Esports, started in 2017. Its executive chairman and cofounder Kevin Chou was also the co-founder for mobile developer Kabam. It has teams competing in notable competitive games Overwatch, League of Legends, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Clash Royale, Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.