Mar 13 • 08:00 UTC 🇫🇷 France Le Figaro

Created by former Webedia employees, NEO aims to become a major player in organizing e-sports events in Europe

NEO, founded by ex-Webedia employees, seeks to establish itself as a key player in the European e-sports event organization industry.

NEO, a new entity launched by Bertrand Amar and Matthieu Dallon, aims to dominate the European e-sports event sector by acquiring existing tournaments previously managed by Webedia’s parent company, Fimalac. With the e-sports industry gaining significant traction worldwide, the founders recognize a lucrative opportunity to create an impactful player in this relatively nascent market in Europe. NEO plans to leverage its founders' extensive experience to quickly grow and expand its portfolio of e-sports engagements. The landscape of e-sports event organization is currently led by just a few major companies including ESL FaceIt and Blast, which have established themselves globally. These organizations are integral in not only hosting tournaments but also filling large venues with live audiences and creating spectacular show experiences based around fan-favorite players. NEO's objective is to carve its niche in this competitive environment, potentially challenging the status quo and introducing new standards of event management in e-sports. By focusing on acquisitions and strategic collaborations, NEO hopes to tap into the increasing popularity of e-sports and capitalize on fan engagement worldwide. The organization’s emergence signifies the growing importance of the e-sports sector as a major player in the global event industry and highlights the potential it holds for future growth and development in Europe, particularly as younger audiences continue to embrace digital sports and activities.

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