AND ESPORTS
A Global Bespoke Esports Consultancy
Focusing On Strategy & Execution
The Mission
“Our core mission is to be the bridge between the gambling and esports industries by advising both challengers and incumbents to grow their businesses through a collaborative synthesis of great ideas,sound business strategies, and powerful industry partnerships.”
Our Vision
“At Esports Capital Corp, we envision a future where gambling and esports play a transformative role in how organizations engage their customers, develop their workforce, create innovative forms of entertainment and build new digital worlds.”
Our Core Competencies
We are a multi-talented group of esports executives and professionals that have come together to share our knowledge and experience with our client base and to fill a void that currently exists in the esports ecosystem.
Strategic Advisory Services
Strategic Advisory Services
Esports Capital provides clients with strategic guidance and direction in all facets of the esports ecosystem including gaming technology, event management, production and broadcasting, marketing, game development, arena/studio build out and a host of other areas.
Utilizing our proprietary methodology and unique industry insight, Esports Capital is able to offer our clients everything from complete turnkey service offerings to bespoke micro-solutions in a cost effective and time sensitive manner.
Capital Raising Services
Capital Raising Services
The principals of Esports Capital have been intimately involved in raising millions of dollars for a variety of esports related companies and initiatives over the past five years, including over 27 million dollars for the first publicly traded esports company in North America: Millennial Esports Corp.
Through our extensive network of high net and super high net worth individuals, angel investors and private equity funds, Esports Capital can assist with placing our clients in front of the right capital source to satisfy their respective business and financial goals.
Whether a start up or an established esports business, Esports Capital can assist companies in most all of their capital raising needs.
Esports Capital also assists companies in finding the right advisors,consultants and mentors, from our roster of dedicated industry experts, to fill important corporate roles necessary for a company's successful growth.
For more information and to see if your company qualifies and meets our rigorous standards, please email us at: info@esportscapital.com
Market Research
& Industry Insights
Market Research
The principals of Esports Capital have been intimately involved in raising millions of dollars for a variety of esports related companies and initiatives over the past five years, including over 27 million dollars for the first publicly traded esports company in North America: Millennial Esports Corp.
Through our extensive network of high net and super high net worth individuals, angel investors and private equity funds, Esports Capital can assist with placing our clients in front of the right capital source to satisfy their respective business and financial goals.
Whether a start up or an established esports business, Esports Capital can assist companies in most all of their capital raising needs.
Esports Capital also assists companies in finding the right advisors,consultants and mentors, from our roster of dedicated industry experts, to fill important corporate roles necessary for a company's successful growth.
For more information and to see if your company qualifies and meets our rigorous standards, please email us at: info@esportscapital.com
Strategic Advisory Services
Strategic Advisory Services
Esports Capital provides clients with strategic guidance and direction in all facets of the esports ecosystem including gaming technology, event management, production and broadcasting, marketing, game development, arena/studio build out and a host of other areas.
Utilizing our proprietary methodology and unique industry insight, Esports Capital is able to offer our clients everything from complete turnkey service offerings to bespoke micro-solutions in a cost effective and time sensitive manner.
Bespoke Tournament Programs
Bespoke Tournament Programs & Offerings
The Esports Capital tournament operations team is composed of individuals that have both the right business acumen and gaming experience to deliver and excel in any competition or tournament scenario.
The team has been facilitating both online and live event tournaments for the past decade across a plethora of titles utilizing experience, knowledge and practices derived from multiple different tournament operators in the industry.
Capital Raising Services
Capital Raising Services
The principals of Esports Capital have been intimately involved in raising millions of dollars for a variety of esports related companies and initiatives over the past five years, including over 27 million dollars for the first publicly traded esports company in North America: Millennial Esports Corp.
Through our extensive network of high net and super high net worth individuals, angel investors and private equity funds, Esports Capital can assist with placing our clients in front of the right capital source to satisfy their respective business and financial goals.
Whether a start up or an established esports business, Esports Capital can assist companies in most all of their capital raising needs.
Esports Capital also assists companies in finding the right advisors,consultants and mentors, from our roster of dedicated industry experts, to fill important corporate roles necessary for a company's successful growth.
For more information and to see if your company qualifies and meets our rigorous standards, please email us at: info@esportscapital.com
Marketing, Research, Business Development
Marketing, Research & Business Development
Esports Capital provides unbiased, credible projections and estimates for esports projects and markets around the world. We do this for proposed new multimillion-dollar projects and for small gaming-floor expansions. Using a variety of tools, and working with our partner Spectrum Esports:
- Project gross gaming revenue and non-gaming revenue.
- Project property visitation and spend per patron/visit.
- Size the market and define the catchment area.
- Assess the competitive landscape.
- Develop forward-looking, multi year profit-and-loss statements.
- Determine the optimal number of gaming positions.
- Develop a SWOT analysis for any project or market.
- Undertake a risk assessment.
- Determine the reasonableness of existing internal or external projections.
- Assess qualitative factors such as transportation issues and barriers to entry.
ECC assists organizations in developing a cohesive, achievable plan designed to position themselves for growth in the foreseeable future. We recognize that a critical part of any strategic plan is the ability to adapt to change – be it a competitive threat, emerging forms of gaming, new laws/regulations, or changing economic/financial circumstances. We work with you to establish realistic goals and objectives, whether for a startup organization or a well-established company.
Studio/Venue Design, Development, Advisory
Studio/Venue Design, Development & Advisory
The principals of Esports Capital were instrumental in the design, development, and build out of North America's first purpose built studio and esports arena. Located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, "thE Arena" is a 15,000 sqft facility that has hosted numerous events and tournaments including the Halo World Championship, Madden Majors, and Amazon Mobile Masters events among many others.
- Turnkey Esports Arena/Studio
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Stage Design & Execution
- Studio Design & Technical Implementation
Industry Insight, Data & Analytics
Industry Insight, Data, & Analytics
The principals at Esports Capital have developed deep relationships with many service providers in the industry. Insight and analytics play key roles in developing the current technologies and business opportunities dominating the esports industry. By leveraging our network of strategic partnerships, Esports Capital is able to effectively and efficiently move on new opportunities and emerging trends within the space.
- Channel Analytics - Search live streaming channels.
- Track the activity of publishers and games for a deep understanding of trends.
- Check the audience reach in the live streaming platforms, campaigns, tournaments, to provide effective insight to sponsorship partners.
- Identify key influencers in all the live streaming platforms so as to allow effective targeting of audiences with the most effective streamers.
- Evaluate the impact of any esports organization.
- Track audience engagement - Average time watched, Chat analytics, Unique viewers.
Our Team
Our team is composed of industry leading esports and gambling professionals with proven track record in gaming, data analytics, tournament operations, lobbying, and capital raising sectors and with demonstrated success in executing every aspect of the business from product development, marketing and launch, to business operations and strategy execution.
Alex Igelman
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Alex Igelman, founder of Millennial Esports Corp, is a lawyer with over 28 years of experience in technology, entertainment and gaming. In 1996, Igelman was the first lawyer to focus on Internet gaming and in this regard was instrumental in the early success of both PartyGaming and PokerStars. In 2004, he was involved in the creation and formation of GVC, an AIM listed public gaming company that has since become a giant in the space.
Since 2014, Igelman has been focused on esports. He began a strategic advisory role to Pro Gaming League (PGL), an early esports company that was later acquired by Millennial Esports Corp. In 2016, through a reverse merger, Millennial Esports, the company Igelman founded, debuted on the TSX-V under the symbol GAME – with Igelman taking the helm as CEO. In August 2018, Igelman transitioned from his role as CEO to executive chairman. During his overall tenure at Millennial, Igelman raised in excess of $25,000,000.00 and acquired three companies including mobile developer Eden Games and streaming analytics company, Streamhatchet.
In 2019, Igelman founded Esports Capital Corp. (ECC), a new undertaking that he will lead as managing director. ECC is a company focused on facilitating and curating relevant opportunities in esports and gaming through its network of experts and advisors.
Roy Student
Senior Advisor
Roy Student for the last 12 years has been the president and founder of Applied Management Strategies .they are a global management and marketing consulting company. Their client base ranges from start-ups to multi – billion dollar entities.
Roy Student was President of Cyberview Technology, Inc. and Vice-President of Sales for Cyberscan Technology, a leading hardware, software and systems developer for the gaming industry. Mr. Student built Cyberview Technology over a period of 4 years to become a major player in the gaming industry of server based downloadable games. Over this period of time, he made Cyberview Technology a household word in the global gaming industry and to be very well respected by its competitors and known throughout the regulatory community. Mr. Student is a forty six year gaming and hospitality industry veteran and is respected throughout the field as an innovator and leader.
Prior to joining Cyberview Technology, Mr. Student was Chairman and President, for over nine years and was also one of the founders, of Gaming Systems International (GSI) - a worldwide leader in the development and implementation of casino management systems. Mr. Student was Senior Vice President of Sulcus Hospitality Group, where he developed the company’s mega-resort strategic casino plan. Mr. Student honed his skills during an eighteen-year stint with General Instrument Corporation, as Vice President of the Business Systems division and as Vice President of Gaming Operations.
During his distinguished career, he held the positions of Hospitality Business Unit Director for Siemans Nixdorf, President of Dirson Enterprises, a Las Vegas based gaming communications company, President of Intermark Gaming, a slot machine and keno systems provider and operator of casinos. During his two-year tenure at Intermark Gaming, he transformed the company from a money losing organization into a profit generating enterprise in the first nine months. Mr. Student has traveled throughout the world and has extensive gaming contacts and relationships within the various global regions.
Mr. Student earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology in 1964. In 1968 he completed the Executive Management Training Program at Wharton School of Business. He has extensive experience as a speaker at gaming and wagering conferences such as the American Management Association, the Asia Pacific Gaming Conference, the Australian Gaming Conference, Caribbean Gaming Conference, South African Gaming Conference, Southern Gaming Summit, World Gaming Congress & Expo, Canadian Gaming Summit, the Casino Operations Conference, South American Gaming Conference and the Southwestern Gaming Conference.
Josh Faber
Senior Advisor
Josh Faber is a public affairs, regulatory and business development advisor based in Washington, DC. In addition to advising Esports Capital Corporation’s founders, he helped launch Spectrum Esports Advisory, the first of its kind Esports consultancy merging the premier Esports and regulated casino gaming consultants in the world. Faber is also a Senior Industry consultant to Predictive Analytics Group, whose partners are senior banking executives with an expertise in analytics, headquartered in Newark, Delaware. Mr. Faber is a veteran of Capitol Hill, was previously Vice President at a leading government affairs firm representing Fortune 500 companies, mayors, college presidents, CEOs and major Washington, DC trade associations. In that capacity Faber directed day-to-day legislative affairs at the lobbying and consulting firm owned by a former nine-term member of Congress. Faber’s focus was moving congressional legislation, major infrastructure funding projects and technology issues. He was previously part of the political and research teams at the National Republican Senatorial Committee for then Chairman (Senator) Mitch McConnell. Prior to his work with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, he started his political career working for World War II war hero and former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole’s 1996 Presidential campaign. Faber is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Adam Morrison
President & Co-Founder
An engineer and executive, throughout the past 10 years, Adam Morrison has served as CTO and COO for various technology based companies whose focuses have ranged from gaming to entertainment to event execution. A life long avid gamer and enthusiast, Adam currently serves as CTO for Millennial Esports Corp. TSX-V: GAME and is also a founding member of its predecessor, Pro Gaming League.
In the recent past, Mr. Morrison has played pivotal roles in many of Millennial’s larger undertakings, some of which include the design and build out of the Millennial Studio and Arena in downtown Las Vegas, the design and production of each of Millennials digital software assets, and also filling the role of executive producer for several of the larger events and competitions that the organization has hosted in the past.
Aside from his work with Millennial, Mr. Morrison is also a co-founder and former CEO for the pro Esports franchise, Team Reciprocity.
Mr. Morrison holds an honors degree in Systems and Computer Engineering.
Manav Bhargava
Director of Research
Manav Bhargava heads legal research and corporate legal advisory at ECC. Manav is a seasoned legal professional with expertise in regulatory mapping, devising growth strategies and compliance. Manav has a keen interest in online gaming and has invested himself in tracking regulatory developments with respect to the skill gaming industry in the United States, Canada and India.
Manav’s diverse experience of seven years also includes advising technology companies and not-for-profit organizations on general commercial transactions, joint ventures, business development and dispute resolution. Manav is licensed to practice law in India and holds an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto.
Leon Martynenko
Consultant, Special Projects
Leon Martynenko, Manager, Advisory Services Leon brings over 15 years of cross-industry experience, ranging from professional services to consumer goods and financial services. Leon’s management consulting experience is complemented by general management, operations management, market research, executive search and team leadership experience across different settings including military, public, private and not-for-profit sectors. As a generalist consultant, Leon contributes to client projects at multiple points, from client engagement to strategy review and design, business model development, market entry and strategic product positioning, financial modeling, pitch prep and more.
Leon is passionate about giving back to his community through volunteering time and skills to non-profits and causes. Leon has played key roles in building two Canadian start-up community-focused not-for-profit organizations, Limmud FSU Canada and the Canadian chapter of StandWithUs, where he also served on the Board of Directors. Leon holds an Honours BA in Economics and History of Religions from the University of Toronto, and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto.
Aryeh Price
Chief of Staff
Aryeh is Chief of Staff at Esports Capital Corp with expertise in heavily regulated industries ranging from aerospace to gaming. Aryeh believes in conceptualizing problems from first principles, and tackling them with a combination of data and intuition. Trained in both law and science, he emphasizes a scientific curiosity, precision, and rigor in his client service.
At FairP2P, Aryeh coordinates PR affairs and leads the E-Simulator certification program. His roles at both organizations are distinct yet synergistic. Prior to joining ECC, Aryeh worked as a Summer Associate at Jones Day, and Maschoff Brennan, focusing on intellectual property. His principal interests include Gaming Regulation and Space Resources.
Aryeh holds an Honors BSc from the University of Toronto, an MS from Caltech, a JD from UC Berkeley, and an LLM in Gaming Law and Regulation from UNLV.