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After securing market share in India and MENA, Esports tournament platform Gamerji is expanding its operations into Southeast Asia. Now, Filipino and Indonesian players can compete in tournaments for PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), Valorant, Clash Royale, CS:GO, Rocket League and FIFA/EA FC.
“As esports continues its exponential growth and gains global recognition from esteemed Olympic councils to governments, educational institutions, brands and industries, Gamerji aims to expand its presence in the SEA markets that have witnessed the rising popularity of esports. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive experience, where gamers can hone their skills through daily tournaments and enjoy a safe, fair and exciting gaming environment, with rewards waiting for them,” said Soham ThackerCEO and founder of Gamers.
The Ahmedabad, India-based platform launched in 2019. Today, Gamerji's user base numbers 10.8 million players across India and MENA and offers more than 500 tournaments daily across 22 titles. The company wants to grow to 20 million users in the coming year, of which at least 1 million in Southeast Asia.
This global expansion continues Gamerji's strategy to secure users in developing esports markets. Technological advances and improved access and infrastructure fuel growth India, MENA and Southeast Asia. Gamerji specifically quotes Statista Reaserch, who claims that the SEA esports market will grow at an average annual rate of 8.2% between 2024 and 2032.
Gamerji has raised a total of $4.7 million in funding. Most recently, the company closed a $3 million Pre Series A round in late 2022 to fuel its MENA expansion. The investors include Stadia ventures, GVFL And Unicorn India Ventures.