A new esports enterprise, co-founded by soccer legend David Beckham, has revealed plans to become publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange’s main market.
Guild Esports, with the assistance of Zeus Capital, states it will utilize the funds acquired from the public offering to invest in the company and expand into various esports sectors during the 2020-21 season.
Guild intends to have its teams compete in games encompassing FIFA, Rocket League, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Fortnite, with the initial teams commencing competition in the autumn.
A team from Zeus Capital, including John Goold, Benjamin Robertson, Jamie Peel, and Richard Darlington, will serve as joint brokers and joint bookrunners for the listing.
Guild Esports was established in June with the objective of constructing a team of esports market leaders and brands.
The organization provides coaches for its players to assist them in honing their abilities to compete in professional esports tournaments. Guild will also initiate a scouting network to aid in identifying new talent to recruit before they participate.
In addition to Beckham’s backing, Guild has named Carleton Curtis as its Executive Chairman. Curtis is widely recognized as the architect of the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League.
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