BLAST

BLAST

Global esports event organizer and broadcaster

Overview

BLAST produces and stages large-scale esports events centered on Counter-Strike, including the BLAST Premier circuit and events like the BLAST.tv Austin Major. It partners with broadcasters and sells media rights to reach a global audience via BLAST.tv and partner channels, in addition to ticketing live events and sponsorships with brands like Alienware. The product works through high-production broadcasts, live event experiences, and digital streaming that connect top CS:GO teams with fans worldwide. BLAST differentiates itself by strong ties to the Counter-Strike community, polished production, and a model that blends live events with scalable media distribution to generate multiple revenue streams; its goal is to deliver widely viewed, high-quality esports experiences that sustain long-term partnerships.

About BLAST

Simplify's Rating
Why BLAST is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Gaming

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$76.7M

Headquarters

Copenhagen, Denmark

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • BLAST booked Porto, Fort Worth, Hong Kong, and Osaka events across 2026.
  • Supercell's 2025 multi-year Brawl Stars deal delivers 32 broadcast days yearly.
  • August 2026 BLAST.tv lists live CS2, Dota, and Rocket League programming.

What critics are saying

  • ESL, PGL, and BLAST crowd 2026 Counter-Strike; BLAST loses format exclusivity.
  • Bestia threatened Texas litigation after BLAST's 2025 Austin Major ruling.
  • Counter-Strike rights concentration makes BLAST vulnerable if Valve or publishers reassign ecosystems.

What makes BLAST unique

  • BLAST owns multi-title commercial ecosystems: Counter-Strike, Rainbow Six, Brawl Stars, Dota.
  • BLAST.tv integrates live broadcasts, schedules, fantasy, and stats across titles.
  • BLAST secured 2026-2028 Rainbow Six rights and 2026 Brawl Stars commercial rights.

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Funding

Total Funding

$76.7M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

7 Rounds

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Benefits

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Phone/Internet Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Apr 15th, 2025
Rise Worldwide And Blast Partner To Boost India’S Esports Scene

Stay InformedGet Industry News In Your Inbox…Sign Up Today. Reliance Industries subsidiary Rise Worldwide and Blast Esports have partnered to supercharge the esports scene in India. As reported by Economic Times, the joint venture will lead to new games, teams, sponsors, and investments in both online and offline tournaments, with prize pools reaching up to ₹2.5 crore ($300,000)

Cision
Aug 22nd, 2024
Blast To Bring Top-Tier Esports Events To Singapore In 2024 And 2025

BLAST to Bring Top-Tier Esports Events to Singapore in 2024 and 2025

PaymentExpert
May 8th, 2024
Revolut Enters Into Esports With Blast Payment Partnership

Editorial credit: ShutterstockRevolut has partnered with esports tournament and entertainment brand BLAST to become the presenting partner for the BLAST Premier Spring Final.As part of the agreement, Revolut joins BLAST as the official finance and payments partner of the BLAST Premier Spring Final, which is due to take place at London’s OVO Arena Wembley from 12-16 June. The fintech will feature heavily across the event, with both digital broadcast integration across BLAST.tv, Twitch and YouTube, as well as dedicated Revolut broadcast segments and physical branding and activations featuring at the arena.Deborah Wajsbrot, Head of Growth for Strategic Partnerships Sponsorships at Revolut, said: “We’re delighted to be able to unveil Revolut’s marketing partnership with BLAST – our first in esports. BLAST is a world-class esports tournament and an iconic event for the gaming community. “Just like Revolut, the gaming industry is at the forefront of innovation worldwide. This partnership is the beginning of our efforts to bring unique and unforgettable experiences to Revolut customers and gaming fans – not just at Wembley, but worldwide.”Marking the company’s first integration into the world of esports, this move is part of fintech’s strategy to provide unique experiences to a global audience of gamers.Online fans can expect an economy-focused broadcast segment, along with a giveaway featuring prizes. Furthermore, a dedicated Revolut booth will be located on-site, enabling fans to access exclusive discounts for Revolut customers

Cision
May 8th, 2024
Blast Expands Into Dota 2 With Five Events Set To Be Rolled Out In 2024/25

BLAST expands into Dota 2 with five events set to be rolled out in 2024/25

Cision
May 7th, 2024
Revolut Unveiled As Presenting Partner For The Blast Premier Spring Final At London’S Ovo Arena Wembley

Revolut unveiled as presenting partner for the BLAST Premier Spring Final at London’s OVO Arena Wembley

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