As the industry evolves, the holding company model might be the future of esports

At the moment, esports organizations across the world are in the midst of transitioning from a focus on competition to a holding company model — all while shouting their love for competition from the rooftops to maintain brand legitimacy. February 08, 2022 With M&A activity on the rise in gaming and esports, some observers believe that many of today’s leading esports organizations will inevitably evolve into holding companies. Depending on who you ask, this is either the hottest or coldest take in esports. 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