BLAST (Copenhagen) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2016

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 157

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Later Stage VC

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $27.9M

  • Investors
  • 10

BLAST (Copenhagen) General Information

Description

Operator of an esports entertainment company intended to deliver entertainment experiences. The company specializes in broadcasting studio shows, arena events and online content, enabling gamers to participate and win prizes in a competitive environment.

Contact Information

Website
blast.tv
Formerly Known As
RFRSH
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Lergravsvej 57
  • 2300 Copenhagen
  • Denmark
Primary Industry
Entertainment Software
Other Industries
Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Lergravsvej 57
  • 2300 Copenhagen
  • Denmark

BLAST (Copenhagen) Timeline

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BLAST (Copenhagen) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Later Stage VC 02-Aug-2023 $27.9M Completed Generating Revenue
5. Early Stage VC 20-Nov-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC 14-May-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC 13-Nov-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 29-Jun-2017 $8.09M $12.3M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Seed Round 22-Dec-2016 $4.23M $4.23M Completed Generating Revenue
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BLAST (Copenhagen) Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary 16,222 $147.37 $147.37 1x $147.37 4.52%
Ordinary 29,941 $185.8 $185.8 1x $185.8 8.34%
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BLAST (Copenhagen) Comparisons

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Operator of an esports entertainment company intended to deliver entertainment experiences. The company specializes in b
Entertainment Software
Copenhagen, Denmark
157 As of 2023

Santa Monica, CA
 

Los Angeles, CA
 
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BLAST (Copenhagen) Competitors (5)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Super League Gaming Formerly VC-backed Santa Monica, CA
PlayVS Venture Capital-Backed Los Angeles, CA
Cloud9 Venture Capital-Backed Santa Monica, CA
Spacetime Studios Formerly VC-backed Austin, TX
ESL FaceIt Group Private Equity-Backed Cologne, Germany
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BLAST (Copenhagen) Executive Team (14)

Name Title Board Seat
Robbie Douek Chief Executive Officer
Tom Greene Chief Growth Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Leo Matlock Chief Business Officer
James Woollard Head of Commercial Solutions
Alexander Lewin Vice President of Distribution and Programming
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BLAST (Copenhagen) Board Members (5)

Name Representing Role Since
Erik Soerensen Self Board Member
Jimmy Nielsen Heartcore Capital Board Member
Johan Gedda Self Board Member
Rene Rechtman Ph.D Self Board Member
Simon Schmincke Creandum Board Member
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BLAST (Copenhagen) Signals

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BLAST (Copenhagen) Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Edge Investments (UK) Venture Capital Minority
European Investment Bank Investment Bank Minority
Johan Gedda Angel (individual) Minority
Denmark's Export and Investment Fund Venture Capital Minority
Maki.vc Venture Capital Minority
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BLAST (Copenhagen) Acquisitions (1)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Origen (esports) 19-Nov-2018 Casinos and Gaming
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BLAST (Copenhagen) Exits (1)

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Origen (esports) 19-Nov-2018 Completed
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BLAST (Copenhagen) FAQs

  • When was BLAST (Copenhagen) founded?

    BLAST (Copenhagen) was founded in 2016.

  • Who is the founder of BLAST (Copenhagen)?

    Nikolaj Nyholm and Jakob Kristensen are the founders of BLAST (Copenhagen).

  • Who is the CEO of BLAST (Copenhagen)?

    Robbie Douek is the CEO of BLAST (Copenhagen).

  • Where is BLAST (Copenhagen) headquartered?

    BLAST (Copenhagen) is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • What is the size of BLAST (Copenhagen)?

    BLAST (Copenhagen) has 157 total employees.

  • What industry is BLAST (Copenhagen) in?

    BLAST (Copenhagen)’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.

  • Is BLAST (Copenhagen) a private or public company?

    BLAST (Copenhagen) is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of BLAST (Copenhagen)?

    The current valuation of BLAST (Copenhagen) is .

  • What is BLAST (Copenhagen)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for BLAST (Copenhagen) is .

  • How much funding has BLAST (Copenhagen) raised over time?

    BLAST (Copenhagen) has raised $71.5M.

  • Who are BLAST (Copenhagen)’s investors?

    Edge Investments (UK), European Investment Bank, Johan Gedda, Denmark's Export and Investment Fund, and Maki.vc are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in BLAST (Copenhagen).

  • Who are BLAST (Copenhagen)’s competitors?

    Super League Gaming, PlayVS, Cloud9, Spacetime Studios, and ESL FaceIt Group are competitors of BLAST (Copenhagen).

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