DRIVE has confirmed its investment in the Boston-based esports organization Warriors International, a company supported by DraftKings, a minority investor, in the form of esports betting operators.
The investment in Warriors International was revealed on November 10th as one of four portfolio additions. DRIVE has identified four categories of investment, including gaming networks, human efficiency, fan engagement, and data, as part of the hire of the CEO and managing partner Meredith McPherron.
In a publication, DRIVE of Meredith McPherron the CEO and managing partner of DraftKings commented: ‘The pandemic of coronavirus has accelerated technological progress, especially in the sports, gaming and media sectors where fan engagement and interaction is the vital part of life.