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Esports media platform TalkEsport raises $1m pre-series A funding

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MUMBAI: Esports media platform TalkEsport announced Wednesday the successful closure of its pre-series A funding round, securing an investment of $1 million from Saswat Ventures.

The investment underscores TalkEsport’s robust growth trajectory and reaffirms its position as a pioneering force in the esports industry.

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IFF 2019: '20-team league possible in next 10 yrs'

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Nov 28, 2019 20:11

After Mumbai City takeover, CFG names India biz leadership

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City Football Group announces Mumbai City FC buyout

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Nov 27, 2019 17:11

Zlatan invests with AEG in Swedish top tier club

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Nov 27, 2019 13:11

Man City parent offloads 10% stake at $4.8bn valuation

MANCHESTER: City Football Group, parent company of English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, has concluded a major investment deal with tech investment giants Silver Lake. United States-based Silver Lake has signed a definitive agreement to make a $500 million equity investment, equivalent to just over 10% of the company’s post-investment value.

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Oct 15, 2019 06:10

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X1 Racing: esports 1 pillar; solid investor support

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