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

Last updated : May 02, 2024 18:05
SportzPower Team
May 01, 2024 20:05

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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