Players' Lounge
Win money betting on yourself playing AAA video games
Y CombinatorWinter 2018ActiveConsumerGamingGaming
What they do
Problem
Gamers spend significant time playing AAA games without a direct way to monetize their skill through competitive play.
Solution
Players’ Lounge provides a platform where gamers wager on the outcomes of their own video game matches to win real money.
Who it's for
Gamers of all skill levels who play AAA video games and want to compete for cash.
Founders
Dan Delaney
Founder
Technical Co Founder of Players' Lounge
Zach Dixon
Founder
Cofounder at Players' Lounge (www.playerslounge.com). I like talking to founders and am always open to talking specifically about substance abuse and navigating hard conversations.
Austin Woolridge
Founder
Players' Lounge co-founder.
Open roles 1
Controller
Company timeline
- Founded2014
- YC batchWinter 2018
- StatusActive
- Team size13 people
- LocationBrooklyn, NY, USA
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