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Beastcoast

Techstars '20

New York City, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 11 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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M80 is an esports organization that fields competitive teams across titles such as VALORANT, Counter-Strike, and 2XKO, and sells branded merchandise to fans. It publishes esports news, hosts events, and runs an esports camp in partnership with IMG Academy.

Founders & leadership

Beastcoast was founded in 2017 by Grant Zinn.

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Grant ZinnFounder and CEO (Acquired)2017–2024Grant Zinn worked in marketing at Squarespace and produced esports content for Bleacher Report before founding Beastcoast in 2017, which was acquired by M80 in 2024. He currently serves as an executive officer and director at M80, an esports organization that operates competitive teams and produces content across games including VALORANT and Counter-Strike.
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William ZinnNamed on SEC filing
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Sharon ZinnNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 5

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$650K disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2019–2021

  • Undisclosed amountpre-seed funding roundMay 2021
    Source ↗
▶$325KraisedMar 2020 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William ZinnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian AndersonExecutive Officer
  • Sharon ZinnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Grant ZinnExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$325K
Amount sold
$325K
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$200KraisedJan 2020 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sharon ZinnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian AndersonExecutive Officer
  • William ZinnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Grant ZinnExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$200K
Amount sold
$200K
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$125KraisedMay 2019 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William ZinnExecutive Officer
  • Sharon ZinnExecutive Officer
  • Grant ZinnExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$125K
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Beastcoast do?
M80 is an esports organization that fields competitive teams across titles such as VALORANT, Counter-Strike, and 2XKO, and sells branded merchandise to fans. It publishes esports news, hosts events, and runs an esports camp in partnership with IMG Academy.
Who founded Beastcoast?
Beastcoast was founded by Grant Zinn in 2017.
Who are Beastcoast's investors?
Beastcoast's investors include Elevate Ventures, IU Ventures, Kube VC, Techstars, Flywheel Fund.
How much funding has Beastcoast raised?
Beastcoast has disclosed $650K raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Beastcoast headquartered?
Beastcoast is headquartered in New York City, US.