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Blitz Esports

AcquiredYC S15

San Francisco, US · Founded 2015 · 11 employees · 2 known investors

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Blitz Esports produces educational video content on competitive gaming titles and operates a League of Legends coaching application that analyzes gameplay through computer vision to provide real-time decision-making feedback to players.

Also known as Instant eSports

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentMediaeSportsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)

Blitz Esports was founded in 2015 by Jonathan Lin and Rick Ling.

JLJonathan Lin
Jonathan LininCo-founder, CTO2015–2018Founder of Blitz Esports, which produces educational content on competitive gaming and operates a League of Legends coaching application powered by computer vision to deliver real-time gameplay feedback.
RLRick Ling
Rick LinginFounderRick Ling previously worked on product at Discord and founded Blitz, which was part of Y Combinator's S15 cohort. He has professional gaming experience in Kartrider.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Blitz Esports do?
Blitz Esports produces educational video content on competitive gaming titles and operates a League of Legends coaching application that analyzes gameplay through computer vision to provide real-time decision-making feedback to players.
Who founded Blitz Esports?
Blitz Esports was founded by Jonathan Lin, Rick Ling in 2015.
Who are Blitz Esports's investors?
Blitz Esports's investors include Y Combinator, Kleiner Perkins.
Where is Blitz Esports headquartered?
Blitz Esports is headquartered in San Francisco, US.