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Nigel Eccles

Unicorn founder

Founder at Fan Duel · Founder at BetHog · Founder at Vault Laboratories, Inc.

New York City Metropolitan Area

FoundedFan Duel$1.3BBetHogVault Laboratories, Inc.

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About

Nigel Eccles is CEO and Co-founder of Sentient Studios and CEO and Co-founder of BetHog. He has over 20 years of experience in the online gaming, sports, and entertainment industries.

Founder at BetHog

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BetHog's investors · 3

6th Man VenturesNew York · $2M – $5M checks · since 2026Advancit CapitalBoston · $500K – $1M checks · since 2025Phoenix Capital VenturesAtlanta · since 2025

Founder at Vault Laboratories, Inc.

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Vault Laboratories, Inc.'s investors · 1

AlleyCorpNew York · $1M – $5M checks · since 2023

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Robat JonesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Founder at Fan Duel

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Fan Duel's investors · 23

Amplify.LALos Angeles · $500K – $5M checksAnsa CapitalNew York · $5M – $15M checksAurumMenlo ParkBettor CapitalHobokenBullpen CapitalSan Francisco · $2M – $4M checks · since 2015CapitalGSan Francisco · $75M – $100M checksComcast VenturesNew York · $2M – $15M checks · since 2013Felicis VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $15M checksFJ LabsNew York · $100K – $3M checksHDS CapitalNew York CityKarlani CapitalPhiladelphia · $100K – $2M checksMorpheus VenturesSherman Oaks · $1M – $10M checksNext Legacy PartnersPortola ValleyPentech VenturesEdinburgh · $635K – $2.5M checks · since 2009Piton Capital LLPLondon · $100K – $5M checks · since 2015Raptor GroupMiami BeachScottish EnterpriseGlasgow · since 2009Shamrock CapitalLos Angeles · $20M – $300M checks · since 2015Tusk Venture PartnersNew York · $750K – $2M checksUpfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M checksVerizon VenturesNew York City · $5M checksVTF CapitalLas Vegas · $300K – $2M checksWalking VenturesLondon · $500K – $1M checks

Experience

  1. Sentient StudiosCEO and Co-foundercurrent2026 — present
  2. BetDEX Labs Inc.Chairman and Co-foundercurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
  3. DrafteaChairmancurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
  4. BetHog IncCEO and Co-founder2024 — 2026New York, United States
  5. Rei do PitacoChairman2021 — 2026São Paulo, Brazil
  6. Vault Laboratories, IncCEO and Co-founder2021 — 2023
  7. StarStock Inc.Chairman and Co-founder2019 — 2023Mamaroneck, New York, United States
  8. FlickCEO and Co-founder2018 — 2021New York and Edinburgh
  9. OoniBoard Member2018 — 2021Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  10. FanDuelCEO and Co-founder2009 — 2017Edinburgh / New York
  11. HubdubCEO and Co-founder2007 — 2009Edinburgh
  12. Johnston PressGroup Business Development Manager2007
  13. McKinsey & CompanyEngagement Manager2003 — 2006
  14. BETDAQProject Manager2002 — 2003
  15. Flutter Entertainment PlcProduct Manager2000 — 2002
  16. Burlington Consultants (now Deloitte)Associate Consultant1998 — 2000

Skills & more

Product Management39Business Development38Project Management6Usability2Start-ups91Online Advertising13Marketing Strategy5Business Strategy19Digital Strategy16Social Media11Entrepreneurship65E-commerce20
+8 moreWeb AnalyticsDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingDigital MediaSEONew Business DevelopmentMobile DevicesStrategy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nigel Eccles?
Nigel Eccles is CEO and Co-founder of Sentient Studios and CEO and Co-founder of BetHog. He has over 20 years of experience in the online gaming, sports, and entertainment industries.
Where does Nigel Eccles work?
Nigel Eccles is Founder of Fan Duel and Co-founder at BetHog and Co-founder at Vault Laboratories, Inc..
What companies did Nigel Eccles found?
Nigel Eccles founded Fan Duel, BetHog, Vault Laboratories, Inc..
Where did Nigel Eccles go to school?
Nigel Eccles studied at Cranfield School of Management (MPhil, Military Operational Research); University of St Andrews (BSc (First Class), Pure Mathematics).

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