G2 Esports announced today that it has completed a successful round of funding, with investors including FC Barcelona midfielder André Gomes, Everblue Management, MACRO Ventures, and Marc Lemann of Go4It.

[perfectpullquote align=”right” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]G2 Esports intends to use the funding to expand its talent infrastructure, as well as strengthen its content and brand initiatives.[/perfectpullquote]

Although G2 will not be disclosing the amount for this initial growth capital, it intends to use the funding to expand its talent infrastructure, as well as strengthen its content and brand initiatives.

“With this group, we are confident that we can continue on our growth path, build world-class teams, and create cutting-edge content.” Carlos “ocelote” Rodriguez, founder of G2 Esports, said of the funding round. “G2 is thrilled to bring partners on board that are both passionate about esports and committed to our global growth.”

G2’s newest investors come from a range of backgrounds, including traditional sports, finance, and entertainment. André Gomes, one of the world’s most well-known football players, added: “In this increasingly digital world, I see tremendous potential in esports. Carlos’s vast experience as a successful player, entertainer, and successful team owner combined with G2’s impressive track record makes this investment a perfect fit.”

Joining Gomes is MACRO Ventures, a media company founded in 2015 that focuses on the multi-cultural market, Everblue Management, an investment arm of Eric Mindich (CEO and Founder of Eton Park Capital Management), and Marc Lemann’s Go4It; a Brazilian-based sports investment firm.

[perfectpullquote align=”left” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]For the funding round, G2 engaged Inner Circle Sports – a global sports and media investment bank – as a strategic advisor.[/perfectpullquote]

Founded in 2013, G2 has become one of the major players in the esports sector, with teams and players in nearly every major competitive game on the market. The organisation’s League of Legends squad have won three seasons in the European LCS, and it has also seen repeat success with its rosters in Hearthstone, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Rocket League.

For the funding round, G2 engaged Inner Circle Sports – a global sports and media investment bank – as a strategic advisor. Inner Circle’s previous clients include the Philadelphia 76’ers, Liverpool FC and Bloomberg Sports, and G2 Esports will reportedly continue to consult with the boutique investment bank as it evaluates its growth prospects.

Disclosure: Jens Hilgers is co-owner of G2 Esports and partner at BITKRAFT Esports Ventures. BITKRAFT Esports Ventures is an investor in Esports Business Solutions UG, the company behind The Esports Observer.