What 1v1Me does

1v1Me operates a mobile-first esports staking platform that lets individual users in the United States and Canada back professional gamers in live, head-to-head matches across seven titles: Call of Duty, NBA 2K, EA FC, Counter-Strike, Madden, Tekken, and Street Fighter. The product is delivered via iOS and Android apps (with a web companion at app.1v1me.com) and combines live in-app video streaming, real-time chat, and 24/7 live referees, supplemented by an AI-enabled anti-cheat anomaly detection layer. The company runs its own curated Pro League, organized into nine-week competitive seasons with playoffs and championships, and has launched a dedicated Street Fighter league as a flagship vertical.

Underlying the product is a peer-to-peer staking architecture that the company explicitly distinguishes from traditional esports betting or sportsbook wagering: stakes are matched between users backing opposite players rather than priced against a house edge or odds, and 1v1Me monetizes by charging a 10% organizational fee on every stake plus overage fees when entry-fee support exceeds 100%. The platform is available in all 50 US states (with Arizona, Louisiana, Montana, South Carolina and South Dakota excluded) plus Canada, supported by KYC, geolocation verification, Apple Sign In, PayPal-based prize payouts, and tax reporting (W-9/1099-MISC) infrastructure that mirrors fintech rather than gambling operators.

Customer acquisition is product-led and community-led, anchored by a $10 No-Sweat First Stake risk-reversal offer for new users, an active social footprint (TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, X, Facebook), a dedicated blog covering each supported game, and SEO-driven comparison pages positioning 1v1Me against DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, Players Lounge and Kalshi. The company is privately held, incorporated in Delaware with offices in Delaware and New York, was founded in 2020, and has raised roughly $4.1M across three disclosed funding rounds; its app carries 15,000+ ratings with a 4.8 average and the company reports more than $200M in cumulative user payouts.

Name

1v1Me

Legal name

1v1Me, Inc.

Website

https://1v1me.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1v1Me is a mobile-first esports staking platform that lets users in the US and Canada back professional gamers in live, head-to-head matches across seven titles via a peer-to-peer model with a 10% platform fee and live streaming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Esports Staking Platform

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Esports Platforms & Competitive Gaming Networks (BPAMAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

iGaming Platform Providers (Turnkey/Casino & Sportsbook Platforms) (MPAEAKAA), Virtual Sports & Esports Live Events (Broadcast + Interactive Viewing) (MPAGAOAH)

Keywords

• Esports staking platform
• Peer-to-peer wagering
• Skill-based gaming
• Mobile esports app
• Competitive gaming league

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Staking Organizational Fee: 10% upfront organizational fee assessed on any payment made by a backer/supporter. Additional overage fees may apply if a particular event exceeds 100% entry fee staking. This is the primary revenue stream for the platform.
2. Entry Fee Commission: Platform takes a cut from entry fees for staked events to cover administration costs. Backers contribute to player entry fees and receive proportional shares of prize winnings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

1v1Me operates a peer-to-peer mobile esports staking platform where individual users back professional gamers in head-to-head live matches across seven game titles (Call of Duty, NBA 2K, EA FC, Counter-Strike, Madden, Tekken, Street Fighter). Users select a vetted pro player, place a stake from $1 minimum, and receive payout when their backed player wins. The platform includes live streaming, real-time commentary, multiplayer chat, AI anti-cheat, 24/7 live referees, and instant withdrawals, available in all 50 US states and Canada.

Product overview

1v1Me is an esports staking platform that operates as a mobile app (iOS/Android) and web platform, enabling users to stake real money on professional esports matches in a peer-to-peer model. The core product is the 1v1Me Esports Staking Platform and Mobile App, which connects users with the 1v1Me Pro League featuring vetted professional gamers across seven game titles: Call of Duty, NBA 2K, EA FC, Counter-Strike, Madden, Tekken, and Street Fighter. Users select and back pro gamers in head-to-head matches, with stakes matched against other users backing opponents. The platform includes live streaming, 24/7 commentary, real-time chat, and the 1v1Me Street Fighter League as a dedicated game-specific offering. Additional features include the $10 No-Sweat First Stake promotion, live referee and AI anti-cheat systems, and a company blog covering esports news. The platform has paid out over $200 million and is available in all 50 US states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1v1Me Mobile App iOS and Android mobile application enabling individual users to stake real money on professional esports matches across seven game titles, with live streaming, real-time in-game flash staking, live chat, AI anti-cheat, and instant payouts.
• 1v1Me Esports Staking Platform Peer-to-peer esports staking platform allowing individual users to back vetted professional gamers in head-to-head matches. Users select a pro gamer, place a stake from $1 minimum, and receive payout when their backed player wins. Stakes are matched between users backing opposite players with no house edge.
• 1v1Me Pro League 9-week competitive esports seasons with playoffs and championships featuring vetted professional gamers across multiple game titles competing in daily 1v1 matchups, providing the structured competitive supply for the staking platform.
• 1v1Me Street Fighter League Dedicated competitive league for the Street Fighter game featuring daily pro matchups with pre-game and in-game staking options including Match Winner, Win Series (3-0, 3-1, 3-2), and Round Winner stakes.

Quantifiable outcome

• $200M+ paid out to users
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kalshi: CFTC-regulated event contract exchange offering prediction-market style staking. Named by 1v1Me as a comparison target — similar regulated exchange-style positioning but on sports/event outcomes rather than esports match results.
• FanDuel: Top-tier US sportsbook and DFS operator with growing esports coverage. Named by 1v1Me as a comparison page target — operates at scale with similar mobile-first product experience but broader sports portfolio.
• DraftKings: Largest US sportsbook and DFS operator with broad sports coverage including limited esports. Named by 1v1Me as a comparison anchor — significantly larger capital base and user base but constrained to esports-legal states.
• BetOnline: Established online sportsbook with significant esports betting coverage and crypto-friendly rails. Operates with similar mobile-first product experience in esports but as a traditional bookmaker with house edge.

Direct peers

• Underdog Fantasy: Pick'em style DFS platform with mobile-first product-led growth, offering skill-based contests across sports categories. Operates a similar mobile app distribution model with similar target audience of fantasy sports and esports-adjacent users.
• PrizePicks: Mobile-first DFS platform with pick'em style staking across sports and esports. Named directly in 1v1Me's comparison pages and operates a similar skill-based wagering model targeting casual fans via app stores.
• BettorEdge: Peer-to-peer sports betting exchange with no house edge, similar in positioning to 1v1Me's no-odds, peer-matched staking model. Targets value-oriented sports bettors seeking alternatives to traditional sportsbooks.
• Betr: Micro-betting and social sports wagering platform with mobile-first product. Competes for the same casual sports/esports fan demographic with simplified stake mechanics and live betting.
• Players Lounge: Peer-to-peer competitive gaming platform where users wager on their own gaming performance. Named by 1v1Me as a direct competitor with overlapping skill-based competition positioning.

Emerging players

• Novig: Peer-to-peer sports prediction market with no house edge and sweepstakes-style model. Closely comparable to 1v1Me's peer-matched, no-house positioning for sports wagering — focused on US state-by-state compliant rollout.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1v1Me
• Facebookfacebook.com/1v1meapp
• Instagraminstagram.com/1v1meapp
• TikToktiktok.com/@1v1me

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors18 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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