Esports Virtual Arenas

What Esports Virtual Arenas does

Esports Virtual Arenas (EVA) is a French VR entertainment company that operates a global franchise network of free-roaming virtual reality arenas, with corporate headquarters in Montreuil, France. Founded in 2018–2019 (sources vary), EVA pioneered what it describes as the world's largest playable VR arenas at 500m² (5,400 sq ft), accommodating up to 10 simultaneous players per session for 40-minute gaming experiences accessible to ages 12 and up with no prior VR experience required. The company's proprietary technology stack combines cutting-edge VR headsets with Wifi6 connectivity and a synchronized tracking system that maps real-world physical movement onto virtual environments, eliminating the motion sickness common to tethered VR setups.

EVA's product portfolio centers on four proprietary VR games: EVA Battle Arena (competitive multiplayer shooter), EVA Moon of the Dead (cooperative zombie survival), EVA Karting GP (VR racing simulation), and Rabbids: Color Chaos (a cooperative family game built on Ubisoft's Rabbids IP). These are complemented by EVA Darts (augmented reality darts) and the Cyber Bar dining/entertainment concept that extends venue dwell time. The competitive layer includes the EVA Pro League (featuring professional esports organizations such as OG Esports, G2 Esports, Team Vitality, Solary, Team Heretics, and SK Gaming), regional Ligues Locales tournaments, and a seasonal Battle Pass / EVA Pass subscription system. The company maintains active community channels on Discord, Twitch, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

EVA's business model is a B2B2C franchise operation. Independent franchisees invest €350K–€950K depending on format (EVA Playground at 550m², EVA 1 Arena + Chill at 800m², or EVA 2 Arenas + Chill at 1,300m²) and receive turnkey technology, branding, games, marketing, and operational support in exchange for upfront fees and ongoing royalties. End consumers access EVA through direct bookings (app.eva.gg), walk-in sessions, event privatization (birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate team-building), and competitive esports participation. Additional revenue streams include food and beverage at Cyber Bars, merchandise, and subscription passes. The franchise network spans 60+ open locations across 12 countries with 50+ additional sites in development. The company has raised approximately $48M across two disclosed rounds — a $7.06M round led by Bpifrance in 2022 and a $40.9M round led by RAISE in 2026 — and is led by CEO Jean Mariotte.

Name

Esports Virtual Arenas

Legal name

EVA Esports Virtual Arenas

Website

https://eva.gg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Esports Virtual Arenas (EVA) operates a global franchise network of free-roaming VR arenas (500m², up to 10 players) across 12 countries, offering proprietary multiplayer VR games, competitive esports leagues, and dining through Cyber Bar venues. The company serves casual gamers, families, corporate clients, and professional esports teams via a B2B2C franchise model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Location-Based VR Entertainment

NAICS

Amusement Arcades (71312), Amusement Arcades (713120), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

VR & Immersive Esports/LBE Venues (VR Arenas, Sim Racing Pods) (MPAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

VR/AR Gaming Platforms (BPAMAKAG), VR/AR Gaming Hardware (Headsets & Controllers) (HDACANAD), VR/AR Game Publishing & Distribution (MPAFABAK), Immersive/Interactive Animation (AR/VR/Real-Time) (MPAHACAN), Virtual Sports & Esports Live Events (Broadcast + Interactive Viewing) (MPAGAOAH)

Keywords

• Free-roaming VR arenas
• Virtual reality gaming
• Location-based entertainment
• VR franchise network
• Esports VR platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. VR Session Bookings: Primary revenue from customers booking 40-minute VR gaming sessions in 500m² arenas. Sessions accommodate up to 10 players and can be booked individually or as groups. Revenue is transaction-based per session.
2. Food & Beverage (Cyberbar): On-site food and beverage sales at each location through the Cyberbar concept. Includes drinks, snacks, meals, and restaurant services. Extended revenue opportunity after VR sessions to enhance customer experience.
3. Franchise Fees and Initial Investment: EVA generates franchise fee revenue from new location openings. Franchise investment ranges from €350K-€450K (Playground format), €650K-€750K (1 Arena + Chill), to €850K-€950K (2 Arenas + Chill), plus ongoing royalties.
4. Battle Pass / Season Pass: Seasonal content monetization through Battle Pass system. Players unlock new maps, weapons, and cosmetic skins. Creates recurring revenue and drives replayability.
5. EVA Pass Subscriptions: Monthly subscription service (EVA Pass) offering exclusive benefits, perks, and potentially discounted access to sessions and merchandise.
6. Merchandise Sales: Online and in-location sales of branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and collectibles featuring EVA branding and in-game items.
7. Event Privatization: Revenue from privatizing arenas for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate events, and team building. Includes dedicated support, custom programs, and preferential group rates.
8. Arcade Terminals: Revenue-generating arcade terminals in chill areas of venues, offering additional entertainment options beyond VR sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

EVA (Esports Virtual Arenas) operates the world's largest free-roaming VR arenas (500m² / 5,400 sq ft) where up to 10 players wear VR headsets and use connected rifle controllers to play immersive multiplayer games including Battle Arena (shooter), Moon of the Dead (zombie survival), Karting GP (racing), and Rabbids: Color Chaos (cooperative party game). The company primarily distributes its offering through a franchise model, selling turnkey arena venues (€350K-€950K investment) to independent operators while providing proprietary VR technology, games, branding, and operational support. Directly at its Paris-Est flagship and through franchisees, EVA delivers 40-minute VR gaming sessions, food and beverage service at the Cyber Bar, and organizes competitive esports through the EVA Pro League.

Product overview

EVA (Esports Virtual Arenas) operates a VR esports platform centered on 500m² free-roaming physical arenas equipped with proprietary VR technology. The core offering includes four exclusive VR games: EVA BATTLE ARENA (competitive shooter), EVA MOON OF THE DEAD (zombie survival), EVA KARTING GP (racing simulation), and RABBIDS: COLOR CHAOS (cooperative party game). These are complemented by EVA DARTS (augmented reality darts) and the Cyber Bar dining/entertainment service. The platform is extended by competitive esports features including a Battle Pass seasonal content system, EVA PASS subscription service, and organized tournaments through EVA Competitive (featuring EVA Pro League and Local Leagues). Players wear VR headsets with connected rifles and move freely across the arena with no cables, supported by Wifi6 connectivity and proprietary motion-tracking technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVA Battle Arena: Immersive VR first-person shooter game with competitive multiplayer modes
• EVA Moon of the Dead
• EVA Karting GP
• Rabbids: Color Chaos
• EVA Darts
• Cyber Bar
• EVA Pass
• Season Pass
• EVA Playground
• EVA 1 Arena + Chill/Food Area
• EVA 2 Arenas + Chill/Food Area
• EVA Pro League
• EVA Ligues
• Ligues Locales

Products and services

• EVA Battle Arena First-person competitive shooter VR game where players battle each other in immersive combat within the 500m² free-roaming arena. Supports 2-10 players per session.
• EVA Moon of the Dead

Quantifiable outcome

• Average customer rating of 4.9/5 across all locations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sandbox VR: Sandbox VR operates location-based free-roaming VR experiences globally, directly competing with EVA in the VR arena category with similar multiplayer, motion-tracked gameplay and franchise-style expansion.
• Zero Latency: Zero Latency is a pioneer in free-roaming, multi-player VR experiences with venues across multiple countries, directly comparable to EVA's 500m² arena model and competitive multiplayer positioning.
• The VOID: The VOID pioneered location-based VR entertainment with immersive walk-through experiences, sharing EVA's model of large-scale VR venues combining physical movement with virtual environments.
• Two Bit Circus: Two Bit Circus operates immersive entertainment venues featuring VR, AR, and interactive games, sharing EVA's model of combining proprietary VR technology with social, food-and-beverage-driven venues.

Broad incumbents

• VERTIGO Games: VERTIGO Games is a major VR game publisher and developer, comparable to EVA's proprietary game development arm (Battle Arena, Moon of the Dead) though focused on consumer VR headsets rather than location-based.
• Ubisoft: Ubisoft is both a content partner (Rabbids: Color Chaos) and a major AAA game publisher, relevant as the licensor of IP that EVA uses and as a producer of VR titles like Assassin's Creed VR.
• Meta (Reality Labs): Meta's Reality Labs develops the Quest VR headsets that power consumer and many LBE VR experiences, directly impacting EVA's hardware economics and the broader VR adoption curve.
• HTC VIVE: HTC VIVE manufactures enterprise and consumer VR hardware used in location-based entertainment, comparable to EVA as both a VR hardware supplier and ecosystem participant in LBE VR.

Emerging players

• Schell Games: Schell Games develops VR/AR experiences and immersive games for entertainment and enterprise, partially comparable to EVA's in-house VR game studio capability and content pipeline.

Regional players

• Exit Reality: Exit Reality operates location-based VR escape room and entertainment experiences, comparable in business model to EVA but focused primarily on regional/domestic markets with a narrower game mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EVAstadium
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/EVAEsportsVirtualArenas
• Facebookfacebook.com/EVAstadium
• Instagraminstagram.com/evagg_fr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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