ESTV

What ESTV does

ESTV (legal entity TVK24, Inc.) operates what it describes as the world's first dedicated 24/7 live linear and AVOD esports television network. The company owns and operates four live linear channels — ESTV (general esports), ESTV Racing (sim racing), ESTV College (collegiate esports) and ESTV High School (scholastic esports) — plus an ESTV+ on-demand streaming tier. The platform is built on a blockchain-enabled architecture with integrated cryptocurrency watch-and-earn functionality, and is distributed across essentially every major connected-TV and OTT endpoint (Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Sling TV, Vizio WatchFree+, PlayStation, Plex, NCTC, TCL, Rakuten TV) as well as iOS and Android mobile apps.

The company serves a dual audience: end consumers (esports enthusiasts, sim racing fans, collegiate and high school gaming communities, and K-pop viewers via the AKSA program) who access content free ad-supported, and enterprise partners (esports organizations, racing leagues, academic institutions, publishers, broadcast networks, and regional telcos such as Zain Iraq) who license, distribute, or co-produce content. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising and branded content, with additional streams from content distribution/licensing and a planned cryptocurrency-based watch-and-earn monetization layer on top of the ESTV+ subscription tier.

ESTV is incorporated in California (TVK24, Inc.), headquartered in Los Angeles with a regional office in Seoul (ESTV Asia), certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the NMSDC, and operates with 1-10 employees. Strategic capital is thin — a Reg CF securities offering closed February 1, 2024 raised approximately $26,553 — but the company has assembled an extensive partnership and distribution network anchored by marquee relationships with the Esports World Cup, Enthusiast Gaming (300M+ social followers), TikTok, TVK, and the NFL Alumni Association.

Name

ESTV

Legal name

TVK24, Inc.

Website

https://estv.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ESTV operates the world's first dedicated 24/7 live linear and AVOD esports television network, broadcasting four channels (esports, racing, college, high school) across major CTV/OTT platforms to global gaming, racing, and scholastic esports audiences, monetized via advertising, content licensing, and a blockchain-based watch-and-earn program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Esports Media & Broadcasting

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Spectator Sports (71121), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Sports & Esports Live Events (Broadcast + Interactive Viewing) (MPAGAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gaming-Focused Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAB)

Keywords

• Esports streaming channel
• Live linear broadcasting
• Avod streaming platform
• Esports media network
• Gaming content distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription/AVOD Streaming: ESTV operates as a free ad-supported streaming (AVOD) service with live linear channels available across multiple platforms and devices. The platform provides 24/7 esports content with on-demand capabilities.
2. Advertising: The platform generates advertising revenue through branded content, partner sponsorships, and promotional videos integrated with esports broadcasts. Partners include Enthusiast Gaming and other major esports organizations.
3. Cryptocurrency Integration: Watch-and-earn cryptocurrency programs where users earn rewards for watching content, with plans to develop cryptocurrency integration further as part of the platform expansion.
4. Content Distribution Partnerships: Revenue from content licensing and distribution partnerships with esports organizations, racing leagues, academic institutions, and international broadcast partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ESTV operates the world's first dedicated 24/7 live linear and ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) esports television network, distributing four always-on channels — ESTV (general esports), Racing, College, and High School esports — across connected TVs, gaming consoles, mobile apps, and cable/satellite partners. The platform aggregates live tournaments, gaming personalities, sim racing, collegiate, and high school competitions from a broad partnership network (Enthusiast Gaming, Esports World Cup, IESF, racing leagues, academic leagues, NFL Alumni, and others) and layers a blockchain-based watch-and-earn cryptocurrency reward program on top of the streaming experience.

Product overview

ESTV is a comprehensive esports media network offering four distinct 24/7 live linear channels (ESTV, Racing, College, and High School esports) alongside its ESTV+ on-demand streaming service. The platform positions itself as the world's first dedicated esports television channel, providing round-the-clock coverage of esports tournaments, gaming content, and sim racing. The network integrates watch-and-earn cryptocurrency programs and has recently expanded through partnerships like the Zain Iraq collaboration to deliver premium esports entertainment across multiple regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESTV: Main esports television channel featuring live esports events, tournaments, and gaming content
• ESTV Racing
• ESTV College
• ESTV High School
• ESTV Labs
• ESTV Asia

Products and services

• ESTV (Main Esports Channel) The flagship 24/7 live linear and AVOD esports television channel providing round-the-clock coverage of esports athletes, tournaments, and gaming content from an insider perspective; positioned as the world's first dedicated channel for esports and gaming personalities.
• ESTV Racing A dedicated 24/7 live linear channel focused on sim racing and esports motorsports content, featuring partnerships with racing leagues such as E1 Championship, World Pro Racing, Echelon Racing League, and Lionheart Racing Series.
• ESTV College Esports A 24/7 live linear channel dedicated to collegiate esports content, featuring partnerships with NECC Esports, NACL Esports, ECAC Esports, NJCAA Esports, and other university esports programs.
• ESTV High School Esports A 24/7 live linear channel dedicated to high school esports content, partnering with the High School Esports League (HSEL) and other high school esports organizations.
• ESTV+ On-Demand Streaming Service ESTV's on-demand streaming service that complements the live linear channels, offering viewers the ability to watch esports content on-demand and including watch-and-earn programs with cryptocurrency integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 300M+ social media followers through Enthusiast Gaming partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Zain IraqstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2025MoU signed with Zain Iraq for esports collaboration including content distribution, tournament organization, advertising, and sponsorship in Iraq and MENA region. Partnership also encompasses live broadcasts of Zain Esports events on ESTV platform.
• Global Influencer ExpostrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2025Strategic partnership to elevate influencer and esports engagement at the Global Influencer Expo event in Seoul, Korea.
• TikTokstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for AKSA (Asia KPOP Star Audition) broadcasting. TikTok hosts audition application videos, live streams, and short-form content. ESTV and TVK provide broadcast coverage of the K-pop audition program.
• Enthusiast GamingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial CTV Partner of Enthusiast Gaming, owner of Luminosity Gaming, Seattle Surge, and Vancouver Titans. This partnership provides access to over 300 million social media followers across their network of brands and influencers.
• Esports World Cup (EWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Broadcast Partner of Esports World Cup, providing global broadcast coverage for one of the premier esports tournaments.
• TVKstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with TVK (largest cable broadcaster in the U.S.) for broadcasting AKSA K-Audition content, expanding reach through cable distribution.
• NFL AlumnicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NFL Alumni Association for esports content featuring former NFL players; includes Ahman Green as Director of Business Development.
• UGL (Ultimate Gaming League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UGL for esports tournament content and merchandise collaboration through Sector Six Apparel.
• IESF (International Esports Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IESF for international esports tournament broadcasts and content distribution.
• NECC (National Esports College Conference)corePartnership for collegiate esports league broadcasts and content coverage.
• High School Esports League (HSEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for high school esports tournament broadcasts and scholastic gaming programs.
• World Pro RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for World Pro Racing sim racing content broadcasts.
• Echelon Racing LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Echelon Racing League broadcasts and racing content.
• DCL (Drone Champions League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Drone Champions League broadcasts and drone racing content.
• E1 ChampionshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for E1 Championship racing series broadcasts.
• Lionheart Racing SeriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Lionheart IndyCar Series sim racing broadcasts.
• chess24coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for chess24 esports content and competitive chess broadcasts.
• US Air Force GamingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for US Air Force Gaming esports content and military gaming league broadcasts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Twitch: Amazon-owned live streaming service and the dominant destination for esports broadcasts and live gaming content. ESTV competes for the same audience attention and advertiser dollars, though Twitch is a user-generated live streaming platform rather than a programmed FAST linear channel.
• ESPN (Disney): Largest US sports media network, increasingly covering esports (ESPN8, streaming partnerships) and a major distributor of conventional sports content. Competes with ESTV for esports ad budgets and audience attention at vastly larger scale.
• DAZN: Global sports streaming platform with growing combat sports and emerging esports coverage. Differentiates through subscription rather than AVOD, but competes for the same OTT sports/esports audience attention.
• Pluto TV: Paramount-owned FAST streaming service offering hundreds of programmed channels including some sports and gaming content. Competitor for FAST distribution shelf space across CTV platforms where ESTV is also distributed.
• YouTube Gaming: Google-owned video platform with a dedicated gaming/esports vertical hosting live tournaments, creator content, and AVOD. Comparable in monetization model (AVOD + creators) and audience overlap with ESTV's primary viewership.

Emerging players

• BLAST: Global esports media company and tournament operator with owned broadcast production across CS and other titles. Overlaps with ESTV's content model (tournament broadcast) but primarily operates as rights holder/producer rather than aggregated FAST channel.
• Caffeine: Gaming-focused live streaming social platform with creator monetization and AVOD elements. Earlier-stage and more creator-led than ESTV's programmed linear channels, but addresses the same gamer/esports audience.

Direct peers

• VENN: Former 24/7 live linear gaming and esports channel (originally backed by NBA/MediaLink) that pursued the same FAST-channel model ESTV operates. Its 2023 shutdown is the most direct cautionary analogue and demonstrates both the format's appeal and its execution difficulty.
• Stadium: Multi-channel sports FAST streaming network distributed across Roku, Samsung TV Plus, and other CTV platforms, with multiple programmed channels. Most direct US-based peer to ESTV's FAST linear model, though focused on traditional sports with some gaming crossover.

Regional players

• GINX Esports TV: UK-originated 24/7 esports TV channel distributed internationally across cable and streaming platforms. Closest historical international peer to ESTV's format and audience, though ESTV has stronger US CTV distribution while GINX has deeper European pay-TV penetration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/co_estv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrS3unNbpfCnUNPtSo5NFqw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/estv
• Instagraminstagram.com/estvesportstv

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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