TaKeTV

What TaKeTV does

TaKeTV GmbH is a Krefeld, Germany-based esports and gaming production company founded in 2010 by former professional StarCraft II player Dennis "TaKe" Gehlen. The company offers four core B2B professional services — TV production (live broadcast for Twitch/YouTube-optimized esports events), media production (trailers, aftermovies, motion graphics, brand identity), event services (end-to-end tournament and corporate event planning), and strategic consulting for brands entering esports — delivered through direct enterprise sales on custom project-based pricing. Its production technology stack includes multiple mobile image and audio control rooms, Panasonic UC4000 and Black Magic broadcast cameras, and a Lumix box-cam inventory, enabling simultaneous multi-market livestreams. Beyond services, TaKeTV operates an integrated ecosystem of owned IP and physical assets: the 23-edition HomeStory Cup StarCraft II tournament, the Riot Games-licensed PROJECT V VALORANT league (joint venture with STARK Esports), the Werksliga corporate esports league for employer branding, the Angry Titans professional team, the At Broski Show football talk show, and the Superiocity city-versus-city competition. Physical venues include Take's Gaming Bar in Krefeld and XP Bar locations inside MediaMarktSaturn's XPERION gaming centers in Köln, Berlin, and Hamburg. Notable enterprise clients include Amazon, Shopify, Porsche, Red Bull, Riot Games, ALDI, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung. The company has operated without external financing since founding and employs a small, gaming-veteran core team.

Name

TaKeTV

Legal name

TaKeTV GmbH

Website

https://taketv.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TaKeTV is a Krefeld, Germany-based esports and gaming production company founded in 2010 by former pro gamer Dennis Gehlen, offering live broadcast, media, event, and consulting services to enterprise brands alongside owned IPs including the HomeStory Cup, PROJECT V VALORANT league, and gaming bars.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Esports Production Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (71132)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Esports Broadcast & Production (Tournament Streaming, Observers, Remote Production) (MPAFAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Esports Tournament Broadcast & Production (MPAGANAJ), Esports Event Production & Operations (Broadcast, Stage, Refereeing) (MPAKANAO), Esports Platforms & Competitive Gaming Networks (BPAMAKAH), Esports Venues & Event Infrastructure (Arenas, Stages, Equipment Rental) (MPAFADAE), Esports & Creator Sponsorship/Brand Partnerships (Influencer Marketing for Gaming) (MPAFAEAE)

Keywords

• Esports production services
• Gaming event management
• Live broadcast production
• Brand activation esports
• Corporate esports league

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. TV Production Services: Professional live broadcast and television production services for esports events, influencer collaborations, game presentations, and corporate events. Revenue from production fees, equipment rental, and technical staffing.
2. Media and Content Production: Digital media content creation including trailers, aftermovies, motion graphics, animation, and brand identity design. Creative services billed per project.
3. Event Management: Planning and execution of gaming and esports events, tournaments, and corporate events. Includes venue coordination, program design, and vendor management.
4. Consulting Services: Strategic consulting for brands seeking to establish presence in esports and gaming, including market entry strategies and authentic brand positioning.
5. Gaming Venue Operations: Revenue from bar and entertainment venue operations including food, beverages, gaming equipment access, and event hosting at Take's Gaming Bar in Krefeld.
6. Employer Branding Solutions: Werksliga employer branding program providing companies with esports teams and recruitment marketing solutions for digital-native talent acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TaKeTV provides end-to-end esports and gaming production services including live TV broadcast production optimized for Twitch and YouTube, digital media content creation (trailers, aftermovies, motion graphics), full-service event planning and execution for gaming tournaments, and strategic consulting for brands entering the esports market. The company also operates owned gaming venues (Take's Gaming Bar, XP Bars) and owns esports league IPs such as PROJECT V (VALORANT) and Werksliga (corporate esports for employer branding).

Product overview

TaKeTV operates as an integrated esports and gaming production company offering four core services: TV Production (live broadcast services for esports events optimized for Twitch/YouTube), Media Production (digital content including trailers, aftermovies, CG projects, and graphic design), Event Services (full-service planning and execution of gaming events), and Consulting (brand strategy for esports market entry). The company also manages a portfolio of owned brands including Take's Gaming Bar (Krefeld), XP Bar (XPERION venues in Cologne/Berlin/Hamburg), PROJECT V (RIOT Games-licensed VALORANT league joint venture with STARK Esports), Werksliga (corporate esports league for employer branding), Homestory Cup (prestigious StarCraft II tournament series), Angry Titans (professional esports team), At Broski Show (football talk show), and Superiocity (city-versus-city gaming competitions). With over 1,000 productions in 10+ years and 20+ years of founder expertise, TaKeTV serves as a bridge between brands and the gaming/esports community through authentic, audience-first content production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Angry Titans: Professional e-sport team operating under TaKeTV, training at TaKe's Gaming Bar and competing in various tournaments.
• Homestory Cup
• Clash of Agencies
• The Circle

Products and services

• TV Production Live broadcast production services for gaming and esports events with experienced broadcast technicians, audio/video/gfx/camera operators, and creative producers optimized for Twitch and YouTube streams.
• Media Production
• Event Services
• Consulting
• Take's Gaming Bar
• XP Bar
• PROJECT V Official VALORANT league for the German-speaking community operated under Riot Games license, providing competitive tournament pathway for players to progress to professional leagues.
• Werksliga
• Homestory Cup

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80,000 concurrent viewers for live streaming events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• STARK EsportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in PROJECT V, the largest official VALORANT league for German-speaking community, operating under official Riot Games license. TaKeTV and STARK Esports jointly own and operate this esports league platform.
• MediaMarktSaturn GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXP Bars operate within XPERION, the award-winning gaming locations of MediaMarktSaturn. Partnership provides prime retail-adjacent locations for esports events and gaming hospitality.
• Fusion CampusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for Werksliga employer branding program, creating esports teams and recruitment solutions for companies seeking to reach digital-native talent through gaming.
• Riot GamescoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial licensing partner for PROJECT V VALORANT league, providing authorization to operate official competitive tournaments and league structures for German-speaking markets.
• Jung von MattminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgency partner for Lost Ark release event collaboration with Amazon Games, providing creative and strategic marketing support for game launch events.
• Red BullflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Superiocity event featuring Red Bull gaming athletes in epic city-vs-city esports competitions. Event showcases Red Bull athletes in PUBG and Fortnite competitions.
• ShopifyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of HomeStory Cup, one of the world's most prestigious StarCraft II tournaments. Partnership demonstrates Shopify's commitment to gaming and esports communities.
• Fairplay ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for At Broski Show production, Simon 'GamerBrother' Schildgen's modern football talk show targeting young fans in XPERION venues.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BLAST Premier: Esports tournament operator known for premium broadcast production (CS2, Dota 2). Direct peer in monetizing high-production-value tournament IPs with global brand sponsors.
• PGL Esports: Tier-1 esports event and broadcast production company (CS2 Majors, Dota 2 TI). Direct peer in producing third-party licensed tournaments and large-scale live broadcast for enterprise clients.
• ESL FACEIT Group (ESL Gaming): Global esports tournament organizer and broadcast producer. Direct peer in operating licensed league circuits (e.g., ESL Pro Tour) and producing multi-game live broadcast content for enterprise sponsors.
• Maincast: Esports broadcast and event production company producing multi-language tournament feeds. Direct peer in serving as a third-party broadcast production partner for global tournament operators.
• Beyond the Summit: Esports broadcast and event production studio producing high-quality third-party tournament content. Direct peer in monetizing broadcast and event IP through brand partnerships and sponsorships.
• Freaks 4U Gaming: German-based esports and gaming content agency providing event production, influencer marketing, and brand consulting. Closest geographic and service-line peer to TaKeTV's German enterprise offering.
• WePlay Holding: Esports tournament and broadcast production company with strong focus on premium on-screen production. Direct peer in monetizing tournament IP and producing B2B broadcast for game publishers.
• DreamHack: Gaming lifestyle and esports event operator (festivals, LANs, tournaments). Direct peer in producing large-scale gaming events with brand integrations and physical venue operations.

Regional players

• OGN: Korean esports broadcast and event production company (StarCraft/League of Legends heritage). Comparable in operating legacy esports IP, broadcasting infrastructure, and physical studio-based production — though focused on the Korean market.

Broad incumbents

• Riot Games (esports operations): Publisher of VALORANT and operator of global League/VALORANT competitive circuits. Comparable as the licensor of TaKeTV's PROJECT V and as the dominant incumbent in producing tier-1 esports broadcast content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/taketv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/taketv
• Facebookfacebook.com/TaKeTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taketv-e-k
• Instagraminstagram.com/take_tv
• TikToktiktok.com/@taketoktv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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