Galint Gaming Inc.

What Galint Gaming Inc. does

Galint Gaming Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned esports event production company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2016 by CEO Kevin Dhir, the company originated from the grassroots Battle of BC tournament series launched in a university gymnasium and has grown into what it self-describes as "Western Canada's #1 esports organizer." The core business is producing large-scale fighting game community events, with the flagship Battle of BC series now in its 8th edition alongside other event properties including Super Smash Con (4,000+ attendees in 2023), Apex 2022, Golden Gauntlet, Play with Heart, and the recently launched CEGIS (Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit).

The company's underlying technology and operational capabilities span tournament operations and bracket management, professional broadcast production with overlays and sponsorship integration, multi-platform streaming across seven Twitch channels with YouTube VOD archiving, and on-site execution of up to 10 concurrent competitive brackets at events drawing 4,000+ attendees. Distribution leverages start.gg for tournament registration, Eventbrite for conference tickets, and a broad social media footprint across Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, Discord, Reddit, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. The primary venue is the Vancouver Convention Centre (40,000+ sq ft for BoBC 8).

Galint's business model combines four revenue streams: event registration and ticket sales (tiered competitor and spectator passes ranging from $25 to $249 CAD), corporate sponsorships from brand partners including Red Bull (Flagship), ASUS, Intel, HyperX, Surfshark (Core), and several Minor partners, exhibitor and vendor fees, and four fee-for-service verticals (Operations/Logistics, Creative/Marketing, Broadcast, Execution) offered to third-party event clients. Customer segments split between B2C individual fighting game community members and B2B esports industry professionals (via CEGIS) and corporate brand sponsors. The company operates with approximately 10 employees and has not disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Galint Gaming Inc.

Legal name

Galint Gaming Inc.

Website

https://galint.gg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vancouver-based esports event production company founded in 2016 that organizes large-scale fighting game tournaments and conventions — including Battle of BC, Super Smash Con, and CEGIS industry summit — serving the fighting game community, esports professionals, and corporate brand sponsors with end-to-end event production services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Esports Event Production

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Esports Festival & Multi-Title Events (MPAKANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meet & Invitational Organizers (MPAKADAC), Third-Party Esports Tournament Organizers (TOs) (MPAGANAB)

Keywords

• Esports event production
• Fighting game tournaments
• Esports broadcast services
• Convention management
• Competitive gaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Registration & Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from competitor and spectator passes for tournaments and conventions, with tiered pricing for early bird, regular, and late registration periods.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnership deals with brands like Red Bull, ASUS, HyperX, Intel, Surfshark, and Golden Guardians who sponsor events in exchange for brand exposure and integration.
3. Industry Summit & Conference Tickets: CEGIS (Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit) generates revenue through professional conference passes for B2B networking and industry panels.
4. Exhibitor & Vendor Fees: Revenue from exhibitor booth rentals in Artist Alley and exhibitor areas at major events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Galint Gaming Inc. is a Vancouver-based esports event production company that organizes and broadcasts major fighting game tournaments and conventions, including the Battle of BC series, CEGIS industry summit, Super Smash Con, and Golden Gauntlet. Beyond its own events, it offers four end-to-end event production service verticals (Operations/Logistics, Creative/Marketing, Broadcast, and Execution) to third-party esports clients and sponsors.

Product overview

Galint Gaming Inc. is a Canadian esports event production company offering a portfolio of fighting game community events and professional event services. The core product lineup includes Battle of BC (Canada's premier fighting game convention in its 8th edition), CEGIS (Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit for B2B industry networking), and Super Smash Con (large-scale Smash Bros. tournament). The company also operates historical event series including Apex, Golden Gauntlet, and Play with Heart. Beyond events, Galint provides four service verticals: Operations/Logistics, Creative/Marketing, Broadcast, and Execution services for third-party event clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Battle of BC Canada's premier annual fighting game convention held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, featuring world-class competition in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Rivals of Aether II, and other fighting game titles, with exhibitor halls, side events, industry programming, and community activities for competitive and casual players.
• CEGIS (Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit) Annual B2B industry summit connecting esports organizers, event producers, managers, gaming business leaders, and educational professionals through panels, talks, and networking sessions focused on building a unified and sustainable vision for the Canadian esports industry, with access to Battle of BC finals and the CEGIS Welcome Cocktail.
• Super Smash Con Large-scale Super Smash Bros. tournament event held in Chantilly, Virginia, featuring multiple competitive brackets and elite talent from across North America, with over 4,000 in-person attendees and an 80K peak viewership.
• Golden Gauntlet North American Melee tournament organized in partnership with Golden Guardians, featuring an online open-bracket component with East and West sub-brackets merging at Top 8, plus an in-person exhibition at the Golden Guardians Training Facility in Los Angeles.
• Apex 2022 Historic Smash Bros. event series return in 2022, held in Secaucus, New Jersey, with Galint leading operations and tournament logistics, executing 10 different events onsite and hosting 1,700+ attendees.
• Play with Heart Canada's largest Smash Bros. charity tournament partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association, featuring onsite counselling and therapy dogs, raising $12,443 for mental health awareness.
• Event Production Services (Operations/Logistics, Creative/Marketing, Broadcast, Execution) End-to-end event production services for esports clients and event partners, spanning Operations/Logistics (venue logistics, scheduling, bracket management, talent hospitality), Creative/Marketing (branding, visual identity, marketing assets, content strategy, social media), Broadcast (broadcast overlays, transitions, sponsorship integration, content development, custom ads), and Execution (staff/volunteer management, problem solving, program execution, last-minute detail management).
• Exhibitor Booth and Vendor Space Booth and vendor space available in Artist Alley and exhibitor areas at major Galint events, sold to brands and community vendors seeking on-site presence at Battle of BC and other conventions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battle of BC 5 set new viewership records with 2M total views and 116K peak viewership
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Red BullflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor for Battle of BC series and Super Smash Con events. Red Bull branding appears prominently at major Galint tournaments, providing funding and brand credibility in exchange for exposure to engaged esports audiences.
• ASUScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing hardware for Battle of BC tournaments. ASUS logo appears on event materials and sponsorship sections of tournament pages.
• IntelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Battle of BC 5 and other major tournaments. Intel branding integrated into event presentations and sponsorship acknowledgments.
• Golden GuardiansflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Golden Gauntlet event series. Galint organized online Melee tournament components and provided event expertise for in-person exhibition at Golden Guardians Training Facility in Los Angeles.
• SurfsharkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Battle of BC 4 and other events, providing brand visibility at major fighting game tournaments.
• TeluscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Play with Heart charity tournament and other Galint events, supporting community-focused esports initiatives.
• Canadian Mental Health AssociationminorOthersCharitable partner for Play with Heart event, Canada's largest Smash Bros. charity tournament. Galint raised $12,443 for the organization.
• British Columbia Esports AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BCEA for CEGIS (Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit) initiative focused on building a unified and sustainable vision for the esports industry.
• Destination VancouverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for promoting Vancouver as an esports destination and supporting Battle of BC event attendance.
• Video Game Boot Camp (VGBC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner for multiple events including Super Smash Con, Apex 2022, and Play with Heart. VGBC is a content creator in the fighting game community.
• HyperXcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGaming peripheral sponsor featured in Galint's notable partners section, providing products for events.
• AOCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonitor sponsor included in Galint's partner ecosystem.
• ZenniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Battle of BC 8 event.
• Papa JohnsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Apex 2022 event.
• MSIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Apex 2022, providing gaming hardware for tournament operations.
• Vancouver Convention CentrecoreOthersPrimary venue for Battle of BC events, providing over 40,000 sq ft of event space at Canada Place waterfront location.
• BC Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner supporting Battle of BC 8 through BC logo branding.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Combo Breaker: Major US-based FGC tournament featuring multiple fighting game titles. Comparable in multi-title format and community focus to Battle of BC.
• Beyond the Summit: Premier FGC tournament organizer (CEO, Summit of Time, etc.) that runs large-scale fighting game events with broadcast production. Most directly comparable peer to Galint in scope, model, and target community.
• Genesis (Smash tournament series): One of the longest-running Super Smash Bros tournament majors. Directly comparable to Battle of BC and Super Smash Con in format, audience, and sponsorship profile.
• Panda Global: Smash-focused tournament organizer and content platform; competes for top Smash titles and high-profile sponsorships in the same FGC niche as Galint's Battle of BC and Super Smash Con.

Broad incumbents

• PAX (Penny Arcade Expo): Major gaming convention operator with multiple flagship events. Comparable in convention/festival structure, exhibitor revenue, and community engagement, though broader in scope than Galint's FGC focus.
• DreamHack: Large-scale esports and gaming festival operator. Operates at a much larger scale and broader game portfolio, but mirrors Galint's festival/convention model with multi-title competition and expos.
• EVO (Evolution Championship Series): Long-standing flagship FGC tournament organizer with global brand recognition. Operates at significantly larger scale than Galint but serves the same fighting game community and sponsor ecosystem.
• ESL FACEIT Group: Global esports tournament organizer and competitive platform. While not FGC-focused, ESL/FACEIT competes for esports event production budgets and sponsorships across similar B2B channels.

Emerging players

• VGBootCamp (Video Game Boot Camp): FGC-focused media and tournament partner that co-produces content and events. A core partner of Galint but also a potential competitor in producing fighting game content and events.

Regional players

• TGS Esports (Tokyo Game Show Esports): Asia-based gaming event operator with esports tournament components. Regionally distant from Galint but structurally similar in combining expos with multi-title competitive gaming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/galintgaming
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GalintGaming
• Instagraminstagram.com/galintgaming
• TikToktiktok.com/@galintgaming
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galint-gaming-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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