What Acezone does

AceZone International ApS is a Danish gaming audio hardware company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Copenhagen, focused on premium headsets built specifically for competitive FPS gaming and professional esports. The company's core technology is an industry-first Advanced Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system developed for gaming rather than retrofitted from music headphones, paired with a proprietary AZ Gen 2 Pro audio engine, game-specific EQ presets for titles like CS2 and Valorant, and a multi-microphone Speech Enhancer algorithm that rejects up to 98% of background noise. The platform draws on a partnership with Danish defense-tech firm Terma, adapting military-grade F-16 fighter jet Active Noise Reduction technology into consumer and tournament products.

The company operates a dual-track business model. On the B2B side, the A-Live tournament headset is sold directly to esports event organizers and publishers — including ESL, BLAST, PGL, EA, Ubisoft, Psyonix, and Supercell — and has been deployed at more than 200 global esports events since September 2021. On the B2C side, AceZone sells a consumer lineup (A-Blaze at $199, A-Spire Wireless at $299, and the flagship A-Rise at $1,199) direct-to-consumer through acezone.io, with localized storefronts across nine countries and warehouses in Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Ancillary revenue comes from accessories including $79 replacement ear pads, gaming mouse pads, and an upcoming $299 IEM + Sound Card system currently on waitlist.

Name

Acezone

Legal name

AceZone International ApS

Website

https://acezone.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AceZone is a Danish gaming audio company that designs premium Hybrid ANC gaming headsets and the B2B A-Live tournament headset, serving competitive esports players, tournament organizers like ESL, BLAST, PGL, and EA, and premium consumer gamers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gaming Headsets and Esports Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio & Communication Peripherals (Headsets, Microphones, DAC/Amps, Mixers) (MPAFAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gaming Headsets & Audio Accessories (HDACANAF), Gaming Audio Devices (Headsets, Mics, DACs) (CRACAOAH)

Keywords

• Gaming headsets
• Esports audio equipment
• Active noise cancellation
• Professional tournament headsets
• Gaming peripherals

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consumer Gaming Headsets: One-time hardware sales of gaming headsets to consumers including A-Blaze, A-Spire, A-Spire Wireless, and A-Rise models with varying price points from $199 to $1,199.
2. Professional Tournament Headsets (A-Live): B2B enterprise sales of A-Live tournament headsets to esports event organizers, tournament operators, and game publishers. USB and XLR versions available.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sales of replacement ear pads, mouse pads (Control Pad, Speed Pad), and other accessories to existing customer base.
4. IEM + Sound Card: Upcoming in-ear monitors paired with dedicated DAC sound card for tournament-grade audio in portable form factor, powered by same engine as A-Spire Wireless.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AceZone designs, manufactures, and sells premium gaming headsets and audio peripherals built on proprietary Advanced Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation technology developed specifically for competitive esports and FPS gaming. Its product line spans consumer headsets (A-Blaze, A-Spire, A-Spire Wireless, A-Rise), in-ear monitors paired with a dedicated DAC sound card, and the B2B A-Live tournament headset used at professional esports events. The company also sells complementary accessories including gaming mouse pads and replacement ear pads, distributing through its own e-commerce site, Amazon, and direct B2B enterprise sales.

Product overview

AceZone is a Danish gaming audio company that offers a portfolio of premium gaming headsets and peripherals designed for competitive esports performance. The core lineup includes four consumer headsets: A-Blaze (entry-level wireless, $199), A-Spire (wired all-rounder), A-Spire Wireless (tournament-grade wireless, $299), and A-Rise (professional flagship, $1,199) - all built on the same tournament-tested Advanced Hybrid ANC platform. The B2B A-Live headset serves esports tournament organizers. The ecosystem extends to IEM + Sound Card (in-ear monitors with dedicated DAC), gaming mouse pads (Control Pad, Speed Pad, Speed Pad x Viggomagic collaboration), and replacement Ear Pads. All headsets share AceZone's signature Advanced Hybrid ANC technology developed specifically for competitive gaming, designed to enable faster in-game audio cue detection than competing products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A-Blaze Wireless Gaming Headset Entry-level wireless gaming headset featuring Hybrid ANC designed for competitive gaming, 45-hour battery life, 270g lightweight build, 2.4 GHz low-latency wireless with Bluetooth 5.4 LE Audio, 40mm drivers, and a flip-to-mute noise-cancelling microphone. Priced at $199.00.
• A-Spire Wired Gaming Headset Wired gaming headset with Advanced Hybrid ANC tailored for competitive gaming, 40mm drivers optimized for noise cancelling, 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC, USB-C / 3.5mm / Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and ultra-lightweight 270g build. Recommended for wired gaming use and not available for Canadian or US customers on the main website.
• A-Spire Wireless Gaming Headset Tournament-grade wireless gaming headset featuring the AZ Gen 2 Pro engine, Advanced Hybrid ANC, up to 3x faster wireless speed than standard 2.4 GHz headsets, 384 kHz / 24-bit DAC, Bluetooth 5.4 LE Audio with LC3 codec, and 270g lightweight design. Priced at $299.00.
• A-Rise Professional Esports Headset Professional esports performance headset with Advanced Hybrid ANC for extreme noise environments, 42mm drivers, 3-layer military-grade digital noise cancelling, ANSS microphone algorithm, real leather ear pads, aluminum yoke construction, and Red Dot award-winning industrial design. Hand-assembled in Copenhagen. Priced at $1,199.00.
• A-Live Tournament Headset (B2B) Elite tournament headset sold B2B to esports event organizers, tournament operators, and game publishers. Features Advanced Hybrid ANC, Admin Detection System with LED indicators for live diagnostics, plug-and-play USB-A operation with no software required, compatibility with in-ear monitors, and trusted use at 200+ esports events worldwide.
• In-Ear Monitors (IEM) + Sound Card Stage-precision in-ear monitor setup with a dedicated DAC sound card, custom 10mm LCP diaphragm dynamic driver with balanced armature, hot-swappable braided cable, and AceZone signature CS2 factory tuning. Powered by the AZ Gen 2 Pro platform with full app control via the dedicated sound card. Priced at $299 and currently on waitlist.
• Control Pad Gaming Mouse Pad Premium cloth gaming mouse pad with enhanced stopping power for maximum control, ultra-fine recessed stitched edges, and anti-slip natural rubber base. Glide Speed 6/10, dimensions 490 x 410 x 3mm, priced at $57.37.
• Speed Pad Gaming Mouse Pad Fast cloth gaming mouse pad with twisted blended woven cloth surface for quick, precise movements, anti-slip natural rubber base, and ultra-fine recessed stitched edges. Glide Speed 8/10.
• Speed Pad x Viggomagic Limited Edition Mouse Pad Limited edition collaboration mouse pad with Danish gaming creator Viggomagic. Features exclusive branding and the same tournament-ready performance as the Speed Pad, with fast, consistent glide from a premium blended woven cloth surface.
• Replacement Ear Pads Official replacement ear pads for AceZone headsets with magnetic attachment for quick replacement. Available for A-Rise (sold out), A-Spire Wireless, and A-Blaze. Ultra-soft leatherette construction for comfort and passive noise cancelling. Priced at $79.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• Players detect critical in-game audio cues 0.3-0.5 seconds faster than competing headsets (tested up to 4 seconds in lab conditions)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TermacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Danish state-of-the-art defense technology company Terma, which has the only operationally fielded Active Noise Reduction headset for fighter aircraft. Terma's audio solution is used by US and Danish F-16 pilots. AceZone has adapted this military-grade noise cancellation technology for gaming applications.
• ESA EsportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with ESA Esports for tournament operations and esports event support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HyperX: Gaming peripherals division of HP producing gaming headsets, keyboards, and mice with strong esports presence. Direct competitor to AceZone in gaming headsets with a broader portfolio across multiple gaming peripheral categories and significant marketing scale.
• Logitech G: Gaming division of Logitech, the broadest incumbent in gaming peripherals. Major competitor to AceZone across gaming headsets (including the Astro brand), mice, keyboards, and simulation equipment with significant R&D and marketing scale.
• Sennheiser: Premium audio brand with consumer, professional, and gaming audio lines. Competitor to AceZone in high-end gaming audio with a broader portfolio spanning headphones, microphones, and professional audio equipment.
• JBL Quantum: Gaming audio sub-brand of JBL (Harman/Samsung) offering gaming headsets and PC speakers. Direct competitor to AceZone in gaming audio with the broader JBL brand ecosystem spanning consumer, professional, and automotive audio.

Direct peers

• SteelSeries: Danish-origin gaming peripherals maker with strong esports audio focus. Closest peer to AceZone given shared Danish heritage, esports tournament presence, and direct overlap in gaming headsets and audio peripherals for competitive gamers.
• Razer: Gaming peripherals giant offering headsets, mice, keyboards, and laptops with strong esports brand recognition. Direct competitor to AceZone in gaming audio with broader ecosystem including software (Razer Synapse) and laptop offerings.
• Turtle Beach: Publicly traded gaming headset company dominant in console gaming audio. Direct competitor to AceZone with broader consumer focus across console and PC gaming headsets, including the acquired LucidSound brand.
• Astro Gaming: Esports-focused gaming headset brand now owned by Logitech. Direct peer to AceZone with strong presence in professional esports tournaments, competing in the premium gaming headset category.
• EPOS: Gaming and enterprise audio brand owned by Demant, formerly Sennheiser's gaming division. Direct peer to AceZone in premium gaming headsets with a strong position in esports and enterprise audio markets.
• Corsair Gaming: Gaming peripherals company offering headsets, keyboards, mice, and streaming gear under the Corsair, Elgato, and SCUF brands. Direct competitor to AceZone in gaming audio with content creator and streaming ecosystem integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acezone

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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