esports: "The top clubs will be profitable in the next 2-3 years" (N. Maurer, Team Vitality)

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"One thing is clear today. After investing heavily in esports clubs, investors are starting to look at the path to profitability, which is logical. The idea is to invest until the model matures and the clubs can become profitable. We're in the middle of this transitional phase between the two. Today, none of the top clubs are profitable, but almost all of them will be in the next 2-3 years. This transition is really taking place," said Nicolas Maurer, CEO and co-founder of Team Vitality, to News Tank Football on 15/09/2023.

The French esports club founded on 05/03/2013 by Fabien "Neo" Devide ( president) and Nicolas Maurer is celebrating its 10th year of existence in 2023. "10 years in esports could be 30 years in other worlds, things are changing so fast. We've seen a lot of clubs start up, grow, go bankrupt, get bought out... We're very happy with what we've achieved. What's more, this 10th anniversary is a magnificent year for the club in sporting terms," continued Maurer.

"I don't think that esports clubs have reached a glass ceiling in terms of audience and growth. We're still…

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