Unikrn


Unikrn Inc. is an esports betting and entertainment media company based in Seattle, Washington.

Overview

Founded in November 2014, Unikrn primarily offers real money and token-based wagering on competitive video game tournaments, otherwise known as esports. Unikrn creates betting markets on esports matches akin to traditional betting.

Origins and Development

The company was founded by Rahul Sood and Karl Flores in November 2014.
In 2016, Unikrn became an investor in BIG, a professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team. Unikrn also has an investment in MAINGEAR, a high-end PC manufacturer.
In the second quarter of 2017, Unikrn acquired LEET, an esports startup based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unikrn also owns an Indian-based esports company, DotaProHub.
In November 2017, the company released UnikoinGold, an ERC-20 cryptocurrency, running on the Ethereum blockchain.