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Esports startup Semper Fortis plans Aquis IPO

Semper Fortis Esports PLC, an esports startup, today announced its intention to go public via the Aquis Exchange on April 26th.

Pictured: Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari and Semper Fortis board member. Image credit: Gary Reyes/Mercury News

The company aims to raise £2.5 million, according to a release, to tap into the ‘fast-growing’ market for competitive gaming.

Semper Fortis will create esports teams, sign sponsorship deals with brands, and sell consultancy services, according to a release. So far the company has reportedly agreed to sign the four members of European Rocket League squad Top Blokes (three players, one coach) who currently compete in the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS).