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Jimmy Iovine and NTWRK lead funding round for FaZe Clan

North American organisation FaZe Clan has closed its latest funding round, which was led by entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine.

Perhaps known best for being the co-founder of both Beats Electronics and Interscope Records, Iovine led the round alongside NTWRK – a platform he’s invested in that his son, Jamie Iovine, co-founded.

Following the investment, NTWRK has acquired the global direct-to-consumer product rights for FaZe Clan. The platform has previously released limited-edition merchandise for the likes of LeBron James and Billie Eilish.

Iovine spoke on the investment in a release: “We’re at the birth of a new disruptive entertainment genre.