Game publisher Riot Games announced the acquisition of media technology startup Kanga.
Kanga will join Riot’s Global Digital Esports group where it will focus on developing digital fandom features and experiences. Financial details of the acquisition have not been revealed.
Founded in 2018, Kanga is a startup focusing on creating ‘fan-hubs’ that facilitate exclusive content, social wagering, merchandise sales, and video content aggregation specific to an individual’s favourite esports teams and streamers.
The acquisition is immediate, with Kanga’s website only showing the information about the news.