At the Connecting Ideas With Money session held on the 17th of February at 4.30pm founder Nikita Diwakar pitched Battlechest – where Gaming Dreams Become Reality!
🌍 Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
🎯 Vertical: Gaming, eSports
🚀 Stage: Pre-Seed, Pre-Revenue
🎮 The Problem:
Entering the eSports world is riddled with barriers, leading many gamers to abandon their dreams. From tournament discovery to skill-matching and prize retrieval, the journey can be confusing and discouraging. Gamers deserve a better experience.
💡 The Solution:
Battlechest offers a flexible gaming structure for players of all levels, from novices to pros. With practice scrims, tournaments, and in-person events, the platform provides ample opportunities for gameplay. Subscriptions offer tailored competitive experiences, unlocking access to bigger tournaments and greater rewards as skill levels increase.
🚀 What They Do:
Their mission is to democratize eSports and empower gamers aged 18 to 25. They revolutionize competitive gaming, fostering inclusivity and immersion across popular titles like PUBG, Valorant, and FIFA. Through skill-based matchmaking, prize pools, and subscription packages, they support gamers in honing their abilities and pursuing eSports careers.
🔧 Technology & Data:
Battlechest utilizes technology and data to streamline eSports logistics, fostering a community of like-minded gamers. With features like tier systems, hidden objectives, and the Gamer Performance Index (GPI), they elevate the gaming experience to new heights.
🌟 Team
Shubham Bindlish: With a background in big data and AI strategies from Goldman Sachs, Shubham combines his expertise with a passion for gaming.
Nikita Diwakar: Nikita’s diverse experience in PR and gaming studios, coupled with her tenure at Predict22, provides Battlechest with invaluable insights into user growth and product management.
Both founders, Shubham and Nikita, are passionate gamers with extensive experience in sports analytics and gaming industry roles. Recognizing the stagnant state of eSports, they envision transformative change and aggressive expansion, propelling Battlechest to the forefront of the gaming industry.
🚀 The Journey So Far:
Since their inception in 2023, Battlechest has conducted over 500 tournaments across 7 popular games, amassing a user base of 20,000+. Notable milestones include hosting a record-breaking tournament with 5000 concurrent players and garnering recognition from ESFI eSports teams. Their journey is marked by continuous learning and adaptation, fueled by insights from user surveys and interviews.
