Last updated 2026-07-20
- Raised $4.3M Seed round led by Hetz Ventures, Nov 2022
- Raised Pre-Seed round led by Hetz Ventures, Jan 2022
Total raised
$4.3M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2022-12
Stage
Seed
Founded
2021
Headcount
17
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
About
Gankster is an Israeli startup that has developed an all-in-one competitive gaming platform designed to power the esports industry. It provides a comprehensive and accessible environment for professional growth for every gamer, from casual to professional players, by connecting all steps of the competitive gamer's journey in one place. The platform allows users to form teams, track match data, find competitions, practice, and manage daily operations. Gankster also features a reputation system called GANKREP 1.0 to combat toxicity and promote inclusivity in gaming.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $4.3M total
2022-11
Seed
$4.3M
★ Hetz Ventures★ Bessemer Venture PartnersDoron NirDoron KaganDaniel BurnsSamsung Next TLVOverwolf Creators Fund
2022-01
Pre-Seed
Undisclosed
★ Hetz Ventures
Headcount over time
From 4 (2021-05) to 16 (2026-03) · +12 (+300%) · 24 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Gankster's primary business?
- Gankster operates as a competitive gaming ecosystem platform, facilitating thousands of competitive gaming teams across titles like League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, and Dota 2. It enables teams to find and post scrims, form teams, and connect with other teams.
- When was Gankster founded?
- Gankster was founded in February 2022.
- Where is Gankster's headquarters located?
- Gankster's headquarters is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- How much funding has Gankster raised in total?
- Gankster has raised a total of $4,250,000.
- When was Gankster's most recent funding round and who were the lead investors?
- Gankster's most recent funding round occurred in December 2022, with lead investors Hetz Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners.
- What is Gankster's current employee count?
- Gankster has an employee count in the 11-50 range.
- What is Gankster's primary sector classification?
- Gankster's primary sector is Media & Entertainment Technologies.
- What is the current stage of Gankster's product development?
- Gankster's product is currently in the R&D stage.
Team · 5
Uriya Schwarz
Founder · Co-Founder & CEO
Oren Segall
Founder · Co-Founder
Idan Amir
Founder · Co-Founder
Dan Rosenshain
Founder · Co-Founder
Daniel Kochav
Founder · Co-Founder & VP R&D
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesWeb
Target customers
Media & EntertainmentGaming Industry
Business model
B2B
Tags
social-gamesgamificationnetwork-management
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | gankster.gg/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/77381916 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Gankster Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Employees (exact) | 17 |
Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | gankster.gg |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 105 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516552031 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2022-02-01 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 0 |
| Registered address | הרב קוק 21 תל אביב - יפו |