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Battleriff selected for the ALPHA program at Web Summit 2015
After interviews and presentations from our COO, Antony Sastre, we received exciting news from Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit. They had decided to select Battleriff as part of their ALPHA program 2015.
“It’s not an easy task [for our Alpha Team] selecting startups, but they do an incredible job. Based on their feedback, we’ve decided to select you to be part of the ALPHA class of 2015 at Web Summit.” — Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit.
In 4 years, Web Summit has grown from 400 attendees to over 22,000 from more than 110 countries. It’s been called “the best technology conference on the planet” and ”It defines the ecosystem”. Their attendees range from Fortune 500 companies to the world’s most exciting startups.
Some of today's top tech companies, such as Uber and AirBnb, started of as part of the ALPHA program at Web Summit in their earlier days. 40 startups that exhibited at Web Summit last year (2014) have raised over $1 billion in funding in less than a year.
"This is an amazing opportunity for Battleriff, and we are thankful to Web Summit for believing in our product as part of their ALPHA progra. We are in a perfect stage for this event since we’re in a seed process and planning for user traction strategies. This also proves our beliefs in our product — that it’s right on time, unique and attractive. We couldn’t be more excited!” — Antony Sastre, Co-founder and COO of Battleriff
Battleriff will be present with four representatives in Dublin, Ireland during the conference. Which takes place between 3rd to 5th of November 2015.
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About Battleriff Gaming AB
Battleriff Gaming AB, established 2014, is a Swedish startup focused on building the leading platform where online gamers can challenge each other and play for real money.
Battleriff has a strong, well-connected and well-functioning team with a diverse background. Bound together through passion for gaming and esports. Battleriff’s mission is to build an entertaining, secure and attractive product that incorporates the DNA of the gaming culture. Something all gamers will love to use, pro and amateur alike.
Gaming and esports are probably the fastest growing online activities with around 800 million active users for Battleriff to target.
To learn more about the partnership or how you can become involved our venture please contact ir@battleriff.com or visit the corporate website at http://ir.battleriff.com.
