ROME (ITALPRESS) – Matteo Pessina, captain of AC Monza, becomes the first investor to participate in the new €1.5 million investment round opened by Mkers S.p.A., the Italian leader in esports. The round, which values Mkers at 15 million euros post-money, represents a significant step for the company’s growth and to strengthen its international presence. “2024 has been a year of challenges and successes that push us to look ahead with confidence,” said Luca Beccaceci, CEO of Mkers. “Matteo Pessina’s entry is a sign of great confidence in our project and allows us to accelerate further. With the funds raised, Mkers aims to strengthen its international positioning in emerging esports markets, including those of the Middle East and Saudi Arabia, where large investments in the sector are planned, thus consolidating our leading role and further expanding our offer. “Matteo Pessina also expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative: “Supporting Mkers means investing in the future of sports and competitive gaming. I am delighted to be part of this project, which represents a unique opportunity for the development of digital entertainment in Italy and around the world. “In 2023, Mkers recorded a total value of production of 1.74 million euros and maintained prudent cost management, reducing expenses for raw materials and consumption by more than 60 percent, optimizing personnel costs, and strategically investing in capex. The budget closes with a net profit more than doubled from the previous year and an EBITDA of 15.8 percent of the value of production. These results stem from a diversified development strategy, reducing dependence on jackpot-related revenues, which now account for less than 10 percent of total revenues. This more stable and sustainable approach allows Mkers to expand new training and infrastructure projects and consolidate its position in the industry. “Mkers’ equity of 1.15 million euros is a solid foundation for the next phase of expansion planned with the new investment round, which strengthens the company’s ability to manage debt and facilitates access to credit,” a note reads.
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