https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/09/playvs-wants-to-standardize-esports-for-high-schoolers.html

High school isn't usually considered a place where electronic gaming is acceptable — but if one start-up has its way, the booming industry could become as big as college sports.

PlayVS, an esports platform for high school competitions, recently secured $15 million in funding from New Enterprise Associates, the San Francisco 49ers, rap star and venture capitalist Nas, and Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin. The round values the company at $50 million, according to ESPN.