https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/18/playvs-picks-up-50-million-series-c-to-build-out-high-school-esports/ > PlayVS, the platform that allows high school students to compete on varsity esports teams through their school, has today announced the close of a $50 million Series C led by existing investor NEA. Battery Ventures, Dick Costolo and Adam Bain of 01 Advisors, Sapphire Sport, Michael Zeisser, Dennis Phelps of IVP and cofounder of CAA Michael Ovitz. > This brings the startup’s total funding to $96 million, the vast majority of which was raised in the last 13 months.