Bruce Stein

Co-Founder and Chief Executive

Axiomatic Gaming

THE LATEST: Stein oversees Axiomatic's strategic direction and operations, helping his team identify and manage investments in esports- and videogame-related businesses. Last year, Axiomatic secured $21.5 million in funding and provided strategic and financial support to mobile game developer Nifty Games. The company also invested in marketing agency AoE Creative, which managed the marketing and social media of the Overwatch League's Houston Outlaws. Axiomatic organized two Covid-related "charity stream" events, including Twitch Stream Aid 2020 to benefit the World Health Organization.

BACKGROUND: Stein founded Axiomatic in 2015 to invest in professional esports, video game developers and real-world gaming experiences. In addition to its investments in gaming publishers such as Epic Games, Niantic (developers of Pokemon Go), and Dapper Labs, Axiomatic acquired a controlling stake in pro gaming organization Team Liquid. Before founding Axiomatic, Stein held chief executive positions at entertainment, gaming and technology companies, including Mandalay Media, Mattel Inc., Viewsonic and Sony Interactive Entertainment. He has a BA from Pitzer College and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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