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Inspiring the Future of Esports Through Innovation and Purpose
October 28, 2019 I NewWaveEsports.com CSE:NWES
Disclaimer The information contained in this presentation has been prepared by NEW WAVE ESPORTS CORP. (“NWE”) is proprietary to NWE. The information contained in this presentation (a) is provided as at the date hereof unless otherwise indicated, (b) does not purport to contain all of the information that may be necessary or desirable to fully and accurately evaluate NWE, and (c) is not to be considered as a recommendation by NWE that any person make an investment in NWE. This presentation is being provided to you solely for your information and may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in any form. By reviewing this presentation, you acknowledge and agree to not utilize any of the information contained herein or otherwise received. You will be liable for any damages caused by or resulting from any use or reliance of the information contained herein. FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This presentation also contains certain statements that may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. All statements, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results, developments, performance or achievements that NWE anticipates or expects may or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking information. In some cases, forward- looking information is identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “will”, “would”, and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. Such information may involve, but is not limited to, comments with respect to strategies, expectations, planned operations or future results including as to NWE’s investment and other activities, and as to the esports industry potential. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans as of the date of this presentation but are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that (including risks and uncertainties relating to business and investee performance, financing, and a variety of other risks, which are set out in great detail in NWE’s CSE Form 2A Listing Statement dated October 24, 2019 and available on SEDAR) may cause actual results, performance or achievements or industry results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors are based on information currently available to NWE, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations regarding future growth, transactions, future capital (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof) and expenditures. The forward-looking information contained in this presentation is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, do not read forward-looking information as guarantees of future performance or results and do not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. NWE does not intend to provide updates on any of the forward-looking information herein except as may be required by applicable securities laws. Nothing in this presentation is, or should be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the future. There is no warranty or guarantee given by any person as to any forecast or financial outlook contained herein. Information herein relating to NWE’s investees has been provided to NWE by such parties and has not been verified.
INTRODUCTION
WHO IS
NEW WAVE ESPORTS?
We are an investment company with the goal of elevating
the entire industry of esports and competitive gaming.
We provide capital and advisory services to esports
organizations, teams, leagues, events, platforms, tools,
and technology innovators.
ACQUISITIONS ARM
Top-line revenue performers
HOLDINGS ARM
Traditional investments
OBJECTIVES
$1.9b industry INVESTMENT IS HOT
Build a profitable portfolio in esports We are building the esports ecosystem alongside
with mobilization power major esports and gaming companies and brands
PROFITABILITY ADVISORY SERVICES
Pave way to a profitable sector Provide guidance for early and mature
rooted in sustainability companies in the esports and gaming industries
THE TEAM
The Gaming Society
Daniel MITRE PLAYER STATS
CEO & Managing Partner
17yr video game industry expert
Collaborated with ESL One to introduce Battlefield to worldwide esports
Fave Game of All Time Lead user research for Battlefield esports modes
Marketing Monetization and Community Engagement at EA, SEGA, THQ, Spin Master,
Sierra Online, and more
Worked closely with Developers at DICE, BioWare, Respawn, Treyarch, and more
Fave Esports to Watch
Global campaigns and communications for major franchises including
Battlefield ($1.6B/title), The Sims ($599M/title), FIFA ($1.4B/year), and more
Advisor to Tiidal Gaming and The Gaming Society
Co-Founded Thunderbolt CDG
THE TEAM
Trumbull Fisher PLAYER STATS
President & Managing Partner
15yrs of capital markets experience
Fave Game of All Time Co-Founded FDB Capital, a real estate development
Co-Founded Sui Generis, a successful equity hedge fund
Co-led significant capital raises for a variety of industries
Worked as a Trader at finance companies including
Fave Esports to Watch National Bank of Canada, M Partners, Casimir, and more
Member of Think Technologies Board of Directors
Advisor to Tiidal Gaming
THE TEAM
Clayton Fisher PLAYER STATS
Financial Advisor
10yr Investment Advisor
Fave Game of All Time Held positions at Cannacord, Raymond James, and Think Technologies
Managed over $400M in assets for corporations around the world
Thorough understanding of tech sector
Fave Esports to Watch
ESPORTS
& Gaming AT A
GLANCE
GAMING 2.5 BILLION GAMERS WORLDWIDE
$230 billion in Revenue projected by 2022
Overwatch
Franchise
380 Million esports fans
buy-in
esports
$1.9 billion in Revenue projected by 2021
$20M
Gamers 79% of esports fans under 35
Typically young, male, and affluent
2018 PRIZE POOL
Viewers 50% of viewers in Asia
Projecting 9 billion hours watched in 2021
$100M
HOW TO MAKE MONEY IN ESPORTS
REVENUE SPONSORSHIP & ADS GAME PUBLISHER FEES MEDIA RIGHTS LEAGUE DISTRIBUTIONS CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
STREAMS MERCHANDISE SALES TICKET SALES USER MONETIZATION PRIZE PURSES PRODUCTION SERVICES
TEAMS EVENTS PLATFORMS TOOLS
80
60 50 80 100 95
46
54
45 37.5 60 75
26
30 25
Rev %
30 25 40 50
22
17
15 14 15 12.5 20
20
25
4
2 3 2 5
2
0 0 0 0
Merch
Misc
Content Distro
Pub Fees
League Distro
Prize Purses
Sponsors & Ads
Chan. Monetization
Merch
Sponsor & Ads
Media Rights
Prod. Services
Ticket Sales
Merch
Sponsor & Ads
Monetization
Sponsor & Ads
Monetization
*Estimated accumulative performance of current portfolio.MYTHBUSTING ESPORTS
TEAMS EVENTS PLATFORMS TOOLS
Teams can generate Events drive consistent Platforms are highly Every vertical in esports
large top-line revenues revenue through the year scaleable across ecosystem needs
the globe supportive tools
Franchise spots open Publishers lean on Opening doors to Dial in B2B clients
revenues and exposure tournament organizers global audiences with B2C scalability
to offset production increases potential revenue in mind
Not all teams are Majority of overhead Development takes Not all publishers
profitable allocated to event considerable capital and developers
production and continued optimization allow API accessINVESTMENT VertIcals 1. TEAMS & ORGANIZATIONS 2. EVENTS & tournament organizers 3. PLATFORMS & NETWORKS 4. TeCHNOLOGIES & Tools
Teams & organizations
HOLDINGS INVESTMENT
TIIDAL GAMING
Investment to support their growth in esports and
entertainment, and secured two Advisor roles.
Lazarus
They own and operate one of Canada's premier esports teams,
Lazarus, which is comprised of 50+ professional players and 12
professional teams across 10 countries.
Won $3.5M in fortnite world cup
Placed 2nd in Duos and 4th in Singles in 2019 tournament.
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
60+ podium finishes and 32+ tournament wins.
Actively Competing
Competes in 12 games including Fortnite, PUBG, Counter-Strike:
Global Offensive, Madden, NHL, and more.
*$400k CAD Investment and two Advisor roles closed in March 2019Events & tournament organizers
Holdings INVESTMENT
EVEN MATCHUP GAMING
Obtained a significant equity stake in a Toronto-based leading esports
and competitive gaming event organizer, broadcaster, and player
management company that facilitates online and live tournaments.
HYPER-ENGAGED AUDIENCE
With 80+ events per year, their audience continues to grow with 7,400+
attendees, 25.8M+ social impressions, 5.5M+ YouTube views, and 1.8M+
Twitch views.
Scaling & Growing
The company's tournament operator model is integral to the esports
industry ecosystem as it is scalable and rapidly growing.
Fighting Games
Their focus on fighting games uniquely positions the company in an
important emerging sector of esports.
Get On My Level & LET’S MAKE MOVES
GOML 2019 saw 2.1K+ players,1M unique Twitch viewers. Let’s
Make Moves 2019 projecting 1K players, 2.4M Twitch impressions.
*$250k CAD Investment closed in March 2019Platforms & networks
Holdings INVESTMENT
PLAYLINE
Investment to support business growth, audience expansion,
platform optimization, and objective of making fantasy sports
accessible to traditional sports and esports fans.
Daily Fantasy Esports
Platform is intuitive for new and existing fantasy sports players.
Ability to connect large audiences to the growing sector
establishes them as an industry leader.
Co-Founder & talent
Co-founded by UFC Middleweight Champion Michael
Bisping, and has secured NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert as their
Investor/Strategic Partnerships manager.
Significant growth
250k users currently on their platform with continuous increasing
Average Revenue per User and Lifetime Value per User.
Key Partnerships
Partnered with NASCAR for full on-site race activations and
upcoming Twitch Rivals program to introduce esports
betting component.
*$250k CAD Investment closed in March 2019Platforms & networks
HOLDINGS INVESTMENT
AVATAR ONE ESPORTS CAPITAL
CORP
Esports acquisition vehicle created by a group of Canada's top
investors.
Capital Raise
Team raised $1M+.
Target Vertical
Esports gambling a potential company to be folded into shell.
*$150K CAD Investment closed in August 2019TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS
REVENUE SPONSORSHIP & ADS
STREAMS USER MONETIZATION
Shoutcaster tools Anti-cheat software
Coaching tools Data & analytics
Internet tech Peripherals
Stream overlays BankingTECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS
ACQUISITION
THUNDERBOLT CDG
Fully acquired a software applications and technology
development company that has provided services for 40+
startup companies.
TOOLS & SOLUTIONS
Conceptualizing tools and solutions in the near future to meet
the growing needs of the esports industry.
Technology development
Expands New Wave Esports' offerings and capabilities in technology
development.
Innovation
An esports and competitive gaming venture with a focus on
innovating and growing the esports industry.
*Acquisition finalized in January 2019Company Growth
Public Listing
Portfolio
Avatar One Esports Growth &
Capital Corp. Expansion
Acquisition Investment
Investments
NWE Asia NWE Europe
NWE
Founded
Capital Raise Capital Raise
2019
Aug
May
2020
Nov
Mar
Feb
Jan
Oct
Dec
Future initiativesCOLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
Deal flow Partnerships Sponsorships
Global opportunities in Strategic alignment and Increase portfolio
Teams, Events, Platforms, collaboration with esports, revenue and
and Tools gaming, and non-endemic engagement with hyper-
brands engaged esports
audiencesCAPITALIZATION STRUCTURE
OTHER CONVERTIBLE
TOTAL SHARES TOTAL WARRANTS SECURITIES
77,692,033 59,824,864 14,866,666
7,466,666
OPTIONS
7,400,000
RSU’S*
Effective at RTO closing on October 24, 2019.
* RSU’s vest over 1 year.WARRANTS FROM PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
STRIKE QUANTITY
$.18 21,737,866
$.20 22,723,000
$.30 12,282,666
56,743,532EXECUTIVE TEAM
Daniel MITRE Trumbull Fisher TIFFANY LEE
CEO & Managing Partner President & Managing Partner CFO & Corporate Secretary
Daniel has 17+ years experience in video Trumbull holds a B.A. in Law and is Tiffany holds a B.B.A. Honors from Wilfrid
game marketing, developer and player qualified with over 15 years of capital Laurier University. She currently holds a
communications, and building large-scale markets experience. He has contributed position as a Controller at Mojave Jane
communities for AAA franchises, t o s o m e o f t h e l a rg e s t f i n a n c i a l Brands Inc. In previous roles, she was
including esports and competitive institutions in Canada by raising Senior Staff Accountant at Constellation
gaming experiences. He has led global significant amounts of capital and has co- Software Inc. and Intermediate Staff
campaigns and community programs for founded financial companies and Accountant at Hub International.
Electronic Arts, Sega of America, THQ, investment funds. In previous positions,
Music Mastermind, Spin Master Studios, Trumbull was Co-Founder, COO, and
and Sierra Online. Daniel is also an Head of Trading for a hedge fund.
Advisor to Tiidal Gaming, an Advisor to
The Tech Society, and Co-Founder of
Thunderbolt CDG.ADVISORS
Neil Duffy STAN PRESS Taylor Ward PETER CUNNingham
Chief Commercial Officer of 10+ years of experience as Former entrepreneur in the Principal Owner of Lions Edge Capital
WorldGaming.com Director of an Investment Advisor in the gaming space with experience in and Cunningham Venture Group. Co-
Tiidal Gaming financial services industry startup financing, technology, and Founder of Think Technologies and
event design Supreme Heights. Advised G-TEC,
Khiron, High Hampton, bewhere, and
more. Held positions at Raymond
James and Macquarie Bank.
JOHN DEWdNEy CLAYTON FISHER JOEL FREUDMAN JOURDAN BOLIVAR
President of a private Toronto-based 10+ years of experience as Joel serves as President and Director of Financial Analyst within the
corporate advisory practice. Co- an Investment Advisor in the Resurgent Capital Corp., a merchant development markets and
Founder, Officer, and Director of financial services industry banking operation based in Toronto, financial industry
several private and publicly listed ON. Before switching into finance, he
small-cap companies across a variety worked in private practice and in-house
of industries. as a former securities and M&A lawyer.BOARD of Directors
TIFFANY LEE Jeffrey Stevens BYRon COULTHARD TRUMBULL Fisher
Tiffany holds a B.B.A. Honors Over 18 years of professional Chairman of the Board of BRS President of New Wave Esports
from Wilfrid Laurier University. experience in the Canadian capital Resources LTD
She currently holds a position as markets. He has worked on the
a Controller at Mojave Jane retail-side of the fence as an
Brands Inc. In previous roles, she Assistant Investment Advisor, on
was Senior Staff Accountant at the buy-side as an Arbitrage
Constellation Software Inc. and Trader at a Hedge Fund, and on
Intermediate Staff Accountant at the sell-side in both a Sales and
Hub International. Trading capacity.CONTACT US
CONTACT@NEWWAVEESPORTS.COM
NEWWAVEESPORTS.COM
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