ESO Fund

ESO Fund is a California-based venture capital investment firm founded in 2012 that provides cash advances to employees of venture-backed companies to exercise their stock options and cover related taxes. It uses a defined due diligence process and transaction protocol to evaluate and close transactions quickly, enabling leverage and tax optimization to improve ROI and provide liquidity for option holders, including those who have already exercised options. The firm focuses on technology-sector investments and operates as a registered investment adviser, managing capital across venture funds, including Fund V, with about $500 million under management.

Scott Chou

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Nairie Krikorian-Iskikian

Partner

Andrew Moeckel

Associate

Stephen Roberts

Managing Partner

Mike Sousoulas

CFO

Past deals in Malta

Skillz

Series E in 2020
Skillz is a mobile games platform focused on enhancing competition through engaging gameplay. It enables game developers to create successful franchises by facilitating social competition within their games. Utilizing patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual gaming tournaments, attracting millions of players globally. As a leader in skill-based mobile gaming, the company offers a variety of games, including Dominoes Gold, Blackout Bingo, 21 Blitz, and Solitaire Cube. Skillz operates primarily through its eSports gaming platform, which allows developers to monetize their content via multiplayer competitions. The company generates most of its revenue from the United States, with additional income from international markets such as Israel, China, and Malta. Skillz has received recognition for its workplace culture and innovation in the technology sector.
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