OverActive Media has announced the acquisition of Spanish esports organization MAD Lions.
The new deal will see Splyce Vipers, the LVP team of OverActive Media, absorbed into the Spanish brand, and will also add FOFA, Fortnite, Brawl Stars, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Clash Royale added to OverActive’s roster of teams.
OverActive Media is the parent company of Splyce and Toronto Defiant.
“This acquisition is another exciting step forward in OAM’s international growth strategy, allowing us to broaden our global fanbase across Spain and into Latin America” Chris Overholt, President and CEO of OverActive Media said in an official release. “It also adds to our industry-leading asset mix, creating even more opportunities for our current and prospective marketing partners and investors.”
“The investment and commitment from OverActive Media will enable the growth of the MAD Lions E.C. brand to unprecedented levels” Guillermo Diaz, co-owner of MAD Lions stated. “Our aim is to become the number one Spanish-speaking esports entertainment brand worldwide.”
“OverActive Media has a team of great professionals with tremendous esports, business and traditional sports experience and we are excited to work with them as we set out on achieving new milestones together” Samuel de Luque, co-owner of MAD Lions said.”
