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Solotech Acquires Waveform Entertainment Esports Services Company

Strategic partnership is intended to enable Waveform to become a global esports entertainment company and connect with a larger gaming audience.
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Solotech has announced the acquisition of Waveform Entertainment, a Canada-based esports company specializing in creative and design, technologies, event execution, branding, digital marketing, talent management, sponsorships, and virtual and live production services.

The company is known in the gaming industry for its contribution to numerous high-profile programs, namely on Twitch, such as Rainbow6 Canada Nationals Year 2, Complexity’s WOW Race to World First, Get On My Level, and EGLX Digital Rising Stars. The strategic partnership is intended to enable Waveform to become a global esports entertainment company and connect with a larger gaming audience.

“Customer demand for cutting-edge digital services continues to grow and the gaming industry is blooming more than ever,” states Martin Tremblay, President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Solotech. “This acquisition enables us to roll out numerous live events, esports and virtual production broadcasts, including augmented and virtual reality. Gaming alone is a strong and growing 160 billion market. I see this acquisition as a perfect fit with our new Media and Entertainment Technologies Division and our diversification strategy, namely with online tournaments, fans engagement and sponsorships. Our goal remains to be recognized as the audiovisual partner and leader of choice for top content creators, including film, television, advertising and games. Waveform has worked with major industry players like Ubisoft, Dreamhack, Cineplex and major esports events, as well as teaming up with well-known brands and partners including NXNE, AMD and CSL.”

Simon Tremblay, Vice President, Operations, Media and Entertainment Technologies Division at Solotech, adds: “This company is composed of genuine, exceptional people who are dedicated to the gaming and esports industry. Waveform’s business model is scalable and can fully adapt to the realities and demands of the industry, particularly with their outstanding virtual event platform and streaming solutions and services. The company’s spirit is based on ambition, innovation, passion and problem solving, which is totally in line with Solotech’s image! Together, we will become a strong industry benchmark.”

“This is a great fit for our two organizations since we already collaborate on several major virtual productions. It will allow Waveform to reach even more fans from the gaming world! We’ve developed a unique set of esports event services and earned credibility in the gaming industry as a result. We pride ourselves on our strong reputation and proven experience in esports and broadcasting on both local and international stages. We will continue to grow into a company with a solid global impact and presence within the next few years by leveraging Solotech’s presence and resources in the USA and UK. We are embarking on a highly rewarding experience with Solotech,” says Tamir Kastiel, President of Waveform.

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