INTERVIEW
From V.Hive in Paris to ambitions in India: Vitality looks ahead AUTHOR Andrew Hayward @ahaywa
rench organisation Team Vitality packed 2019 full of major moves, and bold statements. From establishing its new V.Hive headquarters in central Paris, to the training facility at Stade de France and entering Riot Games’ franchised League of Legends European Championship (LEC), Vitality kept rather busy--and raised another €14 million in funding, no less.
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Nicolas Maurer CEO Team Vitality
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Those moves provided the foundation for Vitality’s agenda for 2020 and beyond, which includes expanding into Asia, attempting a new path to League of Legends success, and building a more powerful connection with fans. The Esports Journal caught up with Team Vitality CEO Nicolas Maurer to discuss his vision for what’s ahead.