Better Collective, a digital sports media group, has solidified its presence in the esports and gaming industry since 2020 through strategic acquisitions, including prominent brands HLTV and FUTBIN. At the recent HLTV Awards held in Belgrade, the global esports community gathered to recognize excellence in Counter-Strike 2 (CS 2), hosted by HLTV, a leading platform for CS enthusiasts.
Expansion in Esports and Gaming
Better Collective has significantly expanded its esports and gaming media portfolio, with HLTV playing a pivotal role since its acquisition in 2020. This growth trajectory has contributed to an estimated revenue of 20 million EUR in 2024, bolstered by organic growth and strategic acquisitions within the esports sector.
HLTV Awards 2024 Highlights
The HLTV Awards 2024, presented by 1XBet and streamed live on HLTV’s Twitch channel, attracted a record audience of esports professionals, fans, and industry leaders. Highlights of the ceremony included:
- Recognition of top achievements in CS 2, featuring categories like Player of the Year, Women’s Player of the Year, Team of the Year (men and women), Rookie of the Year, In-game Leader of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
- Introduction of the HLTV Hall of Fame, honoring legends of Counter-Strike with inaugural inductees Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg, Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund, Emil “HeatoN” Christensen, and Tommy “Potti” Ingemarsson.
Community Engagement and Impact
The HLTV Awards also celebrated community-driven categories, where winners were chosen based on votes from active HLTV users, totaling over 150,000 votes. This community engagement underscores HLTV’s influence as a premier platform for Counter-Strike enthusiasts worldwide.
For a complete list of winners from the HLTV Awards 2024, visit www.hltv.org/awards and stay updated on the latest in esports excellence.
Martin Rosenbæk, Co-founder of HLTV & Senior Director of Esports at Better Collective, says: “Having been a part of Counter-Strike from the very beginning it sits at our core to cater to the fans of CS 2 and help the sport grow and prosper. The HLTV Awards is a celebration of all the hard work and dedication from the talent within the Counter-Strike scene and it’s encouraging to see the support and traction the HLTV Awards gets from the entire Counter-Strike community. I’m proud of our contribution to the wider ecosystem and grateful for the support from colleagues, partners, teams and participants in shaping this year’s event.”
