Age, Biography and Wiki
Jens Hilgers was born on 27 June, 1975 in Germany, is an Entrepreneur. Discover Jens Hilgers's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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| Occupation |
Entrepreneur |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
27 June 1975 |
| Birthday |
27 June |
| Birthplace |
Cologne, Germany |
| Nationality |
Germany |
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He is a member of famous Entrepreneur with the age 49 years old group.
Jens Hilgers Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Jens Hilgers height not available right now. We will update Jens Hilgers's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jens Hilgers's Wife?
His wife is Olga Hilgers
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Olga Hilgers |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Jens Hilgers Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jens Hilgers worth at the age of 49 years old? Jens Hilgers’s income source is mostly from being a successful Entrepreneur. He is from Germany. We have estimated
Jens Hilgers's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Entrepreneur |
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Timeline
Hilgers founded in 2014, Dojo Madness, an esports startup based in Berlin, Germany. The company harnesses the power of big data to build tools and services that help players master esports games. In 2017, under the leadership of Raine Ventures and participation from Kakao's K Cube Ventures and investors, Dojo's raised a total of $12.75 million in another round of funding. In 2016, Hilgers launched BITKRAFT Esports Ventures, a venture capital (VC) fund that raised $18.5 million, including $11.5 million from its founders. Now, he serves as the VC founding partner.
Then in 2000, Hilgers founded Turtle Entertainment GmbH based in Cologne, Germany. Turtle Entertainment is the parent company of ESL, and Hilgers served as its CEO until 2010, when he transitioned to Chairman of the Board. The company operates online platforms and TV studios broadcasting tournaments in the gaming industry. During his ten-year tenure as CEO, Hilgers grew the company into a notable brand and made significant contributions to the esports industry. Modern Times Group bought a majority stake of $86 million in ESL when Hilgers was its Chairman in 2015. He also served as CEO at GIGA Digital Television GmbH and co-owns G2 Esports, a team based in Madrid, Spain.
Hilgers completed his studies in software development in 1998. Then he founded and managed multiple startups in the tech and games/esports business. Hilgers receiving first Amiga 500 computer in 1988 was a defining moment in his life around computers, online games and hacking that turned into a professional career. Hilgers thinks that his childhood obsession with Lego games has something to do with his love for building products.
Hilgers began his esports career in 1997. While in college, he built Gamers.de, a news portal for online PC games; launched the first German Clan League and created Gamers Gathering, a European Lan-Party.
Jens Hilgers (born in 1975, in Cologne, Germany) is a German serial entrepreneur, known for his work in the esports industry. He was the founding CEO of the Electronic Sports League (ESL)—one of the oldest and largest esports organizations— and is a co-founder and the CEO of Dojo Madness, an esports data company based in Berlin. In 2014, he co-founded G2 Esports together with Carlos "ocelote" Rodriguez, and currently serves as its chairman. In the same year, he launched BITKRAFT Esports Ventures, the first venture capital fund dedicated to esports. He is credited by some as an early pioneer of the esports industry.
