Gosu Data Lab

The Russian company GOSU Data Lab is engaged in the analysis of computer game data. The main product of the startup is GOSU.AI, a training platform for players in eSports games (Dota 2, CS: GO, Pubg, Fortnite). GOSU Data Lab also develops artificial intelligence (voice assistant Gosu Voice Assistant), which analyzes the user's game, indicates errors, gives personal recommendations for improving skills. In addition, the company interacts with tournament organizers, e-sports organizations and creates services for computer game developers.

History

2021: Sber bought 92.5% GOSU Data Lab

In early August 2021, it became known about the transfer of GOSU Data Lab under the control of Sber. According to the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, the Sberintertime company, which is part of the state bank, received 75.6% of the startup, and Alisa Chumachenko, general director of the SberGames, retained 14.6%. Another 9.7% of the shares remained with the co-founder and operating director of GOSU Data Lab Alexander Mikheev.

The representative of SberGames in a conversation with the publication AdIndex clarified that Sber acquired 92.5% of the company by buying out financial investors and investing in the company, the remaining shares belong to the founders.

Sber acquired 92.5% GOSU Data Lab

Further development of the Gosu Voice Assistant will continue in the infrastructure of Sber, it will supplement the games produced by the future publishing house, the press service of the SberGames said. Gosu Data Platform will support partner studios in testing new game hypotheses and help improve user experience by personalizing content.

In April 2021, it became known that the founder of the GOSU Data Lab, Alisa Chumachenko, who is also the founder of the mobile game development company Game Insight, headed the new direction of Sberintertime SberGames.

2019: Raising $2.8 million investment

At the end of 2019, GOSU Data Lab attracted $2.8 million in investments. The lead investor was the European EdTech fund Brighteye Ventures. Sistema VC, Runa Capital and Skype co-founder Toyvo Annus also took part in the funding round.^[1]

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