EVA investment from Raise Invest

The leading player in immersive entertainment and a global pioneer in free-roaming VR arenas announces the entry of RAISE Invest into its capital

Growth capital 2026, April

E-commerce & retail

“This transaction highlights the solidity of our model and the relevance of our vision.It gives us the means to reinforce our leadership in France and accelerate our international rollout. EVA KARTING GP perfectly embodies this new generation of social and spectacular experiences that we aim to bring to Europe, and beyond.”

Jean Mariotte, Co-founder of EVA

EVA (Esports Virtual Arenas), a leading player in immersive entertainment and a global pioneer in free-roaming VR arenas, announces the entry of RAISE Invest into its capital.

This major milestone marks the beginning of a new growth cycle aimed at accelerating the brand’s international expansion, strengthening its historical footprint in France, and expanding its game portfolio.

Beyond geographic expansion, EVA continues to push the boundaries of entertainment with the development of new licenses. Following its huge success at Paris Games Week 2025 , EVA KARTING GP - the world’s first virtual reality karting game - will be rolled out across the entire network by the end of 2026. This unique experience combines real driving of an electric drift kart with virtual immersion in 500 m² arenas, showcasing EVA’s ability to deliver “family-friendly” concepts while remaining at the cutting edge of technology.

With RAISE Invest joining its capital, EVA partners with a top-tier player known for its expertise in supporting fast-growing French SMEs and mid-sized companies. This partnership provides EVA with the resources and strategic support needed to drive its international ambitions, including active support in value creation through the RAISE ecosystem, as well as data and financial engineering expertise.