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Page 1: New Wave Esports - Public Investor Deck - October 2019...ADVISORY SERVICES Provide guidance for early and mature companies in the esports and gaming industries PROFITABILITY Pave way

Inspiring the Future of Esports Through Innovation and Purpose

October 28, 2019 I NewWaveEsports.com CSE:NWES

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The information contained in this presentation has been prepared by NEW WAVE ESPORTS CORP. (“NWE”) is proprietary to NWE. The information contained in this presentation (a) is provided as at the date hereof unless

otherwise indicated, (b) does not purport to contain all of the information that may be necessary or desirable to fully and accurately evaluate NWE, and (c) is not to be considered as a recommendation by NWE that any

person make an investment in NWE. This presentation is being provided to you solely for your information and may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in any form. By reviewing this presentation, you acknowledge and

agree to not utilize any of the information contained herein or otherwise received. You will be liable for any damages caused by or resulting from any use or reliance of the information contained herein.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This presentation also contains certain statements that may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. All statements, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events,

outcomes, results, developments, performance or achievements that NWE anticipates or expects may or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-

looking information is identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “will”, “would”, and similar terms and phrases,

including references to assumptions. Such information may involve, but is not limited to, comments with respect to strategies, expectations, planned operations or future results including as to NWE’s investment and other

activities, and as to the esports industry potential. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans as of the date of this presentation but are

subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that (including risks and uncertainties relating to business and investee performance, financing, and a variety of other risks, which are set out in great detail

in NWE’s CSE Form 2A Listing Statement dated October 24, 2019 and available on SEDAR) may cause actual results, performance or achievements or industry results to be materially different from those expressed or

implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors are based on information currently available to NWE, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based

on management’s current expectations regarding future growth, transactions, future capital (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof) and expenditures. The forward-looking information contained in this

presentation is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, do not read forward-looking information as guarantees of future performance or results

and do not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. NWE does not intend to provide updates on any of the forward-looking information herein except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Nothing in this presentation is, or should be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the future. There is no warranty or guarantee given by any person as to any forecast or financial outlook

contained herein. Information herein relating to NWE’s investees has been provided to NWE by such parties and has not been verified.

Disclaimer

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We are an investment company with the goal of elevating the entire industry of esports and competitive gaming.

We provide capital and advisory services to esports organizations, teams, leagues, events, platforms, tools, and technology innovators.

WHO ISNEW WAVE ESPORTS?

INTRODUCTION

HOLDINGS ARM

ACQUISITIONS ARM

Top-line revenue performers

Traditional investments

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$1.9b industry INVESTMENT IS HOT

We are building the esports ecosystem alongside major esports and gaming companies and brands

Build a profitable portfolio in esports with mobilization power

OBJECTIVES

ADVISORY SERVICES

Provide guidance for early and mature companies in the esports and gaming industries

PROFITABILITY

Pave way to a profitable sector rooted in sustainability

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THE TEAM

CEO & Managing PartnerDaniel MITRE PLAYER STATS

Fave Game of All Time

Fave Esports to Watch

17yr video game industry expert

Collaborated with ESL One to introduce Battlefield to worldwide esports Lead user research for Battlefield esports modes

Marketing Monetization and Community Engagement at EA, SEGA, THQ, Spin Master, Sierra Online, and more

Worked closely with Developers at DICE, BioWare, Respawn, Treyarch, and more

Global campaigns and communications for major franchises including Battlefield ($1.6B/title), The Sims ($599M/title), FIFA ($1.4B/year), and more

Advisor to Tiidal Gaming and The Gaming Society Co-Founded Thunderbolt CDG

The Gaming Society

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THE TEAM

President & Managing PartnerTrumbull Fisher PLAYER STATS

Fave Game of All Time

Fave Esports to Watch

15yrs of capital markets experience

Co-Founded FDB Capital, a real estate development Co-Founded Sui Generis, a successful equity hedge fund

Co-led significant capital raises for a variety of industries

Worked as a Trader at finance companies including National Bank of Canada, M Partners, Casimir, and more

Member of Think Technologies Board of Directors

Advisor to Tiidal Gaming

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THE TEAM

Financial AdvisorClayton Fisher PLAYER STATS

10yr Investment Advisor

Held positions at Cannacord, Raymond James, and Think Technologies

Managed over $400M in assets for corporations around the world

Thorough understanding of tech sector

Fave Game of All Time

Fave Esports to Watch

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$230 billion in Revenue projected by 2022

AT A GLANCE

2.5 BILLION GAMERS WORLDWIDEGAMING

esports

Gamers

Viewers

380 Million esports fans$1.9 billion in Revenue projected by 2021

79% of esports fans under 35Typically young, male, and affluent

50% of viewers in AsiaProjecting 9 billion hours watched in 2021

ESPORTS& Gaming

OverwatchFranchise buy-in

$20M

$100M2018 PRIZE POOL

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HOW TO MAKE MONEY IN ESPORTSMEDIA RIGHTS

USER MONETIZATION

REVENUE STREAMS

PLATFORMS

LEAGUE DISTRIBUTIONS

PRIZE PURSES

CONTENT DISTRIBUTION

PRODUCTION SERVICES

TEAMS EVENTS TOOLS

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MYTHBUSTING ESPORTS

TEAMS EVENTS PLATFORMS TOOLS

Teams can generate large top-line revenues

Franchise spots open revenues and exposure

Not all teams are profitable

Events drive consistent revenue through the year

Publishers lean on tournament organizers

to offset production

Majority of overhead allocated to event

production

Platforms are highly scaleable across

the globe

Opening doors to global audiences

increases potential revenue

Development takes considerable capital

and continued optimization

Every vertical in esports ecosystem needs supportive tools

Dial in B2B clients with B2C scalability

in mind

Not all publishers and developers allow API access

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TEAMS & ORGANIZATIONS

INVESTMENT VertIcals

EVENTS & tournament organizers

TeCHNOLOGIES & Tools

PLATFORMS & NETWORKS

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Won $3.5M in fortnite world cup

Actively CompetingCompetes in 12 games including Fortnite, PUBG, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Madden, NHL, and more.

Placed 2nd in Duos and 4th in Singles in 2019 tournament.

Investment to support their growth in esports and entertainment, and secured two Advisor roles.

TIIDAL GAMINGHOLDINGS INVESTMENT

LazarusThey own and operate one of Canada's premier esports teams, Lazarus, which is comprised of 50+ professional players and 12 professional teams across 10 countries.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION60+ podium finishes and 32+ tournament wins.

Teams & organizations

*$400k CAD Investment and two Advisor roles closed in March 2019

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Fighting GamesTheir focus on fighting games uniquely positions the company in an important emerging sector of esports.

Obtained a significant equity stake in a Toronto-based leading esports and competitive gaming event organizer, broadcaster, and player management company that facilitates online and live tournaments.

EVEN MATCHUP GAMINGHoldings INVESTMENT

Scaling & GrowingThe company's tournament operator model is integral to the esports industry ecosystem as it is scalable and rapidly growing.

Get On My Level & LET’S MAKE MOVESGOML 2019 saw 2.1K+ players,1M unique Twitch viewers. Let’s Make Moves 2019 projecting 1K players, 2.4M Twitch impressions.

Events & tournament organizers

HYPER-ENGAGED AUDIENCEWith 80+ events per year, their audience continues to grow with 7,400+ attendees, 25.8M+ social impressions, 5.5M+ YouTube views, and 1.8M+ Twitch views.

*$250k CAD Investment closed in March 2019

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Significant growth250k users currently on their platform with continuous increasing Average Revenue per User and Lifetime Value per User.

Co-Founder & talentCo-founded by UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping, and has secured NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert as their Investor/Strategic Partnerships manager.

Investment to support business growth, audience expansion, platform optimization, and objective of making fantasy sports accessible to traditional sports and esports fans.

PLAYLINEHoldings INVESTMENT

Daily Fantasy EsportsPlatform is intuitive for new and existing fantasy sports players. Ability to connect large audiences to the growing sector establishes them as an industry leader.

Key PartnershipsPartnered with NASCAR for full on-site race activations and upcoming Twitch Rivals program to introduce esports betting component.

Platforms & networks

*$250k CAD Investment closed in March 2019

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Esports acquisition vehicle created by a group of Canada's top investors.

AVATAR ONE ESPORTS CAPITAL CORP

HOLDINGS INVESTMENT

Capital Raise

Target Vertical

Team raised $1M+.

Esports gambling a potential company to be folded into shell.

Platforms & networks

*$150K CAD Investment closed in August 2019

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TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS

REVENUE STREAMS

SPONSORSHIP & ADS

USER MONETIZATION

Shoutcaster tools

Coaching tools

Internet tech

Stream overlays

Anti-cheat software

Data & analytics

Peripherals

Banking

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Fully acquired a software applications and technology development company that has provided services for 40+ startup companies.

THUNDERBOLT CDGACQUISITION

TOOLS & SOLUTIONS

Technology development

Innovation

Conceptualizing tools and solutions in the near future to meet the growing needs of the esports industry.

Expands New Wave Esports' offerings and capabilities in technology development.

An esports and competitive gaming venture with a focus on innovating and growing the esports industry.

TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS

*Acquisition finalized in January 2019

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NWE Founded

Jan

2019

Acquisition

Capital Raise

Feb

Investments

Mar

Capital Raise

May

Aug

Public Listing

Oct

NWE Asia

Nov

NWE Europe

Dec

Portfolio Growth & Expansion

2020

Company Growth

Avatar One EsportsCapital Corp.

Investment

Future initiatives

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COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES

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COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES

Partnerships

Strategic alignment and

collaboration with esports,

gaming, and non-endemic

brands

Sponsorships

Increase portfolio

revenue and

engagement with hyper-

engaged esports

audiences

Deal flow

Global opportunities in

Teams, Events, Platforms,

and Tools

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TOTAL SHARES

CAPITALIZATION STRUCTURE

TOTAL WARRANTS OTHER CONVERTIBLESECURITIES

77,692,033 59,824,864

7,466,666

OPTIONS

7,400,000

14,866,666

RSU’S*

Effective at RTO closing on October 24, 2019. * RSU’s vest over 1 year.

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STRIKE

WARRANTS FROM PRIVATE PLACEMENTS

$.18

$.20

$.30

QUANTITY

21,737,866

22,723,000

12,282,666

56,743,532

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EXECUTIVE TEAM

Daniel has 17+ years experience in video game marketing, developer and player communications, and building large-scale communit ies for AAA franchises, including esports and competitive gaming experiences. He has led global campaigns and community programs for Electronic Arts, Sega of America, THQ, Music Mastermind, Spin Master Studios, and Sierra Online. Daniel is also an Advisor to Tiidal Gaming, an Advisor to The Tech Society, and Co-Founder of Thunderbolt CDG.

CEO & Managing Partner

Trumbull holds a B.A. in Law and is qualified with over 15 years of capital markets experience. He has contributed to some of the largest f inancia l inst itut ions in Canada by rais ing significant amounts of capital and has co-founded f inancial companies and investment funds. In previous positions, Trumbull was Co-Founder, COO, and Head of Trading for a hedge fund.

President & Managing PartnerTrumbull Fisher

Tiffany holds a B.B.A. Honors from Wilfrid Laurier University. She currently holds a position as a Controller at Mojave Jane Brands Inc. In previous roles, she was Senior Staff Accountant at Constellation Software Inc. and Intermediate Staff Accountant at Hub International.

CFO & Corporate SecretaryTIFFANY LEEDaniel MITRE

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ADVISORS

Neil DuffyChief Commercial Officer of WorldGaming.com Director of Tiidal Gaming

PETER CUNNinghamPrincipal Owner of Lions Edge Capital and Cunningham Venture Group. Co-Founder of Think Technologies and Supreme Heights. Advised G-TEC, Khiron, High Hampton, bewhere, and more. Held positions at Raymond James and Macquarie Bank.

JOURDAN BOLIVARFinancial Analyst within the development markets and financial industry

CLAYTON FISHER10+ years of experience  as an  Investment Advisor  in the financial services industry

Taylor WardFormer entrepreneur in the gaming space with experience in startup financing, technology, and event design

JOEL FREUDMANJoel serves as President and Director of Resurgent Capital Corp., a merchant banking operation based in Toronto, ON. Before switching into finance, he worked in private practice and in-house as a former securities and M&A lawyer.

STAN PRESS10+ years of experience  as an  Investment Advisor  in the financial services industry

JOHN DEWdNEyPresident of a private Toronto-based corporate advisory practice. Co-Founder, Officer, and Director of several private and publicly listed small-cap companies across a variety of industries.

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TIFFANY LEETiffany holds a B.B.A. Honors from Wilfrid Laurier University. She currently holds a position as a Controller at Mojave Jane Brands Inc. In previous roles, she was Senior Staff Accountant at Constellation Software Inc. and Intermediate Staff Accountant at Hub International.

Jeffrey StevensOver 18 years of professional experience in the Canadian capital markets. He has worked on the retail-side of the fence as an Assistant Investment Advisor, on the buy-side as an Arbitrage Trader at a Hedge Fund, and on the sell-side in both a Sales and Trading capacity.

BYRon COULTHARD

Chairman of the Board of BRS Resources LTD

TRUMBULL FisherPresident of New Wave Esports

BOARD of Directors

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CONTACT US [email protected]

NEWWAVEESPORTS.COM

October 28, 2019