The Indian company NODWIN Gaming has officially announced the acquisition of StarLadder, a Ukrainian organization that specializes in organizing esports tournaments. The deal amounted to $5,500,000, or 46.75 crores (in Indian rupees) .

StarLadder will retain its identity, and its founder Roman Romantsov will continue to manage the business by becoming a shareholder of NODWIN Gaming.

NODWIN Gaming, a subsidiary of tech giant Nazara Technologies Limited, has extensive experience in organizing esports events, including CS:GO tournaments in India such as DreamHack Hyderabad and BLAST The Draft in 2023 and 2024.

Comment from StarLadder founder

Roman Romantsov commented on the event:

“We live in the era of globalization, where the synergy of resources, experience and potential drives success and paves the way for future growth. We are pleased to have found partners and like-minded people who share our vision and ambitions. Together with NODWIN Gaming, StarLadder is committed to creating extraordinary experiences for fans by delivering unforgettable events across games and regions. Stay tuned for more news!”

StarLadder's history

StarLadder organized one of the most memorable CS:GO Major events in Berlin in 2019. For 2025, the company planned to organize StarSeries Season 19 and Season 20 tournaments, but the first one was canceled due to the shift in the Major tournament schedule.

Words from the co-founder of NODWIN Gaming

Akshat Rathi, co-founder of NODWIN Gaming, emphasized the importance of this agreement:

“StarLadder and Roman are superstars in creating the best events that esports fans love. Roman is one of the pioneers in the production of esports tournaments with his deep knowledge of stage design, creative broadcasts, and entrepreneurial energy. We are proud to welcome StarLadder and its founder to the NODWIN Gaming family!”

What's next?

The merger opens up new opportunities for both companies, including the organization of additional CS2 and other tournaments in different regions, including India. For the Ukrainian organization, this is a chance to expand its activities with new resources and experience.

Fans are looking forward to the upcoming announcements and new tournaments that will be organized by the joint efforts of NODWIN Gaming and StarLadder.