Run esports tournaments with zero real-time streaming needs.
Entrepreneurs in Freetown cannot host multiplayer games or stream esports events due to slow and unstable internet speeds.
EsportsEcho enables async tournament management where matches are played locally or via LAN, then results synced in batches over unstable internet. Hosts schedule brackets, track scores offline, and generate highlight recaps automatically. Perfect for Freetown venues hosting events without live streams.
Entrepreneurs in Freetown, Sierra Leone, attempting to launch or run online gaming and esports ventures
Fully offline-first with minimal sync (under 1MB per tournament), unlike real-time platforms.
professional
Drag-drop bracket creation with team registration.
Mobile-friendly app for refs/players to log scores without internet.
Upload all results at once when connection stabilizes.
Public shareable pages for spectators to follow progress.
Auto-creates text recaps and stat leaderboards.
Roster tools and invites.
PDFs of full tournament results.
Updates for participants.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| host_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| status | text | No |
| synced_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| tournament_id | uuid | No |
| team1_score | int | Yes |
| team2_score | int | Yes |
| synced | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| tournament_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/tournamentsCreate tournament
/api/tournaments/:id/bracketFetch public bracket
/api/matches/:id/scoreUpdate score (with sync flag)
/api/tournaments/:id/syncBatch sync offline data
No highlights
Basic support
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 15 | 13% | $74 | $888 |
| Month 6 | 80 | 18% | $532 | $6,384 |
Tournaments that work on Freetown's unreliable nets – sync when ready.
Post in Freetown esports Facebook groups offering free tournament setup for their next event, record video testimonials post-use, use referrals to gaming cafes.
Simple brackets
Requires constant internet
Offline sync fills the gap for unstable regions
Network effects from shared tournament templates in SL community.
Esports growth in Africa amid infrastructure lags creates demand for async tools.
Offline data loss
Robust IndexedDB + auto-backups
Low esports maturity
Partner with local cafes
Success: 70% pain confirmation
Success: Full sync success
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