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Ganesh Gangadhar (aka SkRossi), a standout player at Revenant Esports and one of India’s top esports athletes who has represented India on several occasions in VALORANT has been signed by KREO as the first “KREO athlete.” KREO is a consumer electronics company that caters to creators and gamers.
Ishan Sukul expressed his excitement for signing SkRossi, as the first KREO athlete. He stated, “We recognized Rossi’s talent before we even started Kreo. India needs more trailblazers, people who are bigger than life, and can inspire the next 10,000,000 professionals, in gaming and esports. We could tell after just one conversation that he was destined for greater things. Not just for VALORANT but also for the entire esports industry in India. “Our partnership with him isn’t simple. It’s a symbiotic relation which we will both nurture in order to launch quality equipment that brings the next pros into the arena.”
SkRossi has a gaming career that spans more than five years. He began by competing in Counter-Strike, before moving on to VALORANT. He has been recognized as India’s best athlete for his VALORANT achievements, including numerous first place finishes. He represented Global Esports at Riot Games’ VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific (VCT) last year in South Korea.
KREO was founded in 2022 and has pioneered the gaming consumer electronics market with an impressive line of products that cater to PC gamers, mobile players, and creators. Backed by prominent investors such as Sauce. The brand is backed by prominent investors like Sauce, Revant Bhate (Co-founder of Mosaic Wellness), Bala Sarda (Founder of Vahdam Teas), and VC.
SkRossi expressed his excitement at being chosen as the KREO Athlete. “It is an exciting feeling to be selected as the first KREO Athlete.” I have always wanted to improve my gaming skills and inspire budding players across the country. This vision is shared by KREO and I’m excited to work with a brand who understands the needs and wants of Indian gamers with affordable and reliable products.
SkRossi has been making a name in the Indian esports scene, which is dominated by mobile gaming. His dedication and skill have helped him to become a leading PC esports player. SkRossi being named a KREO athlete is a major milestone for the Indian esports scene. It makes him one of only a few PC esports athletes to have secured an exclusive brand partner, which speaks volumes about the 26-year old player’s fame.
Rohit Jagasia, the CEO and Founder of Revenant Esports added: “We are extremely proud to have helped facilitate this collaboration between KREO and our star athlete SkRossi. SkRossi is someone I’ve known for many years. His dedication to his craft and passion for gaming is admirable. He is therefore the ideal choice for a KREO Athlete. This will allow him to elevate his status further by aligning himself with a leading peripheral brand in gaming. This alliance demonstrates Revenant’s commitment not only to signing top athletes, but also to leveraging all resources available to ensure their growth both inside and outside of the gaming world.
SkRossi, as a KREO Athlete will have access to KREO official products and will play a key role in KREO activations, while also contributing to the creation of new products that are tailored to professional PC gamers.