About
Eliana Eskinazi is an engineer-turned-product leader and founder known for launching Wagr, a social sports betting app built to blend community, gaming, and fandom in a mobile-first experience. Wagr’s innovative model made it the first licensed peer-to-peer social betting operator in the U.S., gaining traction with power users and investors alike.
Eliana oversaw product, operations, and partnerships as Wagr scaled rapidly, securing $16 million in venture backing from top-tier firms and executing on a vision that merged immersive social experiences with regulated gaming.
Today, Eliana advises founders at the intersection of sports, gaming, and consumer platforms, helping them refine product-market fit, navigate regulatory complexity, and position themselves for acquisition or strategic scaling.
Schedule a call with an Exitwise advisor to learn more about engaging Eliana to Maximize Your Exit™.
Previous Exits
Wagr to Yahoo Sports
Valuation: Undisclosed
Yahoo acquired Wagr, co-founded by Eliana Eskinazi, to expand its sports gaming and fantasy offerings. Wagr’s social betting infrastructure and community-first model were key assets in Yahoo Sports’ move to grow user engagement and deepen monetization in the gaming segment.
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