Connor Ball becomes co-owner of LDN UTD

Vamps bassist Connor Ball becomes co-owner of British esports organization London esports organization LDN UTD. Ball has reportedly personally invested in the organization and will become a member of its strategic advisory board.

Oliver Weingarten, Founder and CEO of LDN UTD: "Connor is not just a passionate gamer, he is passionate about the problems we solve and bringing him into the LDN UTD family as part owner shows his vision of what we can achieve. I'm really looking forward to looking forward to seeing Connor contribute to the strategic direction of the business as we raise funds, develop our metaverse strategy, and continue to deliver exciting events for our community."

Along with his role as co-owner, Ball will partner with the organization's talent pool and launch a new project in the metaverse, details of which will be revealed at a later date.

Connor Ball, co-owner of LDN UTD: "As someone who has dealt with mental health issues myself, I have suffered from general anxiety, panic attacks and depression and I know the struggles my generation is facing. Esports has a huge opportunity to engage the younger generation and address social issues that affect us today and in the future. I've known the LDN UTD team for a while now, I love what they do, and there's rarely an opportunity to combine my passion for gaming with good deeds."

Note that Connor Ball is not the only star to invest in LDN UTD. In November 2020, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, a former Manchester United footballer, partnered with a London-based esports organization in an attempt to address youth unemployment.