DayZero - exclusive gaming and esport agency

Helping talents fulfill their potential and brands and organisations navigate the wild waters of gaming and esport

Talent Agency and Management

Exclusive talent management for a limited number of top talents who want to make the fullest of their potential

  • Team contact and contract negotiations
  • Personal branding and positioning via comms management
  • SoMe persona strategy and channel growth
  • Personal commercial partnerships
  • Career and Financial advising
  • Day-to-day support
Peter Rasmussen

dupreeh

Peter Rasmussen

dupreeh is a gamer by heart. He puts his heart and soul into spreading good vibes around him. He's the real life version of Winnie the Pooh. The most decorated player, who have attended all CS:GO Majors - and the only one to have won five times.

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Danny Sørensen

zonic

Danny Sørensen

The Godfather of Counter-Strike. Arguably one of the greatest Danish players in his active years and without a doubt the best coach to ever touch the game. The only five time Major winner as coach.

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Markus Kjærbye

Kjaerbye

Markus Kjærbye

Kjaerbye is the youngest to ever win a CS:GO Major - and also the youngest Major MVP. Active would be his middle name, if he had any: he spends his time roaming the streets of Copenhagen, Denmark when he's not clicking heads in CS:GO.

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Andreas Højsleth

Xyp9x

Andreas Højsleth

Xyp9x is the equivalent of professionalism and coolness. A mature, considered character, who always thinks before he speaks. He’s doing a lot of volunteer work within the esports scene CSPPA to improve the conditions for the new generation. He's won the CS:GO Major four times.

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Valdemar Bjørn Vangså

valde

Valdemar Bjørn Vangså

valde is a well-oiled machine and the definition of hardworking. The kind of team mate you always want to have by your side. With a background in the Danish Army, valde knows the importance of staying in shape and has the discipline to do so.

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Nico Tamjidi

nicoodoz

Nico Tamjidi

Although his passion clearly shines through when performing, nicoodoz is not actively seeking the spotlight. A dedicated, yet reflected guy, who's currently a digital precision shooter for FNATIC.

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Rasmus Søndergaard

Sondergaard

Rasmus Søndergaard

Sondergaard is a charismatic personality, who wants to normalize gaming and change the perception of what it means to be a gamer. He doesn’t mind making a fool of himself, loves entertaining his audience and knows how to engage with them.

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Marco Pfeiffer

Snappi

Marco Pfeiffer

A true veteran on the Counter-Strike scene. From 1.6 to CS:GO Snappi’s bright mind not only makes him a great leader, but also triggers everyone around him to do better.

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Guy Iluz

Nertz

Guy Iluz

Since his return to the big scene in CS:GO after completing his military service in Israel, Nertz has had a massive impact on Team Endpoint. He's proving himself time and time again to cement himself as a top player with a strong mentality.

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Martin Heldt

trace

Martin Heldt

A coach that's been in the game for over 15 years - being a former pro player himself, he knows the. In addition, trace also also holds a bachelor in health and nutrition and knows the importance of being active outside of the game to improve your abilities in the game.

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Kasper Straube

Straube

Kasper Straube

The Head of Performance for the Danish CS:GO team Heroic. Kasper has a background as a physiotherapist with a master degree in osteopathy and owns a thriving clinic in Copenhagen. Having spent years in traditional sport before entering esport, he has valuable experience when it comes to team culture and development of both the team and the individuals within it.

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Christoffer Storgaard

Chr1zN

Christoffer Storgaard

Even though he's only 16, Christoffer has already made an impact as ingame leader on MOUZ NXT, the academy team to beat. He's paused his school to pursue the dream of doing CS:GO fulltime.

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Kristian Wienecke

k0nfig

Kristian Wienecke

Kristian Wienecke is an absolutely world-class addition to any team. In addition to his obvious qualities on the server, he has a big personality, is motivated and brings a lot of energy, that can be felt throughout all seats in the biggest arenas.

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Brand services

Helping brands access gaming audiences through intelligent and engaging talent and tools activation. Working directly with brands or through partnerships with agencies.

DayZero works with a number of tools and platforms globally allowing brands to access and engage directly with the highly valuable, but hard-to-reach gaming audience

Consulting and collaborations

Concept and business development in gaming and esport for organisations who want to further develop their involvement or make a new entry into esports and gaming.

  • Event development
  • Commercial development
  • Competitive development

Our work

Further to our vast experience in sport, entertainment and gaming, please see below a couple of the things we are working on now

Gamebox Festival

DayZero is developing concept and format for MCH creating the biggest yearly Danish gaming festival, Gamebox Festival. Gamebox Festival is directed for both core and mainstream audience and will hold activities within all types of gaming entertainment. 25.000 guests are expected to attend.

This involves target group definition, concept development, commercial and content partner identification and negotiation. Partners are Red Bull Solo Q, Porsche Carrera E-Cup, Danish eSuperliga FIFA, Cyberbattle CTF Tech etc.

Mist

Norwegian ProUnite, with a long history of developing and creating sportsbased entertainment and events, has strong ambitions to create a gateway to the growing norwegian esport an gaming audience. ProUnite acquired majority stake in Norwegian Esport syndicate APEKS with a clear goal to create a winning performance formula and is building out an esport/games event property, MIST GAMES.

DayZero is working as external executive advisor in building out both gaming related properties with concept development, project management, commercial strategy, network etc.

About us

DayZero holds profound experience from sport, entertainment and gaming industries and provides its services in three verticals

Talent Management
Brand Services
Advisory and consultations

DayZero founders combine a long record of strong results supporting and negotiating contracts for top pro soccer players for more than 25 years, building strong brand and properties like Astralis, BLAST and AG København and creating award winning sponsorship and commercial activities for brands like AUDI, Jack & Jones, Haribo, Orkla etc.

We have extensive experience building entertainment concepts and commercializing these in any way from PR, sponsorships, ticketing to merchandise and F&B.

Jordi Roig

CEO & Co-Founder

Lifelong background in commercial development on sport & entertainment. Last 5 years in esport, pioneering concepts and methods in esports with CS:GO team Astralis and global tournament BLAST.

Simon Ottesen

Project Manager

A swiss army knife with a strong digital background in content creation, communication and journalism. An avid gamer by heart. Previously worked at DreamHack Sports Games, TV 2, Astralis & BLAST.

Thomas Rudbeck & Co

Co-Founder

Strong background in the financial industry, representing Cofoco group who holds a widespread portfolio of investments in hotels, restaurants, etc

Ivan Marko Benes

Co-Founder

+25 years helping top soccer talents such as Nicklas Bendtner, Joakim Mæhle and Mikkel Damsgaard reach global elite. Focus on long sighted talent development through personal and close relations with clients.