{"id":130138,"date":"2025-09-11T14:52:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/130138\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T14:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:52:12","slug":"david-beckhams-former-venture-owes-millions-after-folding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/130138\/","title":{"rendered":"David Beckham&#8217;s former venture owes millions after folding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  The ex-England captain and Manchester United footballer\u00a0has lived with his wife and former Spice Girl, Victoria, in west Oxfordshire for several years.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Sharing a mansion in the Cotswolds, the couple have embraced the countryside lifestyle.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Away from his quiet private life in the British countryside, the 50-year-old has pursued several ventures since his sporting retirement.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  One of which was Shoreditch-based\u00a0Guild Esports, which was started in 2018 and entered\u00a0the London Stock Exchange in 2020.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordmail.co.uk\/news\/25456319.raymond-blanc-breaks-silence-le-manoir-closure-sparks-major-job-cuts\/?rel=cl_mra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raymond Blanc breaks silence as Le Manoir closure sparks major job cuts<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   alt=\"Sir David and Victoria Beckham live in Oxfordshire.\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>Sir David and Victoria Beckham live in Oxfordshire. (Image: Finnbarr Webster\/PA Wire)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  This attracted the attention of Sir David\u00a0who became one of the biggest shareholders.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  With\u00a0Sky Broadband and Subway partnerships, the future looked bright, but Guild Esports suffered consecutive years of losses.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The company was subsequently sold in August 2024, which saw the California investment firm DCB Sports acquire it in a \u00a32.1m deal.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  After being put up for sale on an insolvency marketplace last month, Guild Esports then entered voluntary liquidation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Creditors are set to\u00a0be out of pocket by millions now, with a recent\u00a0Companies House document stating a combined \u00a32.3m will be lost out on, with\u00a0unsecured non-preferential creditors losing a total of\u00a0\u00a31.7m.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordmail.co.uk\/news\/25457173.changes-oxford-westgate-shopping-centre-large-unit-stands-empty\/?rel=cl_mra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Changes at Oxford Westgate shopping centre as large unit stands empty<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n    An Important message from Guild Esports &amp; Gaming Limited<\/p>\n<p>After careful consideration, we must share the difficult news that Guild Esports &amp; Gaming will be closing.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Guild Gaming (@guildesports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/guildesports\/status\/1958522887771471928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n  Around \u00a3540,000 is owed to HMRC, while as many as 18 employees are also owed \u00a3125,525 collectively, according to City AM.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  In a statement released in August, the company said: \u201cAfter careful consideration, we must share the difficult news that Guild Esports &amp; Gaming will be closing.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cDespite our best efforts, financial challenges and the current economic climate have made it impossible for us to continue operating.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cFrom day one, our mission extended far beyond competition.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cWe\u2019ve been privileged to champion representation and create opportunities within our industry using esports and gaming as powerful tools for inspiration, inclusion, and empowerment.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordmail.co.uk\/news\/25453908.cotswolds-spot-crowned-beautiful-village-world\/?rel=cl_mra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cotswolds spot crowned as most beautiful village in the world<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n    \u23f3 Last Chance! Our Flash Sale ends TONIGHT.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss your chance to get trusted local news from Oxford for just \u00a33 for 3 months or 30 per cent off an annual subscription.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LastChance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#LastChance<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CommunityNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CommunityNews<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hp6cjBlivp\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/Hp6cjBlivp<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheOxfordMail\/status\/1965691376412377331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">September 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cWe recognise that this closure disappoints the community that believed in us, and for that we are sorry.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cHowever, we hope this does not overshadow the work our dedicated staff delivered throughout our journey.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cThis outcome is also not a reflection of the support of all our partners who supported our work in the esports space alongside us over the past five years.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cTo everyone who became part of the Guild family, from our fans and players to staff and partners \u2013 thank you.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cYour passion and belief helped us build something truly special.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Sir David, who was knighted earlier this year by King Charles III,\u00a0owns MLS side Inter Miami CF alongside\u00a0Jorge Mas and\u00a0Jose R. 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