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Professional multi-game esports organization

Santa Monica, United StatesFounded 2013Consumer Services
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2018
Revenue $100–500M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Cloud9

Cloud9, a prominent player in the eSports industry, operates as a multi-gaming organization. It caters to a wide range of clients, including professional gamers, streamers, content creators, and gaming enthusiasts. The company's primary market is the rapidly growing eSports industry, which is characterized by competitive video gaming events.

Cloud9's business model is centered around creating and managing professional gaming teams that participate in popular eSports tournaments. These tournaments include League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Halo Championship Series, and Overwatch League, among others. The company also sells merchandise related to its teams and the tournaments they participate in, such as the 2023 Cloud9 Worlds Jersey - Pro Edition and the 2023 Cloud9 Official Legacy Jersey.

The company generates revenue through multiple streams. Firstly, it earns money from the prize winnings of its teams in various eSports tournaments. Secondly, it profits from the sale of its merchandise. Lastly, it also generates income from sponsorships and partnerships with other businesses interested in the eSports market.

Cloud9 has been charting a unified future for its fan community and has recently appointed Alex Saldana as its Chief Financial Officer. The company is celebrating its 10-year legacy, marking a decade of significant contributions to the eSports industry.

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At a glance

Founded
2013
Headquarters
Santa Monica, United States
Sector
Consumer Services
Power Law
Thoroughbred$100M+ revenue

Investors

15 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed3 investors entered at this stage

  • Rembrandt Venture Partners
  • Chamath Palihapitiya
  • Joe Montana

Series A9 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

Employees mapped 216 incl. 1 AI specialist
Founders Hidden — book a demo/100 quality score
Key operators 29 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
14 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States72.6%
🇮🇳 India3.2%
🇦🇺 Australia3.2%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.2%
🇨🇦 Canada3.2%
Top 5 of 14 shown
Web traffic by country
140K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States17.5%
🇨🇦 Canada10.2%
🇦🇺 Australia4.1%
🏳️ Korea3.8%
🏳️ Republic of3.7%
Top 5 markets shown

Market sentiment

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