# Cloud9 Esports, Inc.: Sports, Santa Monica, United States

> Cloud9 Esports, Inc.: Cloud9 Esports, Inc., commonly known as Cloud9 or C9, is a leading American professional esports organization based in Santa Monica...

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# Cloud9 Esports, Inc.

Cloud9 Esports, Inc., commonly known as Cloud9 or C9, is a leading American professional esports organization based in Santa Monica, California.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Sports Santa Monica, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2013 13 years old
- **Team:** 220 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $79M in dollars
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Nov 2019

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Cloud9 Esports, Inc. has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Cloud9 Esports, Inc.

Cloud9 Esports, Inc., commonly known as Cloud9 or C9, is a leading American professional esports organization based in Santa Monica, California.

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 initially started as a professional League of Legends team and has since expanded to operate competitive teams across various video game titles, including Valorant, Call of Duty, and Rainbow Six. The organization is recognized for its commitment to player welfare and development, offering extensive benefits to its athletes and staff. In addition to its competitive teams, Cloud9 engages a global audience through merchandise sales, including event jerseys and lifestyle accessories, as well as content creation and broadcasting. The company has raised $78 million in equity and is ranked as the world's fifth-most valuable esports organization. With a diverse fan base of gamers and esports enthusiasts, Cloud9 continues to redefine gaming culture and connect with its audience through innovative engagement strategies.

## What company datasets say Cloud9 Esports, Inc. raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$79M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **$1.3M**

Last round date **Nov 2019**

Investors listed **27**

## Founders and team

From Cloud9 Esports, Inc.'s own website and the SEC filings it signed: 1 founder, 5 on the team.

**Jack Etienne** CEO & Co-Founder

- **Jonathan Tran** President
- **Halee Mason** VP of Technology and Business Development
- **Emily Lloyd** Senior Director, Game Monetization, Merchandise & Social Operations
- **Dan Fiden** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Jacques Etienne** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Antonio Gracias* *Brian Singerman* *Rick Thompson*

Advisers *Paullie Etienne*

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [ESPT Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/espt-ventures)

Each firm lists Cloud9 Esports, Inc. on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

counter-strike libraries content creators esports events consumers player welfare programs gaming success fan loyalty customer engagement esports success esports sponsorship deals player wellness programs esports team branding strategies professional teams distribution gaming legacy

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- **Sector:** Sports
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 711211, 51621, SIC 7933, 7941
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $34M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/cloud9)

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