Founded in 2013 by Jack and Paullie Etienne, Cloud9 Esports, Inc. is a premier American esports organization headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company’s core mission is to excel in competitive gaming while fostering a vibrant community around esports. Cloud9 offers a range of branded merchandise, including hoodies, jerseys, and hats. The organization competes in various popular games such as League of Legends, Fortnite, Valorant, and Rocket League, aiming to be a dominant force in the global esports market.
Notable figures affiliated with Cloud9 include CEO Jack Etienne and COO Paullie Etienne. The organization has secured significant achievements, such as being the first North American team to win a CS:GO Major Championship and multiple LCS titles in League of Legends. With a reported revenue of $35 million in 2021 and total equity of $380 million in 2022, Cloud9 has made a substantial impact on the esports industry, both competitively and culturally.
