Founded in 2013 by Jack and Paullie Etienne, Cloud9 has grown into one of the most recognizable esports organizations globally. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the organization fields professional teams across various titles, including League of Legends, VALORANT, and Counter-Strike 2. Cloud9’s League of Legends team competes in the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS), while their Overwatch team, London Spitfire, participates in the Overwatch League. The organization has achieved significant milestones, notably becoming the first North American team to win a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major at the ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018. Cloud9 has also secured high-profile partnerships with companies like NVIDIA, JetBrains, Kia, and Red Bull, enhancing its brand presence and operational capabilities. Despite challenges in the esports industry, Cloud9 returned to profitability in 2023, reflecting its strong market position and effective management.
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Cloud9 is a premier esports organization based in Santa Monica, California, competing in multiple titles including League of Legends, VALORANT, and Counter-Strike 2.
In 2018, Cloud9 became the first North American team to win a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major at the ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018.
The organization has secured partnerships with major brands such as NVIDIA, JetBrains, Kia, and Red Bull.
Cloud9 operates franchised teams in the League of Legends Championship Series and the Overwatch League's London Spitfire.
In 2023, Cloud9 returned to profitability, showcasing resilience in the competitive esports industry.
