CLOUD 9 RAISES $2.8M
eSports Team Cloud 9 (Photo: Cloud 9)
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Now we can add some more big names to the list.
According to an SEC Filing found via TheScore eSports, Cloud 9 has raised $2.8M and looking for $3M total.
Now the investors weren't disclosed but I'm going to make a guess.
Blizzcon 2016 (Photo: John Stephens)
Who's in that picture above at Blizzcon 2016?
- Patriots Owner Robert Kraft
- Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick
- Rams Owner Stan Kroenke
- Cloud 9 Owner Jack Etienne
Coincidence?
I'm guessing not.
Back in July in The Next Level 032, I predicted these NFL teams would be the next to invest in eSports:
Excerpt from The Next Level 032 (Photo: The Next Level)
My guess on a few that invested in Cloud9 - The Kraft's and Elon Musk
Every other large North American eSports team owner is very happy right now.