Cloud9
Los Angeles, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 217 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
Cloud9 is an esports organization that competes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a first-person shooter game with competitive multiplayer modes. The organization has re-entered the Call of Duty competitive scene in 2024.
Founders & leadership
Cloud9 was founded in 2016 by Paullie K. Etienne and Jacques M. Etienne.
PK
Paullie K. EtienneCo-founder
JM
Jacques M. EtienneCo-founder
Board
DF
Daniel FidenBoard director
Investors · 7
Espt Ventures LlcSan Francisco · $250K – $500K
Balderton CapitalreportedLondon · $5M – $50M
Cloud9 CapitalreportedSão Paulo · $100K – $5M
Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5Mvia Brian Singerman · board
Reimagined Venturesreported
TrueBridge Capital PartnersreportedChapel Hill
Valor Equity Partnersreported · 2 sourcesChicagovia Antonio Gracias · board
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$79.5M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2016–2019
▶$1.3MraisedNov 2019 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedNov 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dan FidenExecutive Officer, Director
- Rick ThompsonDirector
- Antonio GraciasDirector
- Paullie EtienneExecutive Officer, Director
- Jacques EtienneExecutive Officer, Director
- Brian SingermanDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.3M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedSep 2019 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedSep 2019 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brian SingermanDirector
- Rick ThompsonDirector
- Antonio GraciasDirector
- Jacques EtienneExecutive Officer, Director
- Paullie EtienneExecutive Officer, Director
- Daniel FidenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Sep 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$53.6MraisedOct 2018 · 19 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$53.6MraisedOct 2018 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jacques EtienneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Paullie EtienneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Antonio GraciasDirector
- Brian SingermanDirector
- Dan FidenExecutive Officer, Director
- Rick ThompsonDirector
- Offering amount
- $53.7M
- Amount sold
- $53.6M
- First sale
- Sep 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$19.7MraisedSep 2017 · 21 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$19.7MraisedSep 2017 · 21 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Paullie EtienneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Yingwu ZhongDirector
- Brian SingermanDirector
- Jacques EtienneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $25M
- Amount sold
- $19.7M
- First sale
- Sep 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.9MraisedNov 2016 · 21 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2.9MraisedNov 2016 · 21 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Paullie K. EtienneExecutive Officer, Director
- Daniel FidenDirector
- Jacques M. EtienneExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $2.9M
- First sale
- Nov 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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In the news
Esports Company Cloud9 Raises $50M in Series B Fundingforbes.com · Oct 2018Frequently asked questions
- What does Cloud9 do?
- Cloud9 is an esports organization that competes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a first-person shooter game with competitive multiplayer modes. The organization has re-entered the Call of Duty competitive scene in 2024.
- Who founded Cloud9?
- Cloud9 was founded by Paullie K. Etienne, Jacques M. Etienne in 2016.
- Who are Cloud9's investors?
- Cloud9's investors include Espt Ventures Llc, Balderton Capital, Cloud9 Capital, Founders Fund, Reimagined Ventures, TrueBridge Capital Partners, Valor Equity Partners.
- How much funding has Cloud9 raised?
- Cloud9 has disclosed $79.5M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Cloud9 headquartered?
- Cloud9 is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.