As the esports industry grew, many esports companies became successful and began to contribute to the market much more than others. These companies have learned how to create top teams for various esports tournaments, and this approach propelled them to amazing profits. With that in mind, we have dedicated today’s article to the top five esports brands with the largest capitalization today.
$540 million for TSM
According to the Forbes report, this esports company has managed to get the most lucrative sponsorship in the entire industry. Thanks to the $210 million deal with FTX crypto exchange, the organization secured its future and increased the chances of realizing its tech ambitions. With Valorant and League of Legends (LoL) as its primary games, the company made $56 million in 2021.
$460 million for 100 Thieves
Just two years ago, 100 Thieves had a $190 million capitalization. Given this, its current achievements in the esports segment are even more remarkable. The company focuses mainly on Call of Duty (CoD), Valorant, and LoL. These games, along with Apex Legends, helped 100 Thieves earn about $38 million last year.
$440 million for Team Liquid
When it comes to the most stable esports organizations in the world, few brands can compete with Team Liquid. It has grown by 42% since 2020, and this development has allowed the company to cover more esports games. Although this company focuses on LoL, CS:GO, and Valorant, it also puts efforts into other niches like Age of Empires, StarCraft 2, and Hearthstone.
$400 million for FaZe Clan
This esports company is amazingly popular. However, casual players, who dream about joining the team, rarely know how much money this esports mechanism generates. Faze Clan has grown by 31% over the past two years, and its 2021 profit has reached almost $53 million. With the established Valorant, CS:GO, and CoD teams, this company will surely continue to dominate the esports scene in the foreseeable future.
$380 million for Cloud9
Compared to previous organizations, Cloud9 has not been growing exponentially in the last couple of years. However, it is a solid player in the esports market with a $35 million revenue in 2021. The company’s fans dedicate their time to the LoL, Valorant, Overwatch, and CS:GO tournaments. And besides these esports titles, Cloud9 invests its money in the Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite, and Hearthstone competitive scene.
