Esports Company 100 Thieves Raises $35 Million In Series B

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Former pro gamer Matt “Nadeshot” Haag owns esports company 100 Thieves with Grammy-winning artist Drake, talent manager Scooter Braun and billionaire Dan Gilbert. Join him at this year's Under30Summit

and former pro gamer Matt “Nadeshot” Haag, announced today that it’s closed a $35 million Series B.

The Series B brings the company’s total funding to $60 million. Other investors include Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Dropbox CEO Drew Houston and venture firm Sequoia Capital.The fresh capital will go toward a 15,000-square-foot training facility and headquarters in Los Angeles, as well as for expanding into new games and increasing its apparel production.

Settling in as early as this October, the offices will house the company’s staff including players, coaches and content creators, and will serve not just as a production studio and training space, but also as a retail storefront for fans. Unlike many esports companies, 100 Thieves has made its retail arm a significant piece of its overall revenue. All of its seasonal apparel drops have sold out in 20 minutes or less, with each one selling faster and with 50% more product.

 

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