Who would have thought, that the existence brought by the esports ecosystem, could provide extraordinary benefits. As experienced by the following companies, where they are called The Most Valuable Esports Companies.
The value is unmitigated, reaching trillions of Rupiah. So who are they?
Here are the 10 most valuable esports companies in the world in 2022, as reported by us from Forbes, Tuesday (21/6/2022). The slots themselves are filled with well-known names, such as Faze Clan, Team Liquid, Fnatic and others.
10 Most Expensive Esports Teams in 2022
1. Team SolidMid (TSM) - USD 540 Million
This esports company has a main division that competes in League of Legends (LOL) and Valorant games. Then other titles are also available starting from Apex Legends, Chess, Dota 2, Fortnite, Free Fire, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Rainbow Six Siege and so on.
The value also went up, when making a deal with a royal sponsor called FTX. The contract is for ten years and the naming rights agreement is worth USD 210 million.
Therefore, the company name also changed. More precisely, added FTX, so that it becomes TSM FTX.
2. 100 Thieves - USD 460 Million
The next most valuable esports company is 100 Thieves. They contribute to competitive performances in the games Call of Duty: Vanguard, LOL, Valorant and Apex Legends.
Even though it carries the concept of esports in it, in reality 100 Thieves is more focused on business regarding lifestyle. So that it is not only electronic sports, but also develops clothing and other entertainment content.
3. Team Liquid - USD 440 Million
Unlike 100 Thieves, the business he runs is focused on esports. In fact they have very many divisions, ranging from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, Valorant.
Also there are Age of Empires, Apex Legends, Dota 2, Fortnite, Free Fire, Hearthstone, PUBG, Quake, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Starcraft 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee and Ultimate, Teamfight Tactics and World of Warcraft.
4. FaZe Clan - USD 400 Million
Furthermore, the most valuable esports company is filled by FaZe Clan. By creating a great brand and having interesting original content.
It is known that the focus of the business he runs is media-based. The main owners themselves are quite a lot, including Lee Trink, Michael Stang Treschow, Yousef Abdelfattah, Richard Bengston, Thomas Oliveira, Nordan Shat.
5. Cloud9 - USD 380 Million p
Before finally dropping to fifth place. Cloud9 briefly filled the second place, in the first edition of The Most Valuable Esports Companies by Forbes in 2018 and 2019.
Similar to Team Liquid, they focus on developing their business in the esports ecosystem. It also has many divisions, starting with the main ones, namely Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, Overwatch, Valorant.
6. G2 Esports - 340 Million
G2 Esports is the highest ranked company outside of Los Angeles. With its headquarters in Berlin, branching from esports to video content related to its team and also owns a record label, titled G2 Music.
G2 had previously announced deals with several well-known brands, such as Adidas, Ralph Lauren and New Era. Even though they are more focused on media channels, they still have many divisions in the esports team.
7. Fnatic - USD 260 Million
Fnatic itself has shown its commitment to esports games. By including some popular titles, such as Valorant and Halo Infinite.
Then move away from the traditional way, and now build their own products, including gaming hardware (keyboard and mouse). Also launched NFT based membership for its fans.
8. Gen.G - USD 250 Million
It seems that in the near future, Gen.G's position as the most valuable esports company will soar. The company says it has signed more sponsors in the first quarter of 2022.
One of the most influential, his collaboration with Bithumb. So that it can be said, the focus of its business is on esports and Web3 such as G2 Esports.
9. NRG - USD 240 Million
As an esports team, NRG itself does not have many divisions in it. They only provide, Overwatch, Valorant, Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone, Fortnite and Rocket League.
Its main owners Andy Miller and Mark Mastrov, brought the company more towards the media. Where to develop a variety of successful content.
10. T1 - USD 220 Million
The last most valuable esports company is T1. Headquartered in South Korea, they were founded in 2002 and over the course of 20 years turned into one of the most successful companies.
During 2021 alone, his estimated earnings will be USD 17 million. As the main owners, Comcast Spectacor and SK Square are indeed focused on esports.
By unlocking the divisions League of Legends, Overwatch, Valorant, Dota 2, League of Legends: Wild Rift and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.