FaZe Clan
Gaming / EsportsUSAClosed 2025
Total Raised
Undisclosed
Peak Valuation
$1B
Employees
—
Year Collapsed
2025
Business model
Esports team ownership combined with content creation and influencer talent management, monetized through sponsorships, merchandise, and media deals.
In brief
Grew from a Call of Duty YouTube channel into one of the most recognizable names in esports and gaming content, reaching a billion-dollar valuation via a 2022 SPAC merger. The SPAC structure let it skip traditional IPO scrutiny while projecting aggressive revenue targets that pro…
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Key facts
- Founded
- 2010
- Closed
- 2025
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, USA
- Industry
- Gaming / Esports
- Employees
- —
- Revenue
- Undisclosed
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Often compared with: 100 Thieves, Team Liquid.