FURIA: Brazilian team is the most profitable in Latin America.

The esports organization, FURIA, recently celebrated its sixth anniversary and already has good reason to celebrate. Since its inception on August 10, 2017, the team has entered the competitive esports scene demonstrating true dominance in various game titles. It's no coincidence that FURIA is now the organization that has earned the most prize money from esports tournaments in Latin America.

Currently considered one of the most relevant organizations in the world, FURIA celebrated its 6th anniversary in grand style. According to information from Esports Earning, among esports organizations in Latin America, FURIA leads the top ranking. Globally, it is in 68th position. Among teams, FURIA stands out in the Valorant, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scenes.

Learn more about the FURIA organization.

The organization was founded in Minas Gerais by Jaime Pádua, Cris Guedes, and André Akkari. Throughout its history, the organization's professional teams have earned the equivalent of US$3,645,704.77 (approximately R$17,8 million at the current exchange rate) in 266 competitions around the world.

In addition to Brazil, FURIA has facilities in the United States and Malta. It proves to be more than just an esports organization, as it engages in a variety of socio-cultural projects and initiatives aimed at creating a positive transformation in society through esports. Projects such as Cine FURIA and FURIA Skate Club, among other initiatives, were founded by the organization.

FURIA has teams in various esports disciplines that have won numerous titles in world competitions, and they manage these teams very well. Although the organization participated in DOTA 2 tournaments and abandoned the world of esports organized by Valve in 2020 due to the lack of new plans from the game developer regarding the future of TI, the team still won significant titles such as The International 2019: South America Qualifier.

The organization continues to be a powerhouse in other competitive games: Rocket League, Valorant, League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, among others.

The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team that took the organization's name to world-class levels. The organization's participation in the 2019 world championship was a success, and since then the organization has been accumulating trophies and achievements, consolidating its position among the top 10 best teams in the world. Currently, the Brazilian team occupies the 6th position in the world ranking.

One of the founders and owners of the Brazilian organization whose mascot is a black panther, Jaime Pádua, stated the following in a press release:
“Reaching this milestone of 6 years as one of the most awarded organizations in tournaments is truly significant for the entire Latin American esports community. We are very grateful to our players, fans, partners, and sponsors who have supported us throughout this journey. These numbers would not have been possible without the total dedication of everyone involved.”

The businessman also extended his thanks on his social media account:

"It's surreal to think how much she has changed the lives of so many people, including mine."

And to be honest, we rarely take the time to step away from the daily grind and see what it has become. There are so many stories, achievements, and lessons learned.”

Co-CEO and Co-founder André Akkari also commented on social media:

"Congratulations FURIA ! Thank you @jaimepadua , @crisguedes and @guerri and everyone who makes up this surreal community for bringing me into this world!"

FURIA holds the largest sponsorship deal in the history of esports in the country.

Last year, in April 2022, the Brazilian organization FURIA closed a sponsorship deal worth R$ 15 million with the cryptocurrency company FTX. This represents, to date, the largest sponsorship in the history of esports in Brazil, comparable to amounts received by Serie A football teams.

“FURIA is more than a sports organization; we are a sociocultural movement. We want to impact people's lives, whether our professional athletes, streamers, or employees, through sports, performance, technology, and good decision-making,” said FURIA's sales director, Aline Maryama.

She also emphasized that the company is concerned about everyone's future and seeks partners who want to grow in the style of FURIA, aiming for change and standing out in the Brazilian esports scene.