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Company Information

Headquarters:

São Paulo

Founded:

2017-07

Employees:

51-200

Sponsors:

PokerStars^[1]

ONWEAR^[2]

New Era^[3]

AGON by AOC^[4]

Shikenso Analytics^[5]

Pay4Fun^[6]

Type:

Esports

Links

FURIA Esports is a professional esports organization based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in August 2017 by Jaime Pádua and André Akkari. The organization has quickly risen to prominence within the esports community, particularly known for its achievements in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS) and other major esports titles.

Founders:

Jaime Pádua: With a background in marketing and management, Pádua has played a crucial role in establishing FURIA's brand and operational structure.

André Akkari: A professional poker player and entrepreneur, Akkari brought his competitive experience and business acumen to the organization, helping to shape its strategic direction. Key Milestones and Achievements: Initial Success (2017-2018):

FURIA began by forming a CS team, which quickly gained attention in the Brazilian esports scene. Early achievements included strong performances in regional tournaments, setting the stage for international competition. Rise to International Prominence (2019):

FURIA's CS team made significant strides in 2019, qualifying for several major international tournaments. Their notable performance at the DreamHack Masters Dallas 2019, where they finished in second place, marked their arrival on the global stage. Continued success in various tournaments, including the ESL Pro League and BLAST Premier events, solidified their reputation. Expansion into Other Games (2019-Present):

FURIA expanded its presence beyond CS , establishing teams in other popular esports titles such as League of Legends, Rainbow Six Siege, and Valorant. Their League of Legends team competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLOL), Brazil's premier league for the game.

Partnerships and Sponsorships: FURIA has secured several high-profile partnerships and sponsorships with companies like Nike, PokerStars, and Betway, reflecting its growing influence and marketability within the esports industry.

Current employees

Name	Position	Join Date
Jaime Pádua F. Filho	Co-Founder and Co-CEO	Jul 2017
André Akkari	Co-CEO	May 2017
Cristian Guedes	Co-founder	Jul 2017

News

2024-08-22 FURIA Partners with Fallen Gear
2024-08-20 FURIA Partners with Hellmann’s
2024-08-01 FURIA Reveals New Facilities
2024-07-31 FURIA Reveals New Collection
2024-06-18 FURIA Partners with Crunchyroll
2024-05-07 30 Teams Joins to Esports World Cup Club Support Program
2024-03-13 FURIA Returns
2024-02-12 IEM Chengdu Team List Announced
2023-11-22 FURIA Reveals New Merch Policy
2023-10-12 FURIA Reveals New Branding

Gallery

Furia launches a new venue in Miami’s Wynwood.

[1] ttps://theesportsadvocate.com/2023/04/furia-pokerstars-renewed/

[2] ttps://esportsinsider.com/2024/04/furia-onwear-merchandise-china

[3] ttps://esportsinsider.com/2023/08/furia-new-era-hat-partnership

[4] ttps://aoc.com/uk/news/aoc-sponsorship-furia-esports

[5] ttps://shikenso.com/blog/furia-teams-up-with-shikenso-analytics-in-data-partnership

[6] ttps://www.gamesbras.com/english-version/2023/4/18/pay4fun-announced-new-partnership-with-powerful-esports-organization-furia-36791.html

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