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100 Thieves is a Los Angeles-based gaming and lifestyle company founded by Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag, operating esports teams, creator-led media, apparel, and the Higround peripherals brand.

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Updated August 23, 2026

Commercial snapshot

Founded

2017

Founded by Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag[1]

Based in

Los Angeles, United States

The 100 Thieves Compound is the company headquarters[1]

Signature achievement

2021 North American League of Legends champion

Recorded in the official 100 Thieves company history.[1]

Audience reach

Not publicly disclosed

Ownership

Privately held

The official company page identifies Matthew Haag and other named owners; percentages are not disclosed[1]

Current financials

Not publicly disclosed

Last disclosed funding was a $60M Series C at a reported $460M valuation in 2021[10][11]

Key people

Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag

Founder & CEO

Founder of 100 Thieves and the current CEO identified on the official creator roster.[1][3]

Category

Gaming equipment

Partner

Razer

Commercial note

Hardware, team support, and community events[4]

Category

Gaming equipment

Partner

SCUF

Commercial note

Hardware, team support, and community events[4]

Category

Consumer technology

Commercial note

VALORANT content, broadcast presence, and fan experiences[7]

Category

Automotive

Partner

Lexus

Commercial note

Events, content, and brand experiences[4]

Category

Eyewear

Partner

Oakley

Commercial note

100 Thieves and LA Thieves content and products[4]

Category

Betting and naming rights

Partner

Roobet

Commercial note

Multi-year CS2 team and Serbia training facility[6]

Category

Fashion and IP

Partner

adidas

Commercial note

Apparel, footwear, and limited-edition collaborations[1]

Category

Fashion and IP

Partner

Pokémon

Commercial note

Historical 2024 apparel, footwear and limited-edition collaboration; not evidence of a current sponsorship.[1]

Category

Fashion and IP

Partner

Gucci

Commercial note

Historical fashion collaboration; not evidence of a current sponsorship.[1]

PTG Database Analysis

100 Thieves’ distinctive commercial position is the combination of an esports club with creator media, apparel and the Higround peripherals business. Its official company history presents those activities as connected pillars rather than treating competition as the entire consumer proposition, while PTG keeps individual rosters and results attached to game-specific Team records.[1][2][3]

The brand has repeatedly used partnerships as products, content and experiences: its official partnership cases include Gucci, Lexus and JBL, while the company history documents collaborations across adidas, Oakley and Pokémon. Its return to Counter-Strike also attached Roobet naming rights to a specific CS2 team and a Serbia training facility, demonstrating why club-level and team-level rights cannot be treated as interchangeable.[4][6]

For prospective partners, the credible opportunity is therefore a scoped combination of competition, creators, owned content, apparel or live community activity—not an assumed all-rights package. The 2021 funding valuation and company-stated audience claims are historical or unaudited reference points; current revenue, profitability, ownership percentages, audience methodology and commercial fees remain undisclosed and require direct verification.[7][10][11][12]

References13
  1. [1]100 Thieves — About Us — Company history, brands, owners, and collaborations
  2. [2]100 Thieves — Teams — Current competitive programs and rosters
  3. [3]100 Thieves — Creators — Creator roster and the website's current title for Nadeshot
  4. [4]100 Thieves — Brand Partnerships — Partnership proposition and case studies
  5. [5]100 Thieves — LTA announcement — LCS slot decision and departure after 2025
  6. [6]100 Thieves — Counter-Strike return — Roobet naming rights and Serbia facility
  7. [7]100 Thieves — Philips Norelco partnership — Activation scope, leadership titles, and company-stated audience
  8. [8]100 Thieves — Rainbow Six entry — R6 Share partnership and 2026 league entry
  9. [9]100 Thieves — Marvel Rivals partnership — 2026 publisher-partner status
  10. [10]Forbes — Series C funding — Funding history and round valuation
  11. [11]Forbes — 2022 esports company estimates — Historical revenue and loss estimates
  12. [12]Digiday — Business model and layoffs — Historical revenue mix and workforce reporting
  13. [13]Esports Insider — Nadeshot and 2025 layoffs — Reported leadership clarification and workforce reductions

Commercial opportunities

Team rights

Rights should be scoped to a named team, game, market and competition; current terms are not publicly disclosed.

Content and creators

Player, creator and editorial access should be confirmed directly with the club before activation.

Live experiences

Events and fan experiences remain subject to current competition and partner agreements.

Disclosure status

Current fees, audience methodology, revenue and conversion data are not publicly disclosed.

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