# Evil Geniuses

> Evil Geniuses is one of the oldest and most storied esports organizations in North America. Founded in 1999 as a Quake clan, EG built a legacy across Dota 2, StarCraft, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, and Valorant, most famously winning Dota 2's The International 2015 for a then-record payout and Valorant Champions 2023. Now headquartered in Seattle and owned by Chicago investment firm PEAK6, the company runs competitive teams, a content-creator roster, youth and community programs, and a direct-to-consumer merchandise line.

- **Founded:** 1999
- **Headquarters:** Seattle, Washington, United States
- **Founders:** Evil Geniuses founding Quake clan (Founders (1999))
- **Team size:** Approximately 47 employees (staff), plus competing players and coaches
- **Products:** Competitive esports teams, Content creator collective, Merchandise and apparel, Community and youth programs
- **Notable:** Won Dota 2's The International 2015, splitting a then-record ~$6.6 million prize - still the only North American team to win The International., Won Valorant Champions 2023, the first North American team to claim the title., Call of Duty world championship in 2018 (Call of Duty: WWII).

## Products & services

- **Competitive esports teams** — Professional rosters competing in premier titles, currently anchored by Valorant, with a decorated history across Dota 2, StarCraft, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty and League of Legends.
- **Content creator collective** — A roster of streamers and content creators who represent the EG brand across Twitch, YouTube and social platforms.
- **Merchandise and apparel** — Direct-to-consumer online store selling branded apparel, jerseys and gaming merchandise.
- **Community and youth programs** — Diversity, inclusion, internship (Genius League) and youth esports development initiatives building the next generation of players and industry talent.

## Achievements

- Won Dota 2's The International 2015, splitting a then-record ~$6.6 million prize - still the only North American team to win The International.
- Won Valorant Champions 2023, the first North American team to claim the title.
- Call of Duty world championship in 2018 (Call of Duty: WWII).
- One of the oldest continuously operating esports brands, founded in 1999.
- Restored its original logo in June 2024 to mark its 25th anniversary.

## Latest updates

- **2024-01** — Exited Counter-Strike; reorganized around Valorant with a new roster led by coach Christine 'potter' Chi.
- **2024-06** — Reverted to its original monogram logo to celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary.
- **2024-2025** — Signed Jaccob 'yay' Whiteaker and Jacob 'icy' Lange to complete its 2025 Valorant roster.

## Links

- Website: https://evilgeniuses.gg
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/evilgeniuses
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EvilGeniuses
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EvilGeniusesTV
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evilgeniuses/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGeniuses/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evilgeniuses

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Last updated: 2026-08-06