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Cloud9 Announce New Funding from Sports Investors

North American fan favorites Cloud9 yesterday announced a new round of funding for their organization, and the list of investors has quite a few familiar faces. Daniel Fiden of FunPlus Ventures is leading the investment, which includes 21 members in total. The group includes: •Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian •NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana •San …

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