Karmine Corp

Origins and Founding

The organization was originally founded as Kameto Corp on 30 March 2020 by the Twitch streamer duo Kamel 'Kameto' Kebir and Zouhair 'Kotei' Darji. It took its current name, Karmine Corp, on 16 November 2020 when streamer and entrepreneur Amine 'Prime' Mekri joined as a founding member and joint owner. Under this new leadership, the organization underwent a major restructuring.

A key early move was the purchase of the Ligue Française de League of Legends slot from the Nantes-based Team Oplon. This acquisition allowed Karmine Corp to enter France's top-level national league, the LFL, starting with the 2021 season, establishing its first major competitive foothold and replacing Team Oplon in the league.

Rise to Prominence in League of Legends

Karmine Corp's League of Legends division quickly became its flagship team. Their 2022 European Masters Spring Split victory was historic, making them the first team to win that tournament three times and the first to achieve a hat-trick of titles. This success firmly established their reputation in the European regional league scene.

Their dominance continued in 2023 when they became the EMEA Masters titleholder. In a landmark development that same year, co-founder Kameto announced in October that Karmine Corp would join the League of Legends EMEA Championship. This move was executed by acquiring a stake in the LEC slot owned by the Danish esports organisation Astralis, marking Karmine Corp's arrival at the premier tier of European League of Legends competition.

Dominance in Rocket League

The organization's Rocket League team has been a consistent top performer. An early victory came in 2021 when they won the WePlay Esports Invitational for the EMEA region. Their performance intensified in the following years within the Rocket League Championship Series.

Karmine Corp won the RLCS Fall and Winter EU Regional tournaments held in both 2022 and 2023. Their most significant achievement came in 2023 when they won the RLCS Winter Split Major tournament, a premier international event, which confirmed them as one of the world's top Rocket League teams.

Expansion into Valorant and Other Titles

Karmine Corp entered the Valorant competitive scene in May 2022 by signing the complete roster of Amilwa, mikee, Shin, TakaS, and Newzera. Their commitment was quickly rewarded. On 22 September 2022, they were announced as one of the ten partner teams for the Valorant EMEA league, securing a permanent partnership in the game's premier regional circuit.

Beyond its flagship titles, the organization maintains professional divisions in TrackMania, Teamfight Tactics, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This multi-game approach across six distinct esports titles demonstrates a broad competitive strategy.

Business Growth and Infrastructure

Karmine Corp has secured significant operational assets to support its growth. Since May 2024, the organization has held the rights to operate esports events at Les Arènes, a 3,000-seat venue in Paris, providing a dedicated home for its events and matches.

The organization is also part of the Esports World Cup Foundation Club Support Program. This program, funded by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, provides monetary resources to organizations that expand into new esports and effectively promote the Esports World Cup, offering a potential financial framework for future growth.

Internal Changes and Recent History

The organization faced a significant internal change in January 2026 when co-founder Amine 'Prime' Mekri left. His departure followed accusations of inappropriate behavior by several former employees, which were detailed in an investigation led by the media outlet Revue 21.

Despite this change in leadership, the organization continues to compete at the highest levels. As of 2026, Karmine Corp maintains rosters in League of Legends, Valorant, and Rocket League, among other titles, and remains a major player in the European esports ecosystem.