Johnny Speeds Secure Financial Backing, Officially Launch as an Organization

After nearly a year of competing without organizational support, Johnny Speeds have now secured financial backing, marking a new chapter in their journey. The Swedish team announced their official launch as an organization with the help of a group of investors, signaling their commitment to growing within the competitive scene.

A Strengthened Roster

The team has confirmed the signings of William "⁠draken⁠" Sundin, Kalle "⁠Ro1f⁠" Johansson, Casper "⁠SHiNE⁠" Wennerberg, and Anton "⁠Sapec⁠" Palmgren. However, there was no mention of 15-year-old Liam "⁠MaiL09⁠" Tügel, who recently played a crucial role in Johnny Speeds securing victory at the Subway Superior League Winter.

A Year of Success Without Support

Johnny Speeds first came together in early 2024, quickly making a name for themselves through a string of victories in regional and lower-tier European competitions. Their notable achievements include winning two editions of Shuffle Masters and the European Pro League. Their consistent performance saw them rise to 40th place in the HLTV rankings, an impressive feat accomplished without any external organizational support.

In a recent tweet, draken emphasized the team’s ability to perform at a high level despite lacking the practice hours and coaching structure of a full-time professional squad.

Current Johnny Speeds Roster:

• William "⁠draken⁠" Sundin
• Kalle "⁠Ro1f⁠" Johansson
• Casper "⁠SHiNE⁠" Wennerberg
• Anton "⁠Sapec⁠" Palmgren

With new financial backing and a dedicated team, Johnny Speeds are poised to make an even greater impact on the competitive esports scene.