Natus Vincere

Natus Vincere (Latin for "born to win", often abbreviated to NAVI) is a Ukrainian professional esports organization founded on December 17, 2009. The organization has become one of the most successful and recognizable names in competitive gaming, with teams competing across multiple titles including Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant, and others.

NAVI first gained international recognition in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, where they achieved unprecedented success. The organization was the first team to win all Counter-Strike Majors in one calendar year (2010), capturing Intel Extreme Masters IV, ESWC 2010, and WCG 2010. They made history again by becoming the first team to win a CS:GO Major without dropping a map at PGL Major Stockholm 2021. NAVI's dominance continued into the Counter-Strike 2 era, winning the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024.

Throughout their history, NAVI has featured legendary players like s1mple (Oleksandr Kostyliev), considered one of the greatest CS players of all time, along with electronic, flamie, Boombl4, and others. The team has undergone numerous roster changes but maintained their competitive edge through strategic acquisitions and development of young talent.

Beyond Counter-Strike, NAVI has established successful teams in Dota 2 (winning The International 2011), and has competitive rosters in various other esports titles. The organization has won numerous prestigious tournaments and has been recognized as Team of the Year multiple times at the HLTV Awards.

NAVI's legacy extends beyond competitive success - they've been pioneers in professionalizing esports, establishing proper infrastructure, and promoting the industry globally. Despite facing challenges including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the organization has continued to compete at the highest level and remains a cornerstone of the global esports community.