Kamel Kebir, widely known as “Kameto,” has shared new details about the financial situation of Karmine Corp and its plans for the next two years. Speaking during a recent Twitch livestream, the Co-founder and President explained that 2026 will focus on reducing costs, while 2027 is expected to mark a return to investment and growth.
In his statement, Kamel Kebir explained that 2026 might be the last year where the organisation faces financial pressure. To deal with this, Karmine Corp plans to spend less money in different areas. He specifically mentioned that the team will create fewer videos and shows, release fewer merchandise items like jerseys or hoodies, and reduce general day-to-day costs.
Things got a bit heavier for Karmine Corp financially in 2026 when they weren’t selected for the Esports World Cup Club Partner Program. Arthur Perticoz, their former CEO, pointed out that if you’re not in the “Core Member” group or similar tiers, you lose access to around $200K–$300K. That’s money teams usually rely on for player pay and travel, so missing it puts extra pressure on KC’s budget.
Kamel Kebir added that once things become more stable, the organisation will change its approach in 2027. Instead of cutting costs, they will start investing again. For example, they might build better training facilities for players or hire more staff to improve team performance.
He also made it clear that the club will continue to follow its values when choosing sponsors. Kebir said Karmine Corp will refuse partnerships linked to industries such as gambling, even if they bring in money.
Karmine Corp, founded in March 2020 by Kebir along with Zouhair Darji (Kotei) and later Amine Mekri (Prime), has grown into one of France’s most popular esports organisations. The club competes in popular esports titles such as League of Legends and VALORANT and has earned over $3 million in prize money so far.
The announcement comes during a period of change for Karmine Corp. In February 2026, Prime sold his stake in the company and stepped away after about five years. His share, reportedly around 25 per cent, was sold to an existing shareholder. In terms of further investment, Karmine Corp revealed two months ago that it is in advanced discussions to launch its own basketball team.
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