Seven Stars, a Finnish Mobile Game Developer, Closes Seed Funding Round
Seven Stars, a Finland-based mobile game development studio, has successfully raised funds in a seed funding round co-led by Spintop Ventures and Behold Ventures, with participation from new investor Sisu Game Ventures. According to a report by Pocket Gamer, the funding round also saw continued support from existing investors, including Failup Ventures and several angel investors, such as Timo Soininen, the former CEO and co-founder of Small Giant Games. Additionally, the company received funding from the European Union for a research and development project. The secured investment will be utilized by Seven Stars to expand its team and enhance its game development processes. The studio stated, "At Seven Stars, we are focused on creating the next generation of puzzle games by combining innovation with our deep understanding of the industry." The team, comprising experienced professionals from notable gaming companies such as Moon Active, Rovio, Seriously, Next Games, and Small Giant Games, is committed to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming. Sisu Game Ventures commented, "We are thrilled to announce our investment in Seven Stars, marking our latest venture in Finland." "The team at Seven Stars has already demonstrated its capability to efficiently develop exceptional puzzle games. Their upcoming title showcases a strong blend of creativity and commercial acumen, essential for success in the competitive mobile gaming market." Founded in 2022, Seven Stars is led by CEO Alex Le Bell, with Olli Aurola serving as CTO and Markus Tuppurainen as creative director.