Seven Stars: The Finnish Startup Revolutionizing Puzzle Games with New Funding

Seven Stars Secures Seed Funding for Next-Gen Puzzle Games

Mobile games startup Seven Stars has successfully secured seed funding aimed at developing the next generation of puzzle games. The company is spearheaded by Alex Le Bell, the former CEO of Tridify, with Olli Aurola serving as CTO and Markus Tuppurainen, a former creative director at SciPlay, also on board.

The team at Seven Stars is a mix of junior talents and seasoned industry professionals, boasting experience from notable companies such as Rovio, Moon Active, Next Games, Seriously, and Small Giant Games.

This funding round was co-led by Spintop Ventures and Behold Ventures, with backing from Sisu Game Ventures. Additional support has come from Failup Ventures, Timo Soininen (former CEO and co-founder of Small Giant Games), and various angel investors. Seven Stars has also received funding from the EU to bolster its research and development project.

Creating New Experiences

In a statement from the studio, they emphasized their commitment to blending innovation with deep industry expertise: "At Seven Stars, we're building the next generation of puzzle games, blending innovation with deep industry expertise. Our team, with experience from Moon Active, Rovio, Seriously, Next Games, and Small Giant Games, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming."

Sisu Game Ventures expressed enthusiasm about the investment, stating, "The Seven Stars team has already demonstrated their ability to craft excellent puzzle experiences efficiently. Their upcoming game showcases a strong creative DNA blended with the type of commercial mindset required to succeed in a demanding mobile market."

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