Finnish mobile dev Seven Stars secures seed funding round

Finnish mobile developer Seven Stars has secured a seed funding round led by Spintop Ventures and Behold Ventures alongside new investor Sisu Game Ventures.

As reported by Pocket Gamer, it received continued support from Failup Ventures and numerous angel investors including former Small Giant Games CEO and co-founder Timo Soininen. It also acquired funding from the European Union for an "R&D project".

Seven Stars will use the investment to expand its team and improve its development process.

"At Seven Stars, we're building the next generation of puzzle games, blending innovation with deep industry expertise," the studio said.

"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 added: "We are excited about the reveal of Seven Stars' new round, which marks our latest investment in Finland.

"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."

Seven Stars was founded in 2022, and is led by CEO Alex Le Bell. Its leadership team includes CTO Olli Aurola and creative director Markus Tuppurainen.