Last deal

$41M

Amount

Venture - Series Unknown

Stage

20.02.2018

Date

3

all rounds

$49.72M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Small Giant Games develops multiplayer mobile games for iOS and Android.

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founded date

01.01.2013

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Venture - Series Unknown

IPO status

Private

Description

The Helsinki-based company, founded in 2013, believes in the power of small, skilled teams to create extraordinary gaming experiences. With a team of 50+ talented individuals, Small Giant Games has achieved impressive metrics with their latest game, Empires & Puzzles. In January 2019, the company joined Zynga but continues to operate as a separate studio. They are always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join their team, whether experienced or quick learners.
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Timo Soininen is the co-founder at Small Giant Games. Timo Soininen is the CEO and co-founder of Small Giant Games, maker of the hit game Empires & Puzzles. Small Giant joined Zynga, Inc (ZNGA) in December 2018, when Zynga acquired 80% of Small Giant at $700M valuation. Prior to Small Giant he was the longtime CEO of Habbo Hotel and is also an active angel investor in several technology startups ranging from biomaterials and digital health to games (Spinnova, Aiforia, Critical Force). Timo holds a M.Sc. degree in Marketing from Helsinki School of Economics/Aalto University and just loves tennis.

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