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🇫🇮 #oulutech indie #gamedev @Yrdvaab has raised €130K+ in new funding from the European Structural Investment Funds to continue developing its #space strategy game #Ephemeris. By @EU_Startups

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Finnish indie studio Yrdvaab receives €130k backing to continue work on space strategy title Ephemeris | EU-Startups
Yrdvaab Ltd, an indie game studio based in Oulu, has secured over €130k in new funding from the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the
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November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Swedish games industry revenue grew 6.8% in 2024. Number of games companies rose by 9% to 1,101, with 105 new firms established last year. By @GIBiz

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Swedish games industry revenue grew 6.8% in 2024
Number of games companies rose by 9% to 1,101, with 105 new firms established last year
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November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Lithuania is emerging as a promising hub for #gamedev #startups in the Baltics, thanks to its combination of strong technical talent, low operational costs, and a supportive business environment. By @tech_eu tech.eu/2025/07/25/f... #NordicMade #baltictech #LTstartups #NordicDev
From Vilnius to the world: led by Nordcurrent, Lithuania’s gaming ambitions grow
With talent, low overheads, and breakout studios like Nordcurrent, the country is making its mark on the global stage.
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July 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
#exit: #estotech game-based marketing campaign platform startup @Adact_software acquired by Israeli company @Optimove. By @BalticVC www.balticvc.com/2025/03/isra... #NordicMade #baltictech #NordicDev #martech
Israeli company Optimove acquires Estonian startup Adact
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March 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Ilkka Paananen (@ipaananen) co-founder and CEO of #helyes #gamedev @supercell summarizes Supercell in 2024: Record year (300M+ players, $3B+ revenue, 77% growth) with unprecedented challenges. For more read his blog post at: supercell.com/en/news/fore... #NordicMade #NordicDev
In for the Forever Game
We founded Supercell to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. We have to always think long-term, stay focused on the work and not on the ou...
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February 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#helyes #gamedev @supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen (@ipaananen): "Europe doesn't need to become Silicon Valley". The Finnish gaming unicorn's cofounder joins the @Siftedeu #Podcast sifted.eu/articles/ilk... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen: "Europe doesn't need to become Silicon Valley"
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen on how AI will change gaming, how to take the fear out of failure and why he's bullish on European tech
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July 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
#skanestartups #gamedev @deadastronauts_ has raised €4M in an "oversubscribed" seed funding round led by Behold Ventures. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/dead-astrona... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Dead Astronauts raises €4m in seed funding round
Swedish developer Dead Astronauts has raised €4 million in an "oversubscribed" seed funding round led by Behold Venture…
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February 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Former EA exec Adolf Kristjansson (@AdolfKr) was appointed #sthlmtech #gamedev Starbreeze Entertainment (@StarbreezeAB) CEO, replacing current interim CEO Mats Juhl, who resumes his role as CFO. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/former-ea-ex... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Former EA exec Adolf Kristjansson appointed Starbreeze CEO
Adolf Kristjansson has been appointed as Starbreeze's new CEO. Kristjansson will assume the role on April 1.
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April 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#sthlmtech / #helyes #Studio555 raises €4M in #seed funding co-led by @HOFCapital and @FailupVC , to blend interior design with gaming. By @tech_eu tech.eu/2025/06/16/s... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Studio555 raises €4M to blend interior design with gaming
Studio555 is creating a next-generation experience that transforms interior design into a playable, interactive, and accessible experience for all.
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June 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#finlandtech #mobile #gamedev Seven Stars secures seed funding round co-led by Spintop Ventures and Behold Ventures. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/finnish-mobi... #NordicMade #NordicDev
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 along…
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February 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#sthlmtech #XR #gamedev studio @resolutiongame has partnered with Wizards of the Coast, a division of @Hasbro, to launch a new multiplayer, cross-platform tactical RPG 'Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked'. By @arcticstartup arcticstartup.com/resolution-g... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Sweden's Resolution Games unites with Wizards of the Coast for Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked - ArcticStartup
Stockholm-based XR game studio Resolution Games has partnered with Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro, to launch Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons:
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January 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#estotech #Ultra, a one-stop destination for #gamers, #publishers, and #developers, has completed a €10.8M funding round to expand the team, develop the platform, and lay the groundwork for a future raise. By @EU_Startups www.eu-startups.com/2025/04/leve... #NordicMade #NordicDev #gamedev
Levelling up - Ultra secures €10.8 million to redefine gaming in Europe with one-stop destination | EU-Startups
Tallinn-based Ultra, a one-stop destination for gamers, publishers, and developers, has completed a €10.8 million funding round to expand the team,
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April 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Finnish games industry generated €2.85 billion in 2024, representing a 4.9% year-over-year decline. By @GIBiz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/finnish-games-industry-generates-285bn-in-2024 #NordicMade #NordicDev #gamedev #finlandtech #helyes
Finnish games industry generates €2.85bn in 2024
The Finnish games industry has declined 4.9% over the past two years, turning over €2.85 billion in 2024.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#gbgtech #gamedev Thunderful Gothenburg rebrands as Stormteller Games. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/thunderful-g... #NordicMade #NordicDev
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February 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#swedentech #gamedev @Embracer co-founder Lars Wingefors is stepping down as CEO, with current deputy CEO Phil Rogers taking over the role in August 2025. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/lars-wingefo... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Lars Wingefors steps down as Embracer CEO, Phil Rogers to take on role in August 2025
Embracer co-founder Lars Wingefors is stepping down as CEO, with current deputy CEO Phil Rogers taking over the role in…
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June 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
#sthlmtech video gaming and technology group Aonic (@YesItsAonic) has completed a $10M minority investment in Mega Fortuna (@megafortunaco), a mobile gaming discovery and loyalty platform operator based in Türkiye. By @tech_eu tech.eu/2025/01/15/a... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Aonic invests $10M in Turkish mobile gaming platform mega fortuna
Aonic is uniting elite teams to build the next gaming powerhouse, and unlocking cross-team collaboration is a key part of this strategy.
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January 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#SF / #cphftw @unity cuts jobs once again as it makes "important organizational changes". By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-cuts-j... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Unity cuts jobs once again as it makes "important organisational changes"
Unity has reportedly implemented another round of layoffs.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#sthlmtech #gamedev G5 Entertainment, led from San Francisco by CEO Vlad Suglobov, welcomes the latest court ruling in the legal battle between Epic Games and Apple. By @MargLevander via Silicon Valley Nordic Beat svnordicbeat.com/court-ruling... #NordicMade #NordicDev
Court Ruling Opens Door for G5  – Silicon Valley Nordic Beat
Swedish game developer G5 Entertainment, led from San Francisco by CEO Vlad Suglobov, welcomes the latest ruling in the legal battle between Epic Games and Apple.
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May 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM