Henric Suuronen

Founding Partner at Play Ventures

Henric Suuronen is a prominent figure in the gaming industry, currently serving as a Board Member and Investor at Bigger Games, a position he has held since April 2019. He is also a Founding Partner at Play Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage gaming companies, which he co-founded in 2018. Under his leadership, Play Ventures has successfully managed four funds totaling approximately $310 million in assets.1 2

Professional Background

Suuronen has an extensive background in mobile gaming and entrepreneurship:

Nonstop Games: He co-founded this studio, which was acquired by King for up to $100 million. The acquisition included an earn-out clause and marked a significant milestone in his career.1 3
Wooga: As the Head of Studio, he played a crucial role in scaling the company from 1.6 million daily active users (DAU) to over 10 million, making it one of the largest publishers of social games on Facebook.1 2
Digital Chocolate: Suuronen worked here as a Product Management Director, where he was responsible for several successful social games on Facebook.1 2

Investment and Advisory Roles

In addition to his role at Bigger Games, Henric Suuronen is involved with various other companies as an angel investor and board member. His investment portfolio includes:

Huuuge Games: An early investment that led to a successful IPO with a valuation of $1.2 billion.2
Traplight Ltd. and Matchmade Shark Punch Inc.: He serves as a board member and angel investor for these companies as well.1 2

Education

Henric holds multiple master's degrees from Åbo Akademi University and Universitat Politècnica de València, specializing in technology and business.1

Skills and Expertise

Suuronen's expertise spans areas such as:

Mobile game development
Product management
Blockchain technology
Investment strategies in tech startups

He is recognized for his deep understanding of both Western and Eastern game design philosophies, which he integrates into his investment strategies and project management.1 3