Social First

Social First raises $4.2M seed funding to redefine social gaming

The company creates games as social experiences that span decades and extend beyond gaming, providing platforms for players to build relationships worldwide.

Finnish gaming studio Social First acquires GamerPay, a real-money marketplace for trading in-game items. The deal expands Social First’s portfolio in digital asset transactions within gaming ecosystems. No financial details or additional terms were disclosed.

Nov 2025pocketgamer.bizNews article

Helsinki-based game developers emphasize designing their projects as **social platforms** rather than traditional games. This approach integrates deeper community engagement and interaction features into gameplay. The focus reflects a unique strategy in the Nordic games industry ahead of events like *Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki* in October.

Sep 2024pocketgamer.bizNews article

Finnish game studio Social First raises $4.2 million in a seed round led by Crowberry Capital, with participation from pre-seed investor Play Ventures and Business Finland. The funding supports the studio’s push to redefine social gaming experiences. The investment highlights growing interest in Nordic gaming innovation.

Aug 2024pocketgamer.bizNews article

Social First, a Finnish startup studio backed by former Kukouri executives, has secured **$2.5 million** in funding. The initiative focuses on developing ventures that integrate social elements into their core concepts. The studio aims to foster innovation at the intersection of technology and societal impact.

Jan 2022ArcticStartupNews article