Harri Manninen
Overview
Harri Manninen is a Finnish venture capital investor specializing in early-stage gaming startups. He is the Founding Partner at Play Ventures, a $40 million fund focusing on the gaming sector, with some of the best companies, investors, and entrepreneurs from gaming as LPs. Prior to Play Ventures, Manninen co-founded Rocket Pack, one of the first HTML5 gaming companies, which was acquired by Disney Interactive only 12 months after founding. He also co-founded Shark Punch, which evolved into the leading influencer marketing platform for gaming and beyond, now known as Matchmade. Through these ventures, Manninen has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting innovative gaming companies. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Manninen has been actively involved in various board member positions at several companies, including Cypher Games, Flowstate Games, mod.io Pty Ltd, Playsome, Redhill Games, and Savage Game Studios. He also serves as a board observer at Mainframe Industries. His extensive experience in the gaming industry has enabled him to provide valuable guidance and support to these companies, contributing to their growth and success. Manninen's investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing promising gaming startups, particularly those in the early stages of development. His focus on the gaming sector reflects his deep understanding and passion for the industry, as well as his commitment to fostering innovation and creativity within the gaming community. Through his investments and advisory roles, Manninen continues to play a significant role in shaping the future of gaming startups globally.
Investment Focus
- Innovative gaming startups
- Early-stage companies
- Strong growth potential
- Experienced founding teams
- Scalable business models
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Harri Manninen invest in?
Harri Manninen invests in Technology, Software Services, Gaming, Digital Media, Video Games and Mobile Devices, and is based in Finland. Harri Manninen is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Harri Manninen invest at?
Harri Manninen backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Harri Manninen invest in?
Harri Manninen invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China and India.
What companies has Harri Manninen invested in?
Harri Manninen's portfolio includes Mainframe Industries, Cypher Games, FITXR, Mighty Bear Games, StarBerry Games, Redhill Games, Playsome and Savage Game Studios.
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