Henric Suuronen

Play Ventures is one of the most active early-stage VC firms in gaming, consumer apps and related B2B infrastructure and services startups. It was co-founded in 2018 by Henric Suuronen, a veteran of the mobile gaming industry and former entrepreneur. Before establishing Play Ventures, Suuronen founded Nonstop Games in 2012, which he later sold to King in 2014. Following the acquisition, he joined King as Senior Creative Director, gaining first-hand experience scaling live mobile titles for a global audience.

At Play Ventures, Suuronen applies his creative and operational background to identify and support emerging founders building the next generation of game studios, gaming services and playable apps. Based in Singapore, Suuronen remains closely involved in mentoring portfolio companies and shaping investment strategy.

Founded in 2018 by Henric Suuronen and Harri Manninen, Play Ventures has become one of the world’s leading early-stage VC firms focusec on gaming, playable apps and the services and infrastructure supporting them. It invests primarily at seed and Series A stages in studios developing mobile, social, and consumer entertainment experiences. As of 2024, the firm manages more than $500m across six funds and SPVs, including the $142m Play Ventures Fund III..

Play Ventures’ portfolio includes Mobile Premier Leagues (MPL), Bigger Games and Appcharge. The firm has also backed blockchain and Web3 gaming startups through its dedicated Play Future Fund. With offices in Helsinki, Singapore and Los Angeles, Play Ventures has established itself as a central investor in the global games ecosystem, supporting creative founders at the intersection of technology and entertainment.