Studio555 Secures $4.6M to Launch Interactive Interior Design App
▼ Summary
– Studio555 raised €4 million ($4.6 million) in a seed funding round led by HOF Capital and Failup Ventures, with participation from notable gaming industry figures.
– The funding will be used to develop a playable app focused on interior design, combining game-like and social app elements for user-friendly creative expression.
– The founding team includes CEO Joel Roos, CTO Stina Larsson, and CPO Axel Ullberger, with the latter two having prior experience at King on Candy Crush Saga.
– The app, launching next year, aims to make interior design accessible, playful, and social, allowing users to design personal spaces without technical expertise.
– Investor Timo Soininen praised the team’s blend of gaming talent and design vision, comparing the app to a 3D Pinterest or TikTok for interiors.
A new interactive interior design app is set to revolutionize how people personalize their spaces, thanks to a significant funding boost. Studio555 has secured €4 million (approximately $4.6 million) in seed funding to develop its innovative platform, which blends gaming elements with interior design. The round was led by HOF Capital and Failup Ventures, with notable contributions from industry veterans like Timo Soininen of Small Giant Games, Mikko Kodisoja from Supercell, and Riccardo Zacconi, co-founder of King.
The startup was founded by CEO Joel Roos, alongside CTO Stina Larsson and CPO Axel Ullberger, both of whom previously worked on Candy Crush Saga at King. Their vision is to create an intuitive, game-like app that allows users to design virtual spaces effortlessly, removing the technical barriers often associated with interior design tools.
With plans to launch next year, the funding will accelerate product development and team expansion. Roos emphasized the app’s mission to make design accessible and enjoyable: “We’re breaking down the traditional constraints of interior design, making it playful, social, and open to everyone. This investment helps us pioneer a whole new way for people to express their creativity.”
Investor Timo Soininen praised the team’s unique approach, comparing the potential impact to a 3D fusion of Pinterest and TikTok, but tailored specifically for interior design. “Studio555 combines exceptional gaming expertise with a bold design vision,” he said. “Their track record speaks for itself, and I’m excited to back a team that’s redefining creative expression in this space.”
The app promises to deliver an immersive, user-friendly experience, catering to both design enthusiasts and casual users looking to experiment with virtual spaces. As the project moves forward, Studio555 aims to set a new standard for interactive design platforms.
(Source: VentureBeat)
