Sweden's new gaming studio Roro gets €1.5 million in pre-seed funding to elevate creative play experiences
Summary
Roro, a new gaming studio founded in Stockholm by experienced individuals from Toca Boca and Mojang, has successfully raised 1.5 million in pre-seed funding, with key investors including node.vc and FOV Ventures. The secured funds will be utilized to bring Roros debut product to life, emphasizing innovative approaches in crafting open-ended gaming experiences that provide a positive and non-toxic outlet for creative expression.Roro is a recently established mobile games studio specializing in the development of Creative Play experiences using Unreal Engine. Their initial project involves creating a 3D digital dollhouse, characterized by a lack of rigid rules, goals, or stress-inducing social features. Operating as a compact and nimble team, Roro is guided by a clear vision to contribute a unique perspective to the gaming landscape, particularly in redefining how players interact with and derive enjoyment from creative play.The operative team will be led by CEO William Sampson (previously Toca Boca, Stardoll) who has co-founded Roro together with Robin Flodin (previously EG7). They are joined by former tech director at Mojang Kristoffer Jelbring.The team has over 50 years of combined experience, working on successful titles relevant to Roro, like Minecraft, Minecraft Dungeons, Toca Hair Salon 4, Toca Kitchen Sushi, Rayman Legends, and Stardoll.In a landscape crowded with conventional games, Roro stands out as a haven for players seeking a positive, non-toxic creative outlet in open-ended experiences with no rules.Roro truly captivates us, not just for its vision but also for its roots here in Sweden, as we are among the best regions in the world creating games for young audiences.