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Second Leap is a game development studio based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in the creation of cozy and casual games. The studio focuses on delivering engaging and accessible interactive entertainment, leveraging streamlined design principles and intuitive gameplay mechanics to appeal to a broad demographic of players.
Co-founded by Antti Stén, who previously established Boomlagoon, and Lassi Leppinen, a former co-founder and tech lead at Supercell, Second Leap draws on significant expertise in mobile game development. Their venture stems from a shared vision to craft refined and enjoyable gaming experiences, informed by their extensive backgrounds in the highly successful Finnish gaming industry.
Second Leap primarily serves players seeking relaxing and enjoyable digital entertainment. The company aims to be a leading developer within the casual games market, consistently innovating to provide delightful and approachable titles that foster a strong connection with its global player base and define the next generation of accessible gaming.
SecondLeap has raised $20K across 1 funding round.
SecondLeap has raised $20K in total across 1 funding round.
SecondLeap has raised $20K in total across 1 funding round.
SecondLeap's investors include AngelPad, B Capital Group, Kamran Ansari, Pareto Holdings, Shine Capital, Stellation Capital, Valar Ventures, Marc Lore, Clark Landry, Ellie Wheeler.
SecondLeap (also stylized as Second Leap) is a Helsinki-based mobile games company developing relaxing, intuitive, and easy-to-play games likened to "mental yoga." It produces free-to-play (F2P) social mobile games featuring base building and resource management, targeting players seeking low-stress entertainment.[1][5]
The company serves a broad mobile gaming audience, solving the problem of providing calming, accessible gameplay amid high-pressure mobile titles. Founders bring over 50 years of cumulative gaming experience, including founding and exiting studios like Boomlagoon and Supercell, driving early momentum with their debut social F2P game.[1]
SecondLeap was founded by Antti Stén (Co-Founder & CEO) and an unnamed Co-Founder & CTO, both based in Espoo, Finland. Their extensive backgrounds—spanning leadership at Boomlagoon and Supercell, with successful exits—provided the expertise to launch a studio focused on mindful gaming.[1]
The idea emerged from their deep industry knowledge, pivoting to "mental yoga" style games after years in competitive mobile gaming. Early traction stems from this proven track record, positioning SecondLeap as a portfolio company of London Venture Partners (LVP).[1]
SecondLeap rides the casual and mindful gaming trend, where players favor relaxing mobile experiences over hyper-competitive ones, fueled by post-pandemic wellness demands. Timing aligns with mobile gaming's maturation, as veterans from Supercell-like successes launch niche studios amid a market projected to grow via accessible F2P models.[1]
Market forces like rising mental health awareness and social features in casual games favor it, while LVP's backing amplifies ecosystem influence. It contributes by humanizing gaming, proving experienced founders can disrupt with feel-good innovation in a fragmented app store landscape.[1]
SecondLeap's veteran team positions it for scaled hits in relaxing mobile gaming, potentially expanding to more titles or platforms. Trends like AI-enhanced personalization and wellness integrations will shape growth, evolving its influence toward leading "mental yoga" as a subgenre.
This builds on founders' Supercell legacy, promising another leap in accessible, profitable gaming.
SecondLeap has raised $20K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $20K Seed in March 2011.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2011 | $20K Seed | AngelPad, B Capital Group, Kamran Ansari, Pareto Holdings, Shine Capital, Stellation Capital, Valar Ventures, Marc Lore, Clark Landry, Ellie Wheeler |