Ex Betclic CEO invests in Grand Cru.

Helsinki based start up Game Developer Grand Cru is celebrating being recipient of $2million of seed capital.

The company operates predominantly in the social games space.
Markus Pasula, Grand Cru’s Chief Exec reported:

“iOS and Android devices are now fast and graphically strong enough to power complex 3D games and create fully immersive experiences,” adding “Grand Cru was founded on the principle that the next generation of mobile gaming is real-time multiplayer interaction and user generated content. With the help of our new funding, we are set to be pioneers in the new frontier of mobile and social gaming.”

The companies main flagship product at present is Supernauts a content driven/self generating user experience with a cartoony sci-fi angle.
Supernauts sci-fi

Betclic ex CEO stumps up cash

The investment panel who raised the $2million includes Nicholas Béraud the ex head of French sportsbetting online site Betclic.

Other investors involved are:
Guillaume Lautour of Idinvest Partners
Co-founder of Playdomw Rick Thompson
Anil Hansjee (previously Google EMEA head of mergers and acquisitions).
Henric Suuronen (ex Wooga)

Chris Denny

I have been involved in the betting industry since the late 90’s and have in that time worked for a on course bookmaker (at now much missed Catford Dogs), spent time at a leading spread betting company, and worked for Betfair in their two year start-up phase.

In 2007 I co-founded iGaming supplier Hyperion Gaming with long suffering business partner Alex Lafferty.

Being involved in the industry for so long has given me a good understanding of the wonderful world of online gambling, and I put effort into giving honest opinions, that remain my own!

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