Snorble has a new investor. FinestLove VC, co-founded by Rovio co-founder Peter Vesterbacka and technology executive Kustaa Valtonen, is backing the children’s tech brand.
Valtonen spent more than 13 years at HP and Microsoft before spending more than a decade helping startups raise capital and expand internationally.
“After meeting Mike, hearing the vision and seeing the technology firsthand, I immediately knew they had something very special,” Valtonen said. “We are excited about Snorble and plan to support them on this journey.”
This investment from FinestLove VC is not just another step towards closing our funding round. This is the recognition of two outstanding individuals who have achieved extraordinary success. They understand the potential of what we are doing and have played key roles in similar ventures. We are honored to have them join us on this journey.
Vesterbacka is best known for co-founding Rovio, the company behind angry Birds, But he also co-founded projects such as HP Bazaar, Mobile Monday, Slush and Startup Sauna. He also serves as an adjunct professor of innovation and entrepreneurship at Tongji University in China. 2011, time magazine He has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
“I had the opportunity to see the Snorble in person and was amazed at how well it performed, even in less than ideal conditions,” said Vesterbacka. “After building many successful businesses, you find a rocket ship – Snorble is that. We expect a huge impact in 2025.
Both Vesterbacka and Valtonen see Snorble’s potential to become a global leader in education technology.