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    Supercell
    Mobile gaming, Software development

    Supercell

    Finland flagFinland

    "Quality over quantity"

    Founded May 14, 2010 Ruoholahti, Helsinki, Finland CEO: Ilkka Paananen
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    About

    Ilkka Paananen, Mikael Hed, and Jari Huuhtanen launched Supercell in May 2010 after their browser studio Comware Games released Gunshine.net. The trio pivoted to mobile development the following year, establishing a strict "kill or launch" policy that kills projects failing to meet high internal benchmarks before they ever reach players.

    The company operates on a flat structure where small autonomous teams of five to seven people manage the entire lifecycle of a game. This cell model keeps the workforce lean at around 350 to 400 employees despite global offices in Helsinki, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and London.

    Financial stability arrived with Tencent Holdings acquiring an 84% stake in April 2023 for roughly $8.6 billion. The deal valued the company at approximately $10 billion while allowing Supercell to retain full creative control and operational independence under Paananen's leadership.

    Products & Sub-brands

    Clash of ClansClash RoyaleBrawl StarsHay DayBoom BeachMerge Mansion

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns Supercell?
    Tencent Holdings owns an 84% majority stake acquired in 2023, but the company remains operationally independent.
    Is Supercell still making new games?
    Yes, the studio continues developing titles using its kill-or-launch policy and expanded into the merge genre by acquiring Merge Mansion in August 2026.
    What is the biggest controversy involving Supercell recently?
    Mid-2026 updates to Clash Royale faced backlash for poor balance decisions, leading to a public admission of misjudgment and a strategic pivot to restore trust.
    How much is Supercell worth?
    Tencent valued the company at approximately $10 billion during the 2023 acquisition.
    Where is Supercell headquartered?
    The main office is located in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, Finland, with additional locations in San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and London.

    Keywords

    mobile gamingHelsinkistrategy gamesautonomous teamsTencentClash of Clanslive service

    Sources

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    Company Info

    Founded
    May 14, 2010
    Founder
    Ilkka Paananen, Mikael Hed, Jari Huuhtanen
    CEO
    Ilkka Paananen
    Headquarters
    Ruoholahti, Helsinki, Finland
    Industry
    Mobile gaming, Software development
    Parent Company
    Tencent Holdings
    Revenue
    2000000000
    Employees
    380
    Acquisition Date
    April 2023
    Acquisition Price
    $8.6 billion

    Official Website

    supercell.com/en/

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