Supercell is a Helsinki-based mobile gaming company founded in 2010 by Ilkka Paananen and a team of veteran Finnish game developers. The company is known for blockbuster titles including Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Hay Day, which have collectively generated billions in revenue.
Supercell operates with an unusually small team structure organized into independent cells of developers. Tencent acquired a majority stake in 2016 in a deal valuing the company at $10.2 billion, making it one of the largest European tech acquisitions. Despite its small headcount, Supercell remains one of the most profitable gaming companies globally.
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