Studio555 Raises €4M to Revolutionize Interior Design with Gaming-Inspired App
June 16, 2025
The app aims to create personal spaces without requiring technical skills, making interior design playful and accessible for users.
CPO Axel Ullberger highlighted the goal of reimagining the design experience with a focus on playfulness and creativity.
The funding round was co-led by HOF Capital and Failup Ventures, with notable contributions from industry veterans such as Timo Soininen, Mikko Kodisoja, and Riccardo Zacconi.
Larsson highlighted the team's expertise in building scalable platforms, aiming to deliver a high-performance creative environment.
The funding is seen as a significant step in establishing a new category for creative expression in the gaming and design sectors.
Studio555, a Stockholm-based technology company founded in 2023 by Joel Roos, Stina Larsson, and Axel Ullberger, has successfully raised €4 million in Seed funding to develop an innovative app that merges interior design with gaming.
This investment will accelerate product development and expand the engineering and design teams, preparing for a launch in 2026 across Europe and the U.S.
Investor Timo Soininen described Studio555's approach as a blend of Pinterest and TikTok for interiors, showcasing the team's creativity and technical skills.
CEO Joel Roos envisions the platform as a space for open-ended exploration, emphasizing creativity without rigid rules.
CTO Stina Larsson emphasized the application of gaming engineering principles to deliver a high-performance platform that prioritizes speed and stability.
Investors have expressed confidence in the team's unique blend of creativity, technical skills, and execution capabilities.
Riccardo Zacconi expressed enthusiasm for investing in a team he respects, underscoring the importance of people in investment decisions.
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