# Gigglebug Entertainment: Entertainment, Helsinki, Finland

> Gigglebug Entertainment: Gigglebug Entertainment is a Finnish animation IP studio based in Helsinki, founded in 2013 by Anttu Harlin and Joonas Utti.

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# Gigglebug Entertainment

Gigglebug Entertainment is a Finnish animation IP studio based in Helsinki, founded in 2013 by Anttu Harlin and Joonas Utti.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Entertainment Helsinki, Finland

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2013 13 years old
- **Team:** 69 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 830k as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed Jan 2018

How sure we are

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Gigglebug Entertainment

Gigglebug Entertainment is a Finnish animation IP studio based in Helsinki, founded in 2013 by Anttu Harlin and Joonas Utti.

The studio focuses on creating positive, purpose-driven content for children and families, aiming to promote wellbeing through laughter and emotional storytelling. With a team of over 100 animation enthusiasts, Gigglebug operates a second hub in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, which opened in 2024. The company specializes in high-quality 2D animation for various platforms, including theatrical features and TV broadcasts. Gigglebug develops original intellectual properties and co-productions, offering services such as pre-production support and animation as a service. Notable original IPs include "Gigglebug," which has achieved over 1 million downloads, and "The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti," produced for Disney. Gigglebug's content aligns with Finland's pre-school curriculum, ensuring educational value while entertaining children globally.

## What company datasets say Gigglebug Entertainment raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **830k** in the source's currency

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **550k**

Last round date **Jan 2018**

## Founders and team

From Gigglebug Entertainment's own website: 2 founders, 35 on the team.

**Anttu Harlin** CEO, co-founder

**Joonas Utti** Creative Director, co-founder

- **Johanna Rantala-Cenamor** Talent Coordinator
- **Linnea Karlsson-Autio** Chief Financial Officer
- **Andrea Cataño Pulgarín** Head of Production - GBC
- **Lorna Withrington** Head of Development
- **Rebeca C.** Head of Technology
- **Albert Juselius** Junior Financial Controller
- **Ami Lindholm** Episodic Director
- **Beth Parker** Managing Director
- **Bianca Ansems** Storyboard Supervisor / Episode Director
- **Blanca Sobrino** Senior Character Designer
- **Daniel Klein** Series Director
- **Dirk Schulz** Designer
- **Emma Day** Production Manager
- **Gabriel Gomes** Animation Director
- **Hanna Koivumäki** Designer
- **Ivan Freire** Designer
- **Janne Hermanni Korsumäki** Episodic Director
- **Jasmi Ritola** Animation Director

And 17 more on the team.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

creative storytelling positive messages positive social interactions original ips emotional intelligence franchise management distribution character development co-productions kids social skills studio in helsinki multicultural team global partnerships education global kids content information technology & services

Built with from their website

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+8 more

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- **Sector:** Entertainment
- **Industry code:** NAICS 512110, SIC 3732, 7812
- **Region:** Uusimaa
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/gigglebug)

## Entertainment in Finland

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