Samurai Siege developer Space Ape Games raises $7M in latest funding round

Another mobile developer is building up its stockpile of cash to connect with gamers on smartphones.

London-based Space Ape Games, the studio responsible for the Clash of Clans-style game Samurai Siege, has raised $7 million in its latest round of funding. [Updated:] Northzone led the round with participation from Initial Capital, Accel Partners, and Connect Ventures. In total, Space Ape has raised more than $11 million in capital. The company intends to use its influx of cash to increase its marketing and player acquisitions efforts. It also is looking to hire more talent.