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Habbo Hotel publisher Sulake to lay off 40 staff

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October 7, 2009 |

All is not well in the virtual world of Habbo Hotel.

Habbo screenshot

Parent company Sulake is starting the negotiation process to make 40 layoffs amongst its 200-strong Finnish workforce (the company employs 300 people globally).

Habbo Hotel was an early winner in making virtual goods a viable business model, and the game/virtual world is still seen as a pioneer in the market.

In 2008, the company made profits of €1 million on revenues of €50 million (via PaidContent.org), and its possible than in 2009, the revenues have come under pressure, leading to the need for cuts.

Sulake raised $23.5 million in a round led by Balderton Capital in July 2005 at a valuation of €65 million.

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