6waves, previously highlighted in 2008, has seen their social gaming business expand and become one of the leading developers in the market (Inside Facebook has the details). While their competitors have already raised their series B and C rounds, 6waves has just raised their series A round of $17.5 Million from US based VC, Insight Venture Partners. 6waves plan to use the funding to expand their business and platform.

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Having already been competitive (and in the green) long before this round of funding, the $17.5M in the bank is a bonus for them. Besides expanding the gaming platform, it’s very likely their company expansion will take them beyond Hong Kong and tap talent from the US and it won’t be surprising to see 6waves operating from both Hong Kong and the US.

Expect some great things from them in 2010.

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