Pim Holfve, the current CEO of Raw Fury, is set to broaden his leadership responsibilities by taking on the role of CEO at Combined Effect. This growing indie group is developing an ecosystem of creative video game publishers and studios.
Pim Holfve has been appointed CEO of Combined Effect, while continuing to lead Raw Fury. The Combined Effect group comprises Raw Fury, Fury Studios and Kakehashi Games. Holfve's appointment follows a successful year at Raw Fury, during which the company launched Blue Prince, Routine and The Séance of Blake Manor. Under Holfve's leadership, Raw Fury has continued to demonstrate a commitment to "artistic innovation and commercial performance". The company's revenue grew by 43% in 2025, which is a new high for the group, and it has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% over the last five years.
"Combined Effect's purpose is to empower ambitious independent publishers. I know that firsthand from leading Raw Fury," commented Holfve. "Combined Effect will act as an enabler and catalyst, where publishers and studios within the group can share and learn from each other, supercharging the support they can offer and providing a strong platform for bold developers and original games. Essentially, we offer the best of both worlds, where publishers can grow autonomously but also benefit from shared expertise, industry know-how and a strategic vision for success."
Mattias Miksche, Chairman of the Combined Effect Board, said: "Pim has already demonstrated exceptional leadership at Raw Fury, guiding it through the most successful year to date. I'm confident that under his direction, the group will continue to champion both artistic and commercially successful titles."
Jónas Antonsson, Raw Fury founder and Combined Effect board member, added: "During 2025, Pim and I collectively led the group to an incredible result, cementing and building on the successes of past years. As Combined Effect continues to grow, it will stay true to the indie scene and create new opportunities for our partners to succeed globally. I am proud of what we have built and to back Combined Effect, and it is great to have Pim leading the group on this next stage of its journey and future successes."
