Skype and Kazaa founders back Zattikka

Casual game outfit Zattikka has won a ringing vote of confidence from two prominent entrepreneurs who helped established some of biggest names on the net.

Atomico Ventures is founded by Niklas Zennstrm and Janus Friis; two net veterans who established the likes of Skype, Joost, Joltid and Kazaa.

Next in the VC firm’s crosshairs is Zattikka, having provided the games company with its first major investment dea.

The full story is over on Develop.

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