Led · Seed · Jul 2026

Bold Games was formed by founders Ulas Mergen, Atakan Tuglu, Candas Demirel and Baris Incesu, who have prior experience at Bigger Games, Agave Games, Dream Games, ZeptoLab and Rollic. The studio focuses on creating casual and puzzle mobile games and is positioning Market Match as its debut title. Bold Games emphasizes combining strong execution with creative product thinking to build games that can retain players over years. The company plans to use the newly raised $6 million to expand its team and scale Market Match. No financial metrics, revenue figures, user counts or prior funding rounds were disclosed in the articles.

Participated · Seed · Apr 2026

Mission Control Games was founded by industry veterans Kıvanç Okutur (CEO) and Murat Gürel (CTO) from the Merge Dragons team to build novel experiences in the casual puzzle genre. Headquartered across London and Istanbul, the studio aims to explore new design approaches and create original sub-genres rather than replicate existing formats. The team emphasizes speed and iteration to rapidly test and refine concepts, and plans to leverage emerging capabilities in artificial intelligence to make games that "feel alive." The company has stated an ambition to become the largest mobile gaming company with the smallest team. With the $4 million pre-seed raise, Mission Control Games will expand its headcount and accelerate development of its first title.

Led · Seed · Mar 2026

Vento Games is a mobile gaming studio headquartered in Istanbul that develops challenging, mentally engaging casual puzzle games for players of all ages. Led by CEO Mustafa Dağlı, the company prioritizes rapid iteration and a strong player experience to build a sustainable portfolio over time. Its current portfolio features Blossom Word Search, a flower-themed word puzzle available on Google Play and the App Store. Vento Games’ strategy centers on owning its intellectual property and continually refining game mechanics to maintain long-term player retention. The studio plans to channel new capital into scaling operational capacity and expanding its development pipeline. No revenue, user figures, or other operating metrics were disclosed.

Led · Seed · Jan 2026

MoneyTime is a play-to-earn gaming app that turns users’ play time into real cash rewards. Released in January 2024, the app is already live in 30 countries and has been downloaded more than two million times. Players earn monetary rewards by engaging with a catalogue of mobile games, giving the company an alternative user-acquisition and monetisation channel within the gaming ecosystem. The Ireland-based team is led by CEO David White, formerly senior business development manager for new initiatives at AppLovin, alongside co-founder Benoit Prunneaux. With its newly secured funding, the company plans to expand the app’s game offerings, enhance user-experience features, and enter additional markets. Early traction and rapid geographic rollout signal strong product-market fit despite no disclosed revenue figures. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate MoneyTime’s product roadmap and global expansion.

Led · Series A · Jan 2026

TaleMonster Games was founded by former Peak Games veterans to push the boundaries of casual mobile gaming. Its debut title, Match Valley, blends classic puzzle play with hero and tower-defence elements, delivering higher user engagement and longer average playtimes than typical genre peers. The team believes modern casual players demand greater depth, and it aims to satisfy this by producing broadly appealing games with distinctive mechanics. Early traction for Match Valley has validated the approach, with investors highlighting strong monetisation and retention metrics. Financially, the company has now raised a total of $37 million, comprising a $7 million seed round closed eight months ago and the new $30 million Series A. The fresh capital will fund continued development of Match Valley and the expansion of TaleMonster’s game portfolio, supporting its mission to surprise and challenge players.