Just six months after its pre-seed funding round of $3 million in July 2024, Grand Games has successfully raised $30 million in a Series A investment round.

The studio focuses on creating casual mobile games, with current titles achieving high player retention and revenue generation.

Founded in January 2024, Grand Games is a Turkish mobile game studio established by Bekir Batuhan Çelebi, Mustafa Fırtına, and Mehmet Çalım.

Co-Founder and CEO Bekir Batuhan Çelebi highlighted the rapid development of two casual games within ten months by a 14-member team, marking this investment as one of Turkey's largest in its first year.

Grand Games has generated over $4 million in gross app revenues from its two titles, 'Magic Sort!' and 'Car Match', within six months of their release.

These games have achieved impressive financial success, generating over $1 million in monthly revenue.

The Series A funding was led by London-based Balderton Capital, with participation from Bek Ventures, Laton Ventures, and angel investor Mert Gür.

Although the company did not disclose its valuation, the funding round was oversubscribed, reflecting strong interest from investors.

Rather than following popular genres, Grand Games aims to develop games in untapped niches, setting it apart in the competitive gaming landscape.

As the company grows, it faces the challenge of maintaining its successful team culture while expanding its workforce, which is set to increase from 14 to over 40 employees this year.

The newly raised funds will be utilized for expansion into global markets and to launch a new game in 2025.

CEO Bekir Batuhan Çelebi emphasizes the importance of team culture and autonomy in game development, drawing inspiration from the Finnish company Supercell.