Grand Games Attracts $30 Million in One of Turkey’s Largest Game Investments

Bekir Batuhan Çelebi, Grand Games Co-Founder & CEO

Turkish mobile game studio Grand Games has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Balderton Capital, just nine months after its pre-seed round. Other participants included existing investors such as Bek Ventures, formerly Earlybird Digital East Fund, alongside Laton Ventures and angel investor Mert Gür.

Founded in 2024 by Bekir Batuhan Çelebi, Mehmet Çalım, and Mustafa Fırtına, Grand Games stands out with its unique cell-based model, where independent teams are responsible for each game. Instead of targeting already popular game genres, the company focuses on unexplored niches.

The studio’s casual games, Magic Sort! and Car Match, have achieved top-tier player retention and revenue metrics, generating over $1 million in monthly revenue. “With just 14 people, we developed two casual games in 10 months and secured one of Turkey’s largest investment rounds in our first year. This success is rooted in our team culture and strategy,” said co-founder and CEO Çelebi.

The newly raised funds will support the establishment of new studios aimed at creating innovative game genres and scaling global distribution efforts. Çelebi added, “We’re taking the first steps toward building a multi-studio entertainment hub that prioritizes emotional connection over mechanics.”

Source: Gözde Ulukan / Webrazzi