India’s Qila Games Secures $1M to Build Hybrid-Casual IPs

Neeraj Mishra and Dhananjai Hari, Qila Games Co-Founders

Hybrid-casual startup Qila Games raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. Chimera VC led the round, which was also participated in by Visceral Capital, Atrium Angels, Ventatana Ventures, 91 Ventures & Untitled Ventures, and other angels.

Founded in 2024 by Dhananjai Hari and Neeraj Mishra, the team aims to find a balance between casual and mid-core games for players by creating new and original IPs.

Qila Games‘ first game is Ludo Hero, a social casino game that blends the classic fun of Ludo with the thrill of strategic conquest. The game features social interactions, global leaderboards, and daily rewards and events.

“India and other emerging markets are at the cusp of a major shift in mobile gaming, and hybrid-casual is set to be the next big category. We are proud to see our investors entrusting us and our vision to disrupt the hybrid-casual gaming space, and with this funding, we are doubling down on building engaging, high-quality games that resonate with these audiences.”

Dhananjai Hari, Co-Founder of Qila Games

“The Indian Gaming Industry is creating phenomenal IPs, and being able to support these founders and their vision has been a privilege. Qila Games has struck a perfect balance between bite-sized entertainment and meta progression to create immersiveness that can impact users. The consumer-centric focus and scalability of the product create a strong approach.” 

Krish Anurag GP, Chimera Venture Capital

Source: Mobidictum