Grand Games lands $30m in Series A funding
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Turkish startup Grand Games has raised $30 million in a Series A investment round.
The studio aims to use the funds to accelerate its growth, scale into global markets like the US and launch a new flagship title. It also plans to expand its team from 14 employees to over 40 staff this year.
Balderton Capital led the investment round with participation from existing investors Bek Ventures (formerly known as Earlybird Digital East), Laton Ventures, and angel investor Mert Gür.
Grand Games was founded by Good Job Games alums Bekir Batuhan Çelebi, Mehmet Çalım and Mustafa Fırtına.
Meeting the needs of gamers
“We are recruiting the best of the best and we give those teams unparalleled ownership and accountability – you build your game your way,” said co-founder Bekir Batuhan Çelebi. “Great games are built by world-class creative talents being free to express themselves.”
Grand Games co-founder Bekir Batuhan Çelebi added: “As gamers ourselves we were increasingly disappointed with minor low product differentiation of new games available. At Grand we’re focusing on meeting the underserved needs of gamers by creating genre defining games with major product differentiation.
“With two hugely successful titles already under our belt, we’re building a multi-studio entertainment powerhouse that evokes genuine emotion and connection – something truly unique in the casual gaming world.”
