Grand Games Secures $3 Million Investment

Grand Games, a Turkish startup, has successfully raised $3 million in its pre-seed funding round. According to reports by GamesBeat, the investment was led by Earlybird Digital East Fund, with participation from Laton Ventures. The funds will be utilized to support the development of upcoming titles and bolster the company's workforce. The developer has already soft-launched its inaugural title, Magic Sort, in the US on both iOS and Android platforms. Additionally, it plans to release its second game, Car Match, this month, with its flagship title slated for release next year. Grand Games' co-founder and CEO, Bekir Batuhan Çelebi, stated, "We identified the fragmentation in mobile development and seized the opportunity to establish a company that differs significantly from what we observed in the market." He further added, "By leveraging the latest AI technology, we aim to build and refine games at an accelerated pace. The combination of swift execution and innovation will be the key differentiators for our company." Oguzhan Ozer, associate at Earlybird Digital East Fund, noted, "We are discerning investors, and given our understanding of the market challenges, we approached this investment with caution. The exceptional team quality and their vision at Grand Games set them apart and convinced us to support them in their journey." Grand Games was founded in January of this year by Bekir Batuhan Çelebi, Mustafa Fırtına, and Mehmet Çalım.