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Agave Games funding news -Agave Games has Secured $18 Million in Series A Round Funding

Dec 17, 2024 | By Kailee Rainse

Agave Games funding news  -Agave Games has Secured $18 Million in Series A Round Funding

Turkish mobile gaming startup Agave Games has raised $18 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $25.5 million, with a valuation of around $100 million.

SUMMARY

  • Turkish mobile gaming startup Agave Games has raised $18 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $25.5 million, with a valuation of around $100 million.
  • Agave Games, based in the heart of Istanbul, focuses on casual puzzle games and is home to some of Turkey's most talented game developers.

The company was founded by four former high school friends turned game developers: Alper Oner, Burak Kar, Baran Terzioglu, and Oguzhan Merdivenli.

In August, they released a "Where’s Wally"-style game, which was downloaded 10 million times in its first quarter. Felix Capital and Balderton Capital co-led the funding round, with E2VC also participating. All three investors are returning backers.

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Balderton Capital, which previously invested in Dream Games’ seed round (now a unicorn), has a portfolio that includes companies like Codemasters, Big Fish Games, Mojiworks, Natural Motion, and Wooga.

Turkey is known for its strong gaming industry, especially in mobile and AI-based game development. Recently, Spyke Games raised $50 million, bringing its total funding to over $100 million. Other gaming companies like Grand Games ($3 million), Mage Games ($3.5 million), and Fuse Games ($2 million) also received funding.

About Agave Games

Agave Games, based in the heart of Istanbul, focuses on casual puzzle games and is home to some of Turkey's most talented game developers.

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