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Istanbul-based mobile studio TaleMonster Games has raised $7 million in a seed round.
The company said it will use the funds to expand its team, accelerate development of puzzle games, while continuing to invest in reusable systems.
General Catalyst led the round with participation from a16z Speedrun, Arcadia, and Ludus Ventures.
TaleMonster Games was founded in 2024 by ex-Peak Games employees Eren Sarıçiçek, Berk Yaşar and Irem Sumer. The studio launched its first game Match Valley in September and has since been updating the title while initiating growth marketing.
The company currently has 17 employees across multiple cities and aims to double its staff by next year.
Overcoming predictability
“We’re a multidisciplinary founding team united by a shared obsession with product and a deep love for games,” said TaleMonster Games CEO and co-founder Irem Sumer. “We started TaleMonster because we saw something missing in the games we loved.
“Casual games have become too predictable, too optimised, and not enough fun. We believe players deserve better: games that surprise, challenge, and evolve with them.”
She added: “We’re building a team that grows with every title we release; sharp, curious, and unafraid to experiment. With this funding, we can go faster, think bigger, and keep raising the bar for what casual games can be.”
“Mobile players have changed. They’ve grown sharper, more curious, and a lot harder to impress. They can tell when a game is built with care and when it’s not. We want every game we build to feel like it respects your time, your attention, and your skill.”
