Bigger Games Raises $25 Million

Turkish mobile games studio Bigger Games has raised $25 million in Series A funding to help grow its portfolio and bring its match-3 title, Kitchen Masters, to a wider market. The funding round was led by Goodwater Capital and supported by Arcadia Gaming Partners, Index Ventures, and Play Ventures. The Istanbul-based studio plans to use the investment to scale its team, market its games more broadly, and pursue new opportunities in the mobile gaming industry.

Bigger Games Raises $25 Million

Bigger Games Raises $25 Million

Bigger Games was founded in 2019 and has specialized in developing casual puzzle games for smartphones. The studio's most recent title, Kitchen Masters, has already demonstrated strong retention and engagement from players in its initial rollout. The match-3 game focuses on delivering a satisfying and challenging gameplay experience. With the new funding, Bigger Games plans to launch Kitchen Masters in additional markets, including the U.S., and make further improvements to its gameplay.

Bigger Games Raises $25 Million

Goodwater Capital Leads Series A Round

Goodwater Capital led the Series A funding round and is adding industry expertise to Bigger Games’ board of directors. Coddy Johnson, a former Activision president and now a Goodwater Capital partner, will become a board member at Bigger Games. His role is expected to help guide the studio's future decisions and strategies. The funding round also saw participation from Arcadia Gaming Partners, Index Ventures, and Play Ventures, reflecting growing confidence in Bigger's ability to compete in the casual gaming market.

Hakan Ulvan, co-founder and CEO of Bigger Games, explained to GamesBeat that the studio's mission to create games that connect with players on a deep level. He described this approach as designing games where “every swipe, tap, and decision feels meaningful.” Hakan stressed the importance of focusing on the small moments of mastery and surprise that keep players engaged. His aim is to redefine what fun means for a new generation of mobile gamers by developing titles that provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Bigger Games Raises $25 Million

Investor Support and Future Plans

The funding round underscores growing investor confidence in Turkey's potential as a hub for game development. Hakan explained that the team chose to align with investors who believed in their mission to create emotionally impactful games and who recognized Turkey’s ability to produce globally successful studios.

Akın Babayiğit, founder of Arcadia Gaming Partners and a key supporter of Bigger Games from its earliest days, described Hakan and his team as embodying the best qualities of Turkey's gaming ecosystem. He called the team “scary smart, super hungry, unwilling to settle or compromise, and incredibly creative and analytical.” His view reflects a strong confidence in Bigger's ability to grow and innovate in a competitive industry.

Bigger Games plans to use the Series A funding to grow its team and scale its operations over the next 12 to 24 months. Hakan explained that this expansion will enable the studio to pursue new opportunities, learn from different markets, and adapt its strategies to maximize the appeal of its games. He stated, “With the right product, the right people, and the right focus, we’re working to turn Kitchen Masters into not just a successful game, but a game that brings the joy at the core of playing.” The funding will allow the team to execute this mission and bring their games to a much broader, global audience.

Bigger Games Raises $25 Million

Turkey’s Rising Presence in the Gaming Market

Bigger Games’ Series A round highlights the growing role of Turkey in the mobile gaming industry. The country has become a hub for studios that produce globally recognized titles, reflecting a combination of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong technical expertise. The success of companies like Arcadia Gaming Partners and Tripledot Studios underscores Turkey's ability to produce games that perform well in markets across the world.

As Bigger Games prepares to expand its operations and release Kitchen Masters in new regions, the funding underscores a broader trend of international investors increasingly turning their attention to Turkey's game studios. The combination of strong local talent and a growing ecosystem of investors and companies has put Turkey on the map as a key center for game development in the years to come.