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
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Bigger Games Raises $25 Million
Founded in 2019, Bigger Games specializes in developing casual puzzle games for smartphones. Kitchen Masters, the studio's most recent title, has already shown strong player retention and engagement during its initial rollout. The match-3 game delivers challenging gameplay built around satisfying puzzle mechanics. The new funding will support Kitchen Masters' expansion into additional markets, including the U.S., while allowing the team to refine and improve the core experience.
Bigger Games Raises $25 Million
Goodwater Capital Leads Series A Round
Goodwater Capital led the Series A round and is bringing industry expertise to Bigger Games' board. Coddy Johnson, a former Activision president and current Goodwater Capital partner, will join the board to help guide the studio's strategic decisions. The round also drew participation from Arcadia Gaming Partners, Index Ventures, and Play Ventures, signaling investor confidence in Bigger's position within the competitive casual gaming market.
Hakan Ulvan, co-founder and CEO of Bigger Games, says the studio's mission centers on creating games that resonate with players emotionally. He describes the approach as designing experiences where "every swipe, tap, and decision feels meaningful." Ulvan emphasizes the importance of small moments — mastery, surprise, satisfaction — that drive engagement. His goal is to redefine what fun means for a new generation of mobile gamers by delivering titles that reward players consistently.
Bigger Games Raises $25 Million
Investor Support and Future Plans
The funding round reflects growing investor interest in Turkey's game development scene. Ulvan says the team chose investors who shared their vision for emotionally impactful games and recognized Turkey's capacity to produce globally successful studios.
Akın Babayiğit, founder of Arcadia Gaming Partners and an early backer of Bigger Games, describes Ulvan and his team as representing the best of Turkey's gaming ecosystem. He calls them "scary smart, super hungry, unwilling to settle or compromise, and incredibly creative and analytical." That confidence stems from watching the team execute consistently in a competitive space.
Bigger Games will use the Series A funding to expand its team and scale operations over the next 12 to 24 months. Ulvan says this growth will let the studio pursue new opportunities, test different markets, and adapt strategies to maximize the appeal of its games. He adds, "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 gives the team the resources to execute that vision and reach a global audience.
Bigger Games Raises $25 Million
Turkey's Rising Presence in the Gaming Market
Bigger Games' Series A round highlights Turkey's growing role in the mobile gaming industry. The country has become a hub for studios producing globally recognized titles, driven by creativity, entrepreneurial energy, and strong technical talent. Companies like Arcadia Gaming Partners and Tripledot Studios demonstrate Turkey's ability to ship games that perform well worldwide.
As Bigger Games prepares to expand operations and launch Kitchen Masters in new regions, the funding reflects a broader trend of international investors turning attention to Turkish game studios. The combination of local talent and a growing ecosystem of investors and companies has positioned Turkey as a key center for game development.
