Griffin Gaming Partners, a venture capital firm focused on gaming, said Wednesday that it has led a $7 million investment in Fuse Games, an independent mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Lakestar, NFX Capital, and Actera also participated in the financing round.
Fuse Games is “focused on building globally accessible, deeply engaging games that blend technical excellence with pure player joy,” the companies said. “The funding will support Fuse’s original IP development, expansion of its development team, and continued investments into proprietary tools and technology.”
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Its website shows one current game called Playground Legends, described as “your ultimate multiplayer and battle royale destination!” The site also calls it “a game that redefines the mobile multiplayer experience” by allowing players to “engage in electrifying multiplayer battles, dive into dynamic player versus player shooter action, and enjoy the thrill of cooperative team play in our co-op modes.”
Ibrahim Hafeez, investor at Griffin Gaming, explained: “We look for studios that don’t just have talent — they have a clear, enduring vision. Fuse brings that rare combination of creative excellence, operational discipline, and an intuitive understanding of what players want. We’re excited to back a team that’s not just chasing trends, but setting the foundation for the future of games.”
Fuse Games says it is on a mission to “ignite imagination” with a focus on “crafting interactive adventures that resonate with players worldwide and deliver truly memorable experiences that connect communities and spark lasting memories.”
Akin Şahan, co-founder and CEO of Fuse Games, said that “Fuse was founded on the idea that truly great games marry accessibility with depth — games that welcome everyone but reward mastery. With Griffin’s support, we’re accelerating our roadmap to deliver new IP that blends technical innovation with pure player joy. This partnership gives us the opportunity to scale the studio without compromising the creative spirit that defines us.”
‘Playground Legends’
Griffin Gaming highlighted that the Turkish firm’s mission is “to deliver player-first experiences that stand the test of time.”
Santa Monica–headquartered Griffin Gaming has more than $1.5 billion in assets under management and invests in seed through growth-stage companies across software infrastructure, content, and platforms in gaming.
