TaleMonster Games, a studio founded by Peak Games veterans on a mission to bring depth and creativity back to casual puzzle games, announced a $7 million seed round led by General Catalyst, alongside a16z Speedrun, Arcadia, and Ludus Ventures.
The funding will accelerate development of the team’s first titles and support continued investment in the creative and technical foundations for a new generation of casual puzzle games.
“We’re a multidisciplinary founding team united by a shared obsession with product and a deep love for games. “We started TaleMonster because we saw something missing in the games we loved. Casual games have become too predictable, too optimized, and not enough fun. We believe players deserve better: games that surprise, challenge, and evolve with them.”
Irem Sumer, Co-founder and CEO at TaleMonster Games
TaleMonster Games Founders
The founding team brings deep experience from some of the most successful games in the space, including titles built at Peak Games, which was acquired by Zynga for $ 1.8 B. They combine years of experience building and scaling hit puzzle games, with a proven track record in crafting high-quality products end-to-end.
With deep roots in both creative and technical disciplines, TaleMonster is built to move fast, execute with care, and deliver games that last.
This seed round will help TaleMonster scale its vision: building rich, evergreen puzzle games that grow with their players. They plan to expand the team, accelerate development, and continue investing in reusable systems that support smarter game design, personalized experiences, and efficient content delivery to launch faster, learn quicker, and build a portfolio of games that players can return to over time.
“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.”
Irem Sumer, Co-founder and CEO at TaleMonster Games
In a market where thousands of games launch each year and most are forgotten within months, TaleMonster is taking a different path. Their focus isn’t just on launching a single hit, but on building a team of passionate, curious people who can create multiple standout titles over time.
By creating an environment where great talent can thrive, the studio aims to develop not only games that last but a culture that lasts just as long. Their first title, Match Valley, proves they’re on the right track, with players spending an average of 52 minutes in the game each day.
“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.”
Irem Sumer, Co-founder and CEO at TaleMonster Games
Managing Director of Arcadia, Akın Babayiğit, said:
“I’ve been with TaleMonster Games since the first day. It’s rare to come across a team this focused, creative, and fast at the same time. The team is not trying to follow trends. They are building a new standard for casual puzzle games. What started as a bold idea quickly turned into a team that is changing the way we think about casual gaming. I’m truly excited for what comes next.”
Akin Babayigit, Managing Director, Arcadia
Zeynep Yavuz, Partner at General Catalyst said:
“At General Catalyst, we have a long-standing history of investing in gaming with Discord, Superplay, Brain Games and others. With our investment in TaleMonster Games, we’re backing a team with deep experience and a fresh vision for casual games – at a time when many have become overly optimized and commoditized. Talemonster Games is on a mission to bring back the fun with unexpected twists, evolving gameplay, and challenges that grow with the player.”
Zeynep Yavuz, Partner at General Catalyst
