Funding Secured: Mobile Game Studio Granted $60 Million in Series A Investment from Good Job Games
In a significant move for the mobile gaming industry, Turkish company Good Job Games has raised $60 million in a Series A round, bringing its total funding to $83 million. This includes a $23 million seed round six months ago.
The investment, led by Menlo Ventures and Anthos Capital, with Bessemer Venture Partners participating, reflects strong confidence in Good Job Games' ability to scale and create standout games. The funding will be used to build a socially driven entertainment brand.
Good Job Games' flagship game, Match Villains, is driving this investment. The Match-3 game, designed to be endlessly replayable, deeply engaging, and competitive, is setting a new standard in the largest mobile gaming genre. It has achieved the highest 30-day retention (D30) in the Match-3 category on the App Store.
Ilker Ilicali, founder and CEO of Good Job Games, stated that the company is on a mission to build the most entertaining modern Match-3 game. He believes that Match Villains has the potential to become a generational franchise.
Zack Zaharis, Partner at Anthos Capital, appreciates the social, replayable, and well-executed experience of Good Job Games' Match Villains. Amy Wu Martin, Partner at Menlo Ventures, expresses excitement about Good Job Games' ability to keep players engaged. She has personally reached level 2000 in Good Job Games' Match Villains.
Good Job Games' strategy for their socially driven entertainment brand, as highlighted in their funding announcement, is to build a generational entertainment brand through timeless, socially-driven games that redefine genres with modern, highly satisfying experiences. This strategy involves continuous improvement in retention rates, introducing varied content like mini-games and live tournaments, and optimizing level design through data-driven approaches.
Both Menlo Ventures and Anthos Capital are excited to support Good Job Games as they scale Match Villains. Ilker Ilicali stated that the user feedback and exceptional data they are seeing make them excited and confident about what they're building. Visiting Good Job Games in Türkiye provided Zack Zaharis with a deeper understanding of the culture and talent driving the company's success.
The success of Good Job Games' game, Match Villains, is a testament to the company's dedication to delivering a unique and engaging gaming experience. With this new funding, Good Job Games is poised to continue redefining the Match-3 genre and establish itself as a leader in the mobile gaming industry.
[1] Good Job Games Funding Announcement [2] App Store Rankings for Match Villains [3] Industry Metrics for Match Villains
- The recent funding received by Good Job Games, totalling $83 million, is a testament to investors' faith in the company, as they see promising potential in the development of smartphone games, such as Match Villains, a standout Match-3 game that sets a new standard in the mobile gaming industry.
- The funding secured by Good Job Games will not only be invested in building a socially driven entertainment brand but also in the expansion of their smartphone gaming portfolio, including future releases of innovative gadgets, as the company seeks to establish itself as a leader in the mobile gaming industry.
