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Cyprus-based Studio 42 has raised $3.6M in Seed funding, led by Play Ventures, to launch its first hybrid game and develop new puzzle concepts.

PRIVATEMay 15, 2025

Amount Raised

$3.6 Million

Round Type

Seed

LimassolGamingVideo Games

Investors

GEM CapitalArcadia Gaming PartnersPlay Ventures

Description

Mobile game startup Studio 42 has secured $3.6 million in Seed funding to boost development on its debut title. The funding round was led by Play Ventures, with contributions from GEM Capital and Arcadia Gaming Partners. Studio 42 aims to innovate the puzzle genre using a hybrid-casual approach. Their first original title is already in development, leveraging a data-driven strategy for rapid iterations.

Quick answer

Studio42 raised $3.6 Million in a Seed round, dated May 15, 2025. Investors: GEM Capital, Arcadia Gaming Partners and Play Ventures. Studio42 is based in Limassol, Cyprus, Cyprus.

How much did Studio42 raise?
Studio42 raised $3.6 Million in a Seed round on May 15, 2025.
Who invested in Studio42?
GEM Capital, Arcadia Gaming Partners and Play Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Studio42 do?
Studio 42 is an experienced team of professionals creating casual puzzle games.
Where is Studio42 based and how big is it?
Studio42 is based in Limassol, Cyprus, Cyprus.
Who are the decision-makers at Studio42?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Studio42. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Gaming and Video Games around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Studio42 that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Spekter Games raised $4.8M (Pre-Seed) on June 26, 2025.
  • Virtuix raised $3.3M (Series B) on June 23, 2025.
  • Studio555 raised $4.6M (Seed) on June 16, 2025.
  • Bigger Games raised $25M (Series A) on June 16, 2025.
  • Nice Plans Studio raised $3M (Seed) on June 12, 2025.
  • Amplitude Studios raised $14M (Series A) on May 27, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Studio42

Location

Limassol, Cyprus, Cyprus

About

Studio 42 is an experienced team of professionals creating casual puzzle games. We've been making games together for years, and now we’re preparing to launch our first independent game as a new studio. We believe that genius lies in simplicity. This principle guides everything we do — from gameplay to player interactions. And we chose “42” as a symbol of a simple answer to complex questions.

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