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Ludus

Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Besiktas

Description

Ludus finds, invests in, and nurtures the best-in-class gaming startups.

Investor Profile

Ludus has made 19 investments, with 2 in the past 12 months and 53% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (63%)
  • Pre Seed (26%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)

Country Focus

  • Turkey (68%)
  • United States (16%)
  • Singapore (11%)
  • Finland (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Gaming
  • Mobile
  • Software
  • Video Games
  • Online Games
  • Mobile Apps
  • Casual Games
  • Information Technology
  • Advertising
  • Information Services
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Ludus frequently co-invest with?

Nordic Game Ventures
Europe, Skane Lan, Sweden, Malmö
Co-Investments: 1
Konvoy
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Co-Investments: 1
IV
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 1
Berkeley Angel Network
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
Alfabeat
Europe, Pomorskie, Poland, Gdansk
Co-Investments: 1
11-11 Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
AG
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 2
The Games Fund
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
TP
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Sariyer
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Ludus often collaborate with?

AB
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
JR
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JS
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
WT
Europe, Finland
Shared Deals: 1
MP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RG
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Ludus?

Playable Factory

Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Playable Factory is a software development that offers creative marketing technology to build a future of advertising.

AdvertisingMarketingSoftware
Series UnknownFeb 6, 2025
Mage

Izmir, Izmir, Turkey

Mage enables game studios to accelerate their production times and create top-tier games.

3D TechnologyAnimationGaming
SeedApr 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Midas Games

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Midas Games is an online gaming company dedicated to providing gamers with an unparalleled experience by designing games.

GamingMobile AppsOnline Games
Pre SeedMar 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Monetizr

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Monetizr is an in-game ad experience platform that integrates brand stories at scale into mobile games.

Ad NetworkAdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsB2BEnterprise SoftwareGamificationGamingMobile
SeedAug 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
ShapesXR

San Mateo, California, United States

ShapesXR is a collaborative design and prototyping platform for spatial apps and real-world 3D.

Information TechnologySoftwareUX DesignVirtual Reality
SeedAug 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,600,000
Fortune Mine Games

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Mobile Gaming Startup

MobileOnline Games
SeedJul 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Spektra Games

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

We create the most realistic simulation/racing games for mobile!

Casual GamesGaming
SeedJun 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,250,000
Paxie Games

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Paxie Games was founded in 2021, with one goal in mind, the in-house development of high-quality mobile games.

GamingMobileMobile AppsSoftwareVideo Games
SeedApr 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Gleam Games

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Gleam Games aims to bring the best in-game experiences through design and technology.

Casual GamesOnline GamesVideo Games
SeedApr 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Hypemasters

Dover, Delaware, United States

Hypemasters (est.2019) is a game development studio with a globally distributed team. Our mission is to create legendary gaming experiences.

GamingMMO GamesOnline GamesVideo Games
SeedJun 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,250,000