Istanbul-based SekGames receives investment from Qatar Development Bank
The mobile game studio was selected among 11 startups supported under the Startup Qatar Investment Program, receiving pre-seed funding for growth.
Elena Whitmore 
Founded in 2020 by Ali Osman K., Serkan Cotul, and Alper Kocabiyik, SekGames, a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, has secured pre-seed investment through the Startup Qatar Investment Program. The support comes from the Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and is aimed at helping the company expand its publishing efforts and broaden its game portfolio.
Selected from nearly 2,000 global applicants
The program, which attracted close to 2,000 applications from countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and India, recognized SekGames for its creative direction and growth potential. The studio was included among the 11 startups chosen for investment under the initiative, positioning itself for further development within the competitive mobile gaming industry.
SekGames has focused on hybrid casual titles and is known for a range of mobile games including Police Station Idle, Dream Hospital, Coffee Shop Idle, and Money Print Idle. These titles reflect the studio’s approach to delivering accessible and engaging gameplay experiences to a wide user base. With the pre-seed funding in place, the company plans to allocate resources toward both new game development and enhanced publishing capabilities.
Appreciation to supporters and team
In a statement, the SekGames team thanked the Qatar Development Bank for its support, noting, “We thank QDB for their support. We are also grateful to all our team members and business partners who have worked with us so far.” The acknowledgment points to the company’s appreciation of both external support and internal collaboration as key components of its progress.
Recruitment and long-term plans
As part of its next steps, SekGames announced its intention to strengthen its team, inviting skilled game developers and professionals to be part of its journey. The company aims to continue growing steadily while establishing a more structured presence in the mobile gaming landscape.
The investment marks a notable step for the Istanbul-based studio as it seeks to solidify its position in an increasingly crowded market. By focusing on both content development and operational expansion, SekGames intends to utilize the funding as a strategic tool for its long-term vision.
