Qila Games Raises $1M in Pre-Seed Round to Power India’s Next Gaming Frontier

March 2025 –In a move that signals the growing investor appetite for India’s gaming sector, Qila Games, a hybrid-casual gaming startup, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by an impressive cohort of global investors, including Atrium Angels, Chimera Venture Capital, Visceral Capital, Ventana Ventures, 91 Ventures, and Untitled Ventures.

Qila Games is redefining the future of hybrid-casual gaming by combining immersive storytelling with intuitive gameplay—blending the best of hyper-casual engagement with the depth of core gaming mechanics. The startup aims to build culturally resonant IPs that appeal to a global user base while staying rooted in local narratives.

Founded by a team of seasoned game developers and creative technologists, Qila Games envisions becoming a cornerstone of India’s digital entertainment economy. The $1 million funding will be deployed towards expanding its in-house game development capabilities, investing in talent acquisition, building scalable publishing infrastructure, and developing its first portfolio of high-retention hybrid-casual titles.

Commenting on the fundraise, Qila Games' founding team said:
"We are thrilled to welcome this stellar group of investors who share our belief that India can build the next generation of global gaming IPs. This capital will enable us to double down on product innovation and deliver world-class games from day one."

The hybrid-casual genre—a rising star in the global gaming industry—sits at the intersection of quick-play mechanics and long-term engagement strategies. With mobile-first gamers on the rise in India and emerging markets, Qila Games is positioned to tap into an underserved audience that craves fresh, culturally relevant content without compromising on playability.

The involvement of top-tier investors such as Atrium Angels and Chimera Venture Capital adds significant strategic weight to this round. Their experience in scaling digital-first businesses will be instrumental in helping Qila Games accelerate go-to-market strategies and monetize through data-driven design.

At Startup Movers, we take immense pride in having supported Qila Games as their fundraising compliance partner through this exciting journey. From structuring the round to ensuring due diligence, regulatory alignment, and startup-friendly compliance protocols, our goal has been to allow the founders to focus on what they do best—building amazing games. This collaboration exemplifies our core belief: that financial discipline is a competitive advantage in the innovation economy.

What’s next for Qila Games?
The startup is preparing to soft-launch its first titles later this year, leveraging early player data to fine-tune mechanics and drive retention. Parallelly, it aims to build a global community of creators and developers through strategic partnerships and publishing alliances. With a focus on mobile-first development and genre innovation, Qila Games is setting the stage to compete with the best in global gaming markets.

The timing of this raise is also notable. As India emerges as one of the fastest-growing gaming markets globally—with a projected 500M+ active gamers by 2026—venture capital is increasingly flowing toward studios that can build for scale, retention, and monetization. Qila Games represents a compelling intersection of local insight and global ambition.

From our vantage point at Startup Movers, Qila’s journey reinforces the need for compliance to move in sync with creativity. Supporting high-growth startups through their funding lifecycles—pre-seed to scale—is our way of enabling innovation with confidence.

We extend our congratulations to the Qila Games team and all participating investors. The game has officially begun—and it’s one we’re proud to play a role in.