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Griffin Gaming Partners Leads $7 Million Investment in Fuse Games, Supporting Ambitious New IP Development

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Griffin Gaming Partners, one of the world's largest venture capital firms focused exclusively on gaming, today announced it has led a $7M investment in Fuse Games, an independent studio founded by a talented team known for creating some of the world’s most iconic gaming experiences. Lakestar, NFX Capital, and Actera also participated in the round.

Fuse brings that rare combination of creative excellence, operational discipline, and an intuitive understanding of what players want. We're excited to back a team that’s not just chasing trends, but setting the foundation for the future of games.

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Fuse Games is focused on building globally accessible, deeply engaging games that blend technical excellence with pure player joy. The funding will support Fuse’s original IP development, expansion of its development team, and continued investments into proprietary tools and technology.

"We look for studios that don’t just have talent — they have a clear, enduring vision," said Ibrahim Hafeez, Investor at Griffin Gaming Partners. "Fuse brings that rare combination of creative excellence, operational discipline, and an intuitive understanding of what players want. We're excited to back a team that’s not just chasing trends, but setting the foundation for the future of games."

Fuse Games is already deep in development on its first project, with a mission to deliver player-first experiences that stand the test of time.

"Fuse was founded on the idea that truly great games marry accessibility with depth — games that welcome everyone but reward mastery," said Akin Şahan, Co-Founder and CEO of Fuse Games. "With Griffin’s support, we’re accelerating our roadmap to deliver new IP that blends technical innovation with pure player joy. This partnership gives us the opportunity to scale the studio without compromising the creative spirit that defines us."

Fuse Games is actively hiring across multiple disciplines as it continues to grow its world-class team. For more information, visit www.fusegam.es

About Griffin Gaming Partners

Griffin Gaming Partners is one of the world’s leading venture capital firms focused on the global gaming market with over $1.5B in assets under management. Griffin invests in seed through growth stage companies across software infrastructure, content, and platforms in gaming. For more information visit: www.griffingp.com.

About Fuse Games

Fuse Games is a forward-thinking mobile gaming studio on a mission to “Ignite Imagination”. Fuse Games blends cutting-edge technology and creative passion to push the boundaries of mobile entertainment, crafting interactive adventures that resonate with players worldwide and deliver truly memorable experiences that connect communities and spark lasting memories. For more information visit: www.fusegam.es

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Lexi Monaghan
Griffin Gaming Partners
lexi@griffingp.com
+1 925-915-0640

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Griffin Gaming Partners
lexi@griffingp.com
+1 925-915-0640

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