Qila Games secures $1 Million Pre-Seed funding to expand Hybrid-Casual gaming portfolio

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Qila Games, a hybrid-casual gaming startup, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Chimera VC. The funding also saw participation from Visceral Capital, Atrium Angels, Ventana Ventures, 91 Ventures, Untitled Ventures, and other angel investors.

As reported by Moneycontrol, the startup aims to use the funding to develop new intellectual properties (IPs), expand its game portfolio, and enhance its technology and design capabilities. Qila Games was founded in 2024 by Dhananjai Hari and Neeraj Mishra, with a vision to create socially engaging experiences that bridge the gap between casual and midcore gaming.

“India and other emerging markets are at the cusp of a major shift in mobile gaming, and hybrid-casual is set to be the next big category…With this funding, we are doubling down on building engaging, high-quality games that resonate with these audiences,” said Hari.

Qila Games launched its first game, Ludo Hero, in February 2025. The game integrates traditional Ludo gameplay with strategic battles, conquests, and hero powers. The company aims to build a strong portfolio of hybrid-casual games that appeal to Indian players.

Krish Anurag, Managing Partner at Chimera Venture Capital, emphasized Qila Games’ potential, stating, “Qila Games has struck a perfect balance between bite-sized entertainment and meta progression to create immersiveness that can impact users. The consumer-centric focus and scalability of the product create a strong approach.”

Anurag also highlighted the broader potential of the Indian gaming market, saying, “The Indian gaming industry is creating phenomenal IPs, and being able to support these founders and their vision has been a privilege.”

The investment in Qila Games aligns with a broader trend in India’s growing gaming industry. Recently, Felicity Games raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by 3one4 Capital. In February, Triple Tap Games secured $1.2 million from Eximius Ventures and Kalaari Capital.

The Indian gaming industry is expanding rapidly. According to Niko Partners, a market research firm, mobile, PC, and console gaming revenue in India is projected to exceed $1 billion in 2025, marking a 13.6% increase from 2024. By 2028, the industry is expected to reach $1.4 billion, growing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%.

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