Türkiye's Bucked Games lands fresh backing for kids' learning games
What's the deal? Istanbul-based Bucked GamesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has raised an undisclosed round from StartupfonDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → Tohum GSYF and Startupfon Co-Invest. The edtech startup, founded by Ahmet Can Yılmaz, builds safe, educational digital games for children. It will use the money to grow and expand its ecosystem.
What's the endgame? Bucked Games blends pedagogy with game design to help children learn while they play, aiming to boost their cognitive development, problem-solving, and creativity. Its flagship product, Mayanimo, is an AI-powered platform for students from preschool through sixth grade.
What's the traction? Mayanimo is used by more than 10,000 students across roughly 300 schools in Türkiye. The company also designs games for brands: titles built with Vodafone have passed 2 million downloads, and Ozmo Adventure Land, developed with ŞölenDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, is played in more than 35 countries.
Why now? The round follows a reported $500,000 raise last year led by Insha GSYF. This new backing from Startupfon's funds marks continued support from local investors for the studio.
The signal: Türkiye's gaming sector has drawn heavy capital in 2026, with Grand Games raising $70 million in May and Bold GamesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → securing $6 million in June. Much of that total, however, concentrated in a handful of companies. Bucked Games' smaller round shows local funds still backing earlier-stage, niche studios beyond the headline deals.
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