Observed Signal · Jan 15, 2025 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Aonic Invests $10M in Mobile Gaming Platform Mega Fortuna
Swedish gaming group Aonic has completed a $10 million minority investment in Mega Fortuna, a Turkish mobile gaming discovery and loyalty platform based in Bursa. The deal includes an option for Aonic to acquire the entire share capital of Mega Fortuna at a valuation of up to $70 million. Mega Fortuna, founded in early 2023 by Şeyhmus Ölker and Burak Göncü, operates the Richie Games platform, where mobile gamers earn real-world gift cards by discovering new games. The investment follows a €152 million growth investment in Aonic from Metric Capital Partners and Active Ownership. Aonic, which grew 73% in revenue in 2024, now comprises 12 companies in game development, publishing, and related services.
A $10M minority investment in a mobile gaming rewards platform signals continued consolidation in the gaming engagement space, but it's not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Aonic invested $10 million in Mega Fortuna as a minority stake.
- The deal includes an option to acquire Mega Fortuna for a valuation of up to $70 million.
- Mega Fortuna was founded in early 2023 and operates the Richie Games rewards platform.
- Founders Şeyhmus Ölker and Burak Göncü previously co-founded App Samurai and POW Games.
- Aonic's revenue increased by 73% in 2024.
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