Hybrid-casual gaming startup Qila Games has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding, with Chimera VC leading the round.
Other investors, including Visceral Capital, Atrium Angels, Ventatana Ventures, 91 Ventures, Untitled Ventures, and several angel investors, also participated.
The funding will be used to develop new intellectual properties (IPs), expand Qila Games’ portfolio, and enhance its technology and design capabilities.
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Founded in 2024 by Dhananjai Hari and Neeraj Mishra, Qila Games specializes in hybrid-casual games—blending the accessibility of casual gaming with the depth of mid-core experiences.
The company launched its first title, Ludo Hero, in February 2025, which reimagines the classic board game with strategic battles, conquests, and hero powers.