Studio 42 Secures $3.6M to Power Up Puzzle Games

Mobile game developer Studio 42 has raised $3.6 million in seed funding to support the development of its first title and grow its team. The round was led by Play Ventures, with backing from GEM Capital and Arcadia Gaming Partners. The studio’s 14-person team is spread across four countries and includes talent with experience from Belka Games, Snap Inc., Playrix, and Game Insight.

CEO Alexander Bogdanov shared that the studio is focused on delivering simple but deeply engaging gameplay, with a design philosophy rooted in clarity and creativity. “We believe genius lies in simplicity,” he said, as the team sets out to bring a new wave of puzzle games to life.

Studio 42’s debut project is built around familiar puzzle mechanics with a modern hybrid-casual approach. The team plans to operate with a fast iteration cycle powered by AI, aiming to test and evaluate up to 10 game concepts each year.

Play Ventures’ Henric Suuronen said, “We’re excited to support Aleksandr, Ivan, Pavel, and the talented crew at Studio 42. Their vision to evolve puzzle gameplay with a live-ops-first mindset and hybrid sensibility really stood out. Their background speaks volumes, and we’re confident in what they’ll build next.”