Mumbai-based gaming studio Triple Tap Games raises $1.2 million in a pre-Seed funding round

Mumbai-based gaming studio Triple Tap Games has raised $1.2 million in a funding round led by Eximius Ventures and Kalaari Capital, along with prominent angel investors from the entertainment and gaming community.

The startup said the latest investment will fuel its mission to build a portfolio of innovative mobile games in the ‘relax and unwind’ category, tailored to a global audience. 

It will utilise the proceeds to launch and scale games in the US and Europe.

What does Triple Tap Games do?

Founded in 2024 by Karan Khairajani (CEO), Triple Tap blends innovative design, AI-driven development, and a deep understanding of casual gaming to deliver engaging and accessible experiences.

The team has previously created titles like Soap Cutting, Acrylic Nails, and Hair Dye, which it claims to have amassed over 400 million mobile game downloads.

In 2021, the team was acquired by Crazy Labs and is now embarking on a new journey to create hybrid casual games.

Leadership comments

"We are excited to announce this fundraise, which will fuel our vision to build in the category of 'relax and unwind' games. Our team (Siddhesh Dhopatkar, Ravish Dhanawde, Hari Saurabh Singh, Makhmoor Syed, Harshad Joshi, Peter Pawan and Sankalp Jajodia), with over a decade of experience in the gaming space, is uniquely positioned to understand what players want."

"By leveraging AI, we're building an extensive content pipeline to deliver truly engaging experiences. We're grateful for the support of our distinguished VC funds and angel investors," said Karan Khairajani, Founder of Triple Tap Games.

Investors comment

“Triple Tap combines a world-class team with a clear vision to unlock the untapped potential of hybrid-casual gaming,” said Pearl, Founder and Managing Partner at Eximius Ventures. “Karan’s track record of building and exiting a globally recognized studio, coupled with his focus on a women-centric audience and leveraging AI to accelerate production and deliver fresh, high-quality content, makes this an exciting opportunity,” added Pearl Agarwal, Founder and Managing Partner, Eximius Ventures.

“Karan is one of the rare founders who brings deep passion and unique insights into the gaming market. His experience of building global games has equipped him to push boundaries and craft engaging experiences for players worldwide. We're thrilled to partner with Triple Tap as they bring world-class hybrid-casual games to life — building from India, for the world”, said Harshit Kumar, AVP at Kalaari Capital.