What’s the Current State of GameDev Investment?

At the Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025, Alexandra Kurdyumova, co-founder of Futura, took part in the panel discussion “Is This The Worst (Or Best) Time To Be Seeking Investment For Your Studio?” — and it turned out to be a truly insightful and engaging conversation.

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The discussion touched on how the market has become more cautious, how investments are now more selective, and why it’s especially important today not just to have a great game, but to structure it properly from both a legal and business perspective.

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Sasha shared the most common mistakes that tend to become red flags for investors, and what they look at first before saying “yes.”

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Together with Alexandra, the discussion featured experts from MY.GAMES Venture Capital, Impact46, Merak Capital, Alfa Games, and Steel Media.

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Big thanks to the organizers for the invitation, and to the fellow speakers for the honest discussion and valuable insights!