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.

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.

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

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

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