Under Soner Aydemir’s stewardship, Dream Games has risen quickly to become one of the most successful mobile games companies in the world. Its smash hit game, Royal Match, is regularly one of the highest grossing mobile games in the world, and is estimated to have generated almost $1bn in revenues.
Aydemir has had success previously in the mobile games sector as Product Director for the Istanbul-based mobile games company Peak Games, which was acquired by Zynga for $1.8bn in 2020.
Aydemir holds a BSc. in Computer Engineering from Koc University.
Founded in 2019 by a group of former Peak Games executives, Dream Games has quickly established itself as one of the standout mobile games companies globally. Best known for Royal Match, the company’s flagship title, Dream has combined exceptional production values with a product-led strategy that has won over tens of millions of users.
Royal Match has been a commercial phenomenon, reaching the number one position in mobile puzzle game revenues worldwide. In November 2024, the company followed up with a sequel, Royal Kingdom, which had a strong initial launch and reinforced Dream’s reputation for delivering polished, engaging games with long-term retention in mind.
Headquartered in Istanbul, Dream Games now employs over 300 people and has become a case study in how focused product execution and sustained user acquisition can deliver significant scale. In 2023, the company reportedly generated over $1.5bn in revenue, although aggressive investment in marketing led to a pre-tax loss of $130m. Despite this, few doubt the strength of the business model or the long-term value of its player base.
In May 2025, Dream Games announced a major new investment from CVC Capital Partners. The deal, which also included debt financing from Blackstone and others, reportedly valued the company at between $4bn and $5bn. It saw early investors including Balderton, Makers Fund, IVP and Index Ventures exit the business after more than five years. Dream’s five co-founders remain majority shareholders, and CVC becomes the company’s sole institutional equity partner.
The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. For Dream Games, it marks a new chapter in the company’s evolution. The capital will support further scaling of the Royal Match and Royal Kingdom franchises, investment into new game development, and continued global expansion.
The company’s success is a reminder that world-class games businesses can be built outside of the traditional centres of London, San Francisco and Helsinki. Dream’s ascent has been driven not by hype or aggressive monetisation tactics, but by a long-term commitment to quality and retention. With new backing from CVC and a strong leadership team still in place, Dream Games is well positioned to build on its already impressive success.