Soloband Games, the Cyprus studio behind World Tour Merge, has secured a Series A investment from Zubr Capital, a move that signals growing confidence in mid‑scale teams operating in the fast‑expanding Merge 2 genre. With over 1M downloads, a 4.8 rating, and a team stacked with Playrix and Melsoft alumni, Soloband is positioning itself as one of the most interesting emerging players in casual gaming.

World Tour Merge blends classic merge mechanics with narrative‑driven progression, following Ellie and her dog Max as they travel across countries, meet new characters, and uncover storylines that lay the groundwork for future franchise expansion.

Behind the product is a 25‑person team with experience from Playrix, Melsoft, and other established studios, bringing deep expertise in live ops, retention design, and product scaling. This combination of talent and early performance is a key reason Zubr Capital chose to invest.

With the new funding, Soloband plans to expand in‑game content, enhance monetisation and retention systems, and scale user acquisition globally, all critical levers for competing in a genre that continues to grow in both downloads and revenue. The company has also attracted early support from established industry leaders, featuring Andrei Yarantsau and Alexander Shilyaev, former executives of Melsoft Games, who provided both capital and operational know-how.

As the Merge 2 category evolves, Soloband’s blend of narrative ambition, operational discipline, and early market traction positions the studio as one of the most compelling mid‑scale players to watch.