• Mighty Bear Games has raised $4 million to expand its GOAT Gaming platform, which allows AI agents to play Telegram games and earn rewards for users.
  • The funding will support AI-powered gaming infrastructure, enabling third-party developers to integrate autonomous agents into their Telegram-based games.

Mighty Bear Games has raised $4 million to advance its GOAT Gaming platform, which enables artificial intelligence (AI) agents to play Telegram games and earn rewards on behalf of human players.

The funding, backed by TON Ventures, Karatage, Amber, and Bitscale, brings the platform’s total investment to $15 million.

GOAT Gaming focuses on idle and competitive gaming on Telegram, boasting a community of over five million active users. Unlike AI bots that disrupt multiplayer experiences, GOAT Gaming ensures its AI agents, called AlphaGOATs, operate only in games without human participants. These agents engage in tasks such as competing in matches, unlocking upgrades, and generating rewards for users.

GOAT Gaming’s AI agents, AlphaGOATs, are set to launch on February 6. They leverage Telegram’s MiniApps to create personalized gaming experiences, competing in tournaments and prediction markets. The company’s AlphaAI tooling suite enables developers to integrate AI-driven agents into their games seamlessly.

Simon Davis, CEO of Mighty Bear Games, emphasized the shift toward AI-powered gaming:

"AI agency is essentially the future of user-generated content… In the next two to three years, people will develop top-performing Roblox games and Fortnite maps by prompting AI."

Mighty Bear Games, previously known for multiplayer action titles like Butter Royale and Mighty Action Heroes, has transitioned into an AI-focused gaming infrastructure provider. Over the past year, it has collaborated with developers to create 37 Fortnite minigames using AI tools.

As AI continues to influence gaming, Davis acknowledged mixed industry reactions. While some developers view AI as a threat, he sees it as an opportunity for smaller studios to compete with larger companies. The latest funding will support AI infrastructure development, game expansion, and third-party developer integration.

Currently, GOAT Gaming hosts seven games, with plans to introduce new titles every few weeks. The company is also expanding beyond Singapore to Vietnam and Europe to tap into global talent.

Edited by Harshajit Sarmah