Qwacks, a Saudi gaming technology startup building next-generation tools for game developers, has raised SAR 1.8 million in a pre-seed funding round from Merak Capital. This investment marks a significant milestone for the company, which is one of the earliest in Saudi Arabia focused on developing core technology for game creation and live operations.
Building the Kingdom’s Gaming Infrastructure
As Saudi Arabia’s game development ecosystem expands, the demand for advanced infrastructure and developer-focused tooling is rapidly emerging. Qwacks is addressing this clear gap by creating homegrown technology that supports the local industry’s shift from consumer participation toward production and creation. Local studios are increasingly seeking efficient platforms to build, test, and scale their projects.
A Unified Platform for Developers
Founded in 2024, Qwacks is developing a unified technology layer designed to streamline the entire lifecycle of game development. The platform includes three complementary products:
- Flock: A scalable Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) specifically for online and multiplayer games.
- Protokite: An AI-enhanced playtesting system that connects developers with real players to improve performance and user experience.
- DataDuck: A market intelligence engine that aggregates data from various platforms to help studios validate ideas and identify new market opportunities.
Fueling Regional Expansion
The new funding will be used to accelerate the expansion of Qwacks’ technology stack, allowing the company to enhance its platform, deepen product integrations, and serve a wider network of studios across Saudi Arabia and the broader region. The capital will also support the strengthening of its operational capabilities to meet the rising demand for locally built gaming technology.
Anas Alsahli, CEO and Co-founder at Qwacks, commented: “Merak’s investment marks a major milestone for Qwacks. It allows us to accelerate the development of our unified platform and bring advanced backend, playtesting, and market intelligence tools to more studios across the region. Our mission is to give developers technology that removes friction, shortens production cycles, and helps them build better games, and this partnership moves us significantly closer to that goal.”
Abdulelah Alsharif, Vice President at Merak Capital, added: “At Merak, we continue to invest in the people and platforms shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s gaming sector. Qwacks is addressing a clear gap in the ecosystem and doing so with a vision that aligns with the Kingdom’s broader ambitions. We see their work as a meaningful step toward building the technical foundations that will enable local studios to thrive.”
About Qwacks
Qwacks is a Saudi gaming technology company focused on developing software solutions for game studios. The company builds tools that enhance production workflows and support data-informed decision-making across the development ecosystem.
About Merak Capital
Merak Capital is a Saudi-based multi-strategy investment firm focused on opportunities across multiple stages and industries. Built on deep technological insight and market research, Merak stays at the forefront of digital trends, identifying investments aligned with adoption cycles across sectors locally, regionally, and globally.
Source: Zawya
