Qwacks, a Saudi gaming technology startup building next-generation tools for game developers, has raised SAR 1.8 million ($480K) in pre-seed funding from Merak Capital, a Saudi-based investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority.
The investment marks a significant milestone for one of the earliest companies in Saudi Arabia focused on developing core technology for game creation and live operations.
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 for online and multiplayer games,
Protokite: An AI-enhanced playtesting system that connects developers with real players,
DataDuck: A market intelligence engine that aggregates data from platforms to help studios validate ideas and identify market opportunities.
The funding will support the company’s efforts to strengthen operational capabilities as demand for locally built gaming technology continues to rise.
“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.”
Abdulelah Alsharif, Vice President at Merak Capital
“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.”
Anas Alsahli, CEO and Co-founder at Qwacks
