Impact46 has announced investments exceeding SAR 25 million (over $6.6 million) across five gaming studios—Fahy, NJD, Game Cooks, Starvania, and Alpaka—under its SAR 150 million ($40 million) Gaming Fund launched in March 2024. These studios cover mobile, PC, console, VR, and hybrid-casual genres, creating culturally localized yet globally appealing games.
This investment expands Impact46’s portfolio, building on earlier 2025 funding rounds in Spoilz and Spekter Games, growing to seven active gaming ventures. The fund underscores Impact46’s commitment to supporting founders driving digital content innovation and shaping the future of gaming in the MENA region.
Managing Partner Basmah Alsinaidi emphasized gaming as a cultural language of youth and creativity, noting that Impact46 backs companies building the next-generation gaming infrastructure, stories, and platforms.
The move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy and Vision 2030 goals, positioning the Kingdom as a global gaming hub. Supportive national programs like the National Development Fund, Saudi Esports Federation, and Ministry of Communication initiatives further fuel this growth.
About the Studios:
- Fahy: Saudi mobile studio focused on fun, rewarding gameplay.
- NJD Games: Saudi mobile studio creating joyful, memorable experiences.
- Game Cooks: Riyadh-based multi-platform studio (VR, mobile, PC) known for action-adventure puzzle games with cultural localization and international awards.
- Starvania: Saudi indie studio crafting thoughtful fantasy universes for PC and consoles.
- Alpaka: Mobile studio specializing in next-gen hybrid-casual action games.
- Spoilz: Mobile games connecting cultures (earlier investment).
- Spekter Games: Publisher blending Web2 and Web3 for scalable mobile games (earlier investment).
