About Merak Capital
Merak Capital is an investment firm focused on technology opportunities across multiple stages and industries.
Merak is built on deep technology research and understanding, staying at the forefront of digital trends, and finding investment opportunities that are aligned with adoption cycles from different sectors, locally, regionally, and globally. The firm aims to partner with the builders of tomorrow in leading technological transformations, unlocking new markets and opportunities for growth, where innovation, fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit, shapes our future.
Merak specializes in alternative asset classes such as venture capital, private equity, credit financing, and special projects. The firm is licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia and was founded in 2018 by Saudi nationals with extensive experience in technology and investments.
Moreover, Merak Capital was featured in a Stanford Graduate School of Business Case Study. The case study highlights how Merak Capital quickly became a prominent player in the Middle East’s tech landscape. Read more: Stanford Graduate School of Business
Merak Growth Story Through the Years of Innovation Expansion and Lasting Impact
Preparation of filling and submission to the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for company licensing.
Merak Capital granted licenses by KSA’s Capital Market Authority (CMA).
Successfully fulfilled
the CMA requirements for establishing our investment platform.
Officially launched our firm’s operations with the flagship SR 131.25 million Venture Capital Fund, Merak Technology Ventures Fund.
- Formally established a
private equity practice by bolstering our team and fund activities. - Merak Technology Ventures Fund launched the company’s flagship venture capital fund.
Closed our inaugural private equity transaction, Master Works, valued at SAR 145 million.
- Closed a private equity transaction with Jisr HR valued at SAR 112.7 million.
- Closed a private equity transaction with Shift Inc valued at SAR 310.8 million.
Merak Capital unveiled its second Venture Capital fund, the Merak Gaming Fund, totalling SAR 306 million dedicated to propelling early stage gaming ventures in Saudi and beyond.
- Closed a private equity transaction with Arsann valued at SAR 100 million.
- Launched an Open Ended Murabaha Fund in Compliance with Shariah.
