Merak Capital’s team was invited to speak across several sessions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. In the weeks since, the conversations that started on stage have continued with founders, investors, and partners across the ecosystem.
Across three sessions, Rema Alyahya, Principal, Venture Capital, explored the forces shaping Saudi gaming: dissecting capital and talent in Investing in Play, spotlighting the female leaders and founders driving the sector in She Plays, and joining Ash Games Studios in Leveling Up to examine how authentic Arabian culture is going global.
Tackling the region’s shift toward market maturity, Faisal Sedrani, CEO of Exel by Merak, examined where smart capital is backing globally competitive studios in The Business of Gaming, before Abdulelah Alshareef, Principal, Venture Capital, broke down the move away from the traditional “build here, sell to the US” model toward self-sustaining local capital, regional M&A, and credible IPOs in Beyond the US Exit.
Let’s continue the conversation. Our team is always open to discussing and sharing insights on the key investment themes shaping today’s market.
