Exel by Merak
Overview
Exel by Merak is a gaming accelerator and innovation platform backed by Merak Capital that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage startups in the gaming sector.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evlnu GameWorks | Feb 2026 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Classy Games | May 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Blame the Game Studios | Feb 2026 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Copa Fantasy | Aug 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Dynamic Box Studio | Feb 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Key People
Faisal Sedrani
CEO
Mohammed Sameer Abu Jubara
Innovation And Partnerships Manager
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Exel by Merak based?
Exel by Merak is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
When was Exel by Merak founded?
Exel by Merak was founded in 2024.
How many portfolio companies does Exel by Merak have?
Exel by Merak has 22 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Exel by Merak's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Evlnu GameWorks, Classy Games, Blame the Game Studios, Copa Fantasy, Dynamic Box Studio.
What was Exel by Merak's most recent investment shown here?
Exel by Merak's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dynamic Box Studio in 2026.
What sectors does Exel by Merak focus on?
Exel by Merak focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Exel by Merak focus on?
Exel by Merak typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Exel by Merak's AUM?
Exel by Merak's assets under management are estimated between $80.0M and $82.0M.