{"id":50344,"date":"2025-08-25T14:39:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=50344"},"modified":"2025-08-25T14:51:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:51:35","slug":"impact46-acquires-kammelna-in-53-million-deal-to-boost-saudi-arabias-gaming-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2025\/08\/impact46-acquires-kammelna-in-53-million-deal-to-boost-saudi-arabias-gaming-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact46 Acquires kammelna in $53 Million Deal to Boost Saudi Arabia\u2019s Gaming Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"152\">Impact46 Announces Full Acquisition of Kammelna in a $53 Million Deal to Support the Regional Gaming Industry<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"152\">The transaction aligns with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 strategy, which prioritizes the growth of the gaming and esports sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"383\">Impact46 has announced the full acquisition of Saudi-based gaming studio Kammelna in a deal valued at over SAR 200 million ($53 million), underscoring the growing focus on the Kingdom\u2019s gaming sector in line with Vision 2030.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"605\">The transaction comes at a time when Saudi Arabia\u2019s gaming industry is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by the Kingdom\u2019s economic diversification strategy that places creative and entertainment industries at its core.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"647\">Strengthening the Gaming Ecosystem<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"913\">This acquisition is expected to reinforce Impact46\u2019s position as a leading venture capital firm backing startups and high-potential tech ventures, particularly in the fast-growing digital gaming segment that continues to attract strong interest from Saudi youth.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1086\">Founded in Dammam, Kammelna quickly established itself as one of the most successful local studios specializing in digital card games, most notably the popular <em data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1083\">Baloot<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1267\">The studio\u2019s apps have been downloaded over six million times, boasting more than one million monthly active users\u2014a testament to the high level of engagement with its products.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1444\">With a team of around 40 employees spanning engineering, product development, and creative arts, Kammelna is the largest independent employer in the Kingdom\u2019s gaming sector.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1694\">Beyond the technical front, the studio has had a significant cultural and social impact.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1694\">Its digital tournaments have drawn more than 150,000 participants, cementing its role in celebrating and preserving a cornerstone of Saudi cultural identity.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1716\">About Impact46<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1983\">Impact46 is a venture capital firm with deep expertise in managing dedicated funds, including one focused on gaming and esports, with assets under management exceeding SAR 2.3 billion.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1983\">The firm has generated returns of more than SAR 3.3 billion for its investors.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2189\">It was among the early investors in leading Saudi startups such as Rasan and Jahez, while also expanding its portfolio to include prominent regional players such as AlMatar, Sayara, and ZenHR.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2399\">The acquisition of Kammelna is expected to significantly accelerate the development of Saudi Arabia\u2019s gaming ecosystem, attracting further regional and global investments into this rapidly expanding sector.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2571\">This move also aligns with broader efforts to position the Kingdom as a regional hub for gaming and esports across the Middle East and North Africa in the coming years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Impact46 has announced the full acquisition of Saudi-based gaming studio Kammelna in a deal valued at over SAR 200 million ($53 million), underscoring the growing focus on the Kingdom\u2019s gaming sector in line with Vision 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