Transforming a Saudi Gaming Platform into a Full-Stack Gaming-as-a-Service (GaaS) Ecosystem
A Saudi Arabia–based gaming platform sought to build a connected ecosystem for gamers, creators, and global studios. With early traction across tournaments, distribution, and wallet features, it needed strategic direction to evolve into a regional gaming enabler and strengthen its position across the MENA value chain.
- Industry
- Gaming · Gaming-as-a-Service
- Region
- Saudi Arabia · MENA
The challenge
The client needed a cohesive growth strategy to evolve into an integrated ecosystem spanning publishing, distribution, community, and digital payments - identifying high-impact global partnerships, shaping monetization pathways, and building a financial narrative to support fundraising.
The approach
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Ecosystem and growth architecture
- Mapped platform capabilities across community, distribution, and wallet integration.
- Outlined a vertical-integration roadmap for publishing, distribution, community, and fintech.
- Analyzed market gaps and competitive dynamics for differentiated regional value.
- 02
Publishing expansion and partnership structuring
- Identified high-potential global studios for MENA entry.
- Shaped publishing pathways with rights structures and monetization models.
- Designed a partnership ecosystem including fintech and payments players.
- 03
Monetization design, financial modelling, and investor readiness
- Built integrated monetization spanning tournaments, distribution, wallet, and publishing.
- Developed financial projections and capital requirements.
- Crafted the investment narrative and fundraising materials.
The result
Sharpened the platform's growth path and strengthened its presence across the regional gaming value chain - creating momentum with global partners and preparing the team for investor conversations.
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- integrated ecosystem verticals
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