SPARQ Raises $8.5M Seed
SPARQ, an Al Khaimah, UAE-based AI-native game engine and creator platform, has announced an $8.5 million seed round.
The funding round featured participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) through its scout fund, with additional involvement from Sheikh Ali Al Qasimi.
SPARQ plans to use the capital to scale its operations and launch its platform, supported by the establishment of the SPARQ Creators Centre in Ras Al Khaimah to attract global engineering and creative talent.
Founded by Christopher Pail and Christoffer Wilhelmsen, SPARQ is developing an AI-native game engine and creator platform designed to simplify game development and expand access for millions of independent creators. Its AI-native engine manages backend complexities like coding, networking, and monetization. The company's mission is to democratize game development, allowing individual creators to build and publish high-quality games without requiring large studio resources.
Funding Details
Company Website: https://sparq.app/
Company: SPARQ
Raised: $8.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: May 21, 2026
Additional Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Sheikh Ali Al Qasimi
Company Website: https://sparq.app/
Software Category: Gaming Software / AI