UAE Startup SPARQ Secures $8.5M to Revolutionize AI Game Development

SPARQ, an innovative startup in the UAE, has launched an $8.5 million seed funding round with backing from the a16z Scout Fund. Founded by Christopher Pail and Christoffer Wilhelmsen, the company spent two years developing a proprietary AAA-grade C++ game engine. With a 6,000-person waitlist for beta access, SPARQ aims to empower creators while competing in a tough gaming market. The initiative is supported by Ras Al Khaimah’s Innovation City, focusing on attracting cutting-edge tech firms.