Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Saudi sports gaming startup ElGoat successfully secured $266,000 in a seed funding round via Trigon, reaching a valuation of $2.66 million

In a recent statement, ElGoat revealed that it will use the fresh capital to accelerate product development, user acquisition, and expansion into new markets.

Founded in March 2026 by Mohamad Almunajem, ElGoat strives to establish itself in the evolving sports gaming ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. It introduces a knowledge-based football prediction platform designed to transform how fans engage with the sport beyond passive viewing.

ElGoat enables users to predict match outcomes, exact scores, and goal scorers, earning points for accuracy and competing on global leaderboards or in private leagues.

The platform covers major football competitions, including the English Premier League and Saudi Roshn League, with a scoring system that rewards both basic and advanced football knowledge.