ElGoat Secures $266K to Scale Football Prediction Platform

ElGoat raised $266,000 in a seed round via Trigon at a $2.66 million valuation Founded in March 2026 by Mohammed Almunajem, former Al Shabab Club president Platform offers skill-based football predictions without betting or cash rewards Covers leagues such as the English Premier League and Saudi Roshn League Funding will support product development, user growth, and regional expansion Targets rising demand for interactive sports gaming in MENA Saudi startup targets sports gaming boom Saudi-based sportstech startup ElGoat has raised $266,000 in a seed funding round via Trigon , reaching a valuation of $2.66 million as it looks to expand its presence in the fast-growing sports gaming sector. The company launched in March 2026, founded by Mohammed Almunajem, the former president of Al Shabab Club. It focuses on building a football prediction platform that shifts fan engagement beyond passive viewing into interactive gameplay. A skill-based alternative to betting ElGoat positions itself as a free-to-play platform that removes financial risk while preserving competition. Users can test their football knowledge by predicting match outcomes, exact scores, and goal scorers. The platform does not offer cash rewards or betting mechanics. Instead, it relies on a points-based system that rewards accuracy and consistency. Players compete on global leaderboards or within private leagues, creating a social and competitive experience. This approach aligns with regional dynamics, where regulated or restricted betting markets push demand toward alternative forms of engagement. How the platform works ElGoat builds its gameplay around structured scoring and limited predictions per round to maintain challenge and engagement. Key features include: Predictions for match outcomes, exact scores, and goal scorers Coverage of major competitions such as the English Premier League and Saudi Roshn League Points system rewarding both basic and advanced football knowledge Global leaderboard rankin