OZI Group

What OZI Group does

OZI Group is a privately-held incubator and innovation group headquartered in Dubai (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) with primary operations in Lahore, Pakistan, and client footprint across the UAE, Pakistan, Qatar, South Africa, France, and the United States. The company operates a portfolio of 13 wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning mobile gaming studios (The Game Storm Studio, Play Max Group, Brilliant Games, Desert Safari Studio, Play Zee Studio, Raydiex, Lupo Games, Oasis Studio), technology services firms (Ozi Technology, ArgonTech, NexSkill, Cloud Gate Technologies), and an EV/battery venture (Jolta Batteries). The group reports 30M+ USD in revenue, 5B+ downloads, and 50M+ active users across its gaming and app ecosystem, and is recognized by Google, Voodoo, TapNation, and Supersonic (Unity).

The group runs two complementary lines of business. The first is a B2B enterprise technology services practice delivering bespoke consulting and implementation work in Digital Transformation, IT Governance/Risk/Compliance (GRC), AI Strategy, FinTech, ERP/CRM, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain/Web3, sold through direct enterprise sales to ministries, central banks, telecom operators, insurers, hospitality groups, and industrial clients, with engagements anchored in COBIT and ITIL frameworks. The second is a portfolio of proprietary SaaS and platform products including Dialtics (AI-powered call center analytics using NLP and speech recognition), Retail Viewlytics Pro (TensorFlow-based computer vision for retail), the Galileo Protocol multi-chain NFT marketplace, an ISO 8583-compliant indigenous payment gateway, a mobile wallet and digital financial services platform, and an AI-powered Complaint Management System deployed at Qatar Central Bank. The group also incubates and accelerates mobile gaming and app startups through training, mentoring, and spin-off programs.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements (project-based, multi-year contracts), recurring SaaS subscriptions for proprietary platforms, and incubation/licensing arrangements (investments, publishing deals, spin-off funding) across the subsidiary ecosystem. GTM is consultative and enterprise-field-sales driven with no public pricing, and demand generation runs primarily through the corporate website, LinkedIn, and direct inquiry. OZI Group is founder-led (Usman Sheikh, CEO; Shahzad A. Qureshi, COO) with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or public funding rounds.

Name

OZI Group

Legal name

OZI Group

Website

https://ozigroup.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OZI Group is a privately-held Dubai-headquartered incubator and enterprise technology services firm operating 13 subsidiaries across gaming studios, technology services, and EV/battery. It delivers bespoke consulting in AI, FinTech, GRC, ERP/CRM, cybersecurity, and blockchain to government and enterprise clients in MENA, South Asia, Africa, Europe, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Technology Services & Custom Software Development

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk & Business Continuity (BPAEAPAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, GRC Workflow & Audit Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAL), ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB), AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (HDAAAMAA)

Keywords

• Enterprise technology consulting
• Digital transformation services
• Fintech software development
• Blockchain web3 solutions
• Gaming startup incubation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Technology Consulting & Implementation Services: Bespoke consulting and implementation engagements for digital transformation, GRC, AI strategy, ERP/CRM, cybersecurity, and custom software development sold directly to enterprise and government clients. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements with defined scopes of work.
2. Incubation, Acceleration & Investment Programs: The group operates as a private incubator and innovation partner, providing training, strategic mentorship, incubation, and acceleration programs to aspiring developers and entrepreneurs in the mobile gaming and apps industry. Revenue flows include investments, publishing deals, and spin-off funding mechanisms.
3. SaaS Platform Products: Scalable SaaS platforms and products including AI analytics tools (Dialtics, Retail Viewlytics Pro), blockchain platforms, mobile wallets, and payment gateways designed around client workflows, users, and growth goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OZI Group is a private incubator and innovation partner that delivers bespoke enterprise technology services and proprietary software products across Digital Transformation, IT GRC, AI, FinTech, ERP/CRM, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Custom Software/SaaS, and Blockchain/Web3. It also operates a portfolio of 13 companies spanning 30+ mobile gaming studios, providing training, mentoring, incubation, acceleration, investment, and spin-off programs to gaming and app startups.

Product overview

OZI Group operates as a private incubator and innovation partner offering a portfolio of technology services and products across mobile gaming, applications, and next-generation technology domains. The company's service offerings include Digital Transformation, IT Governance/Risk/Compliance (GRC), AI Strategy & Implementation, FinTech Solutions, ERP & CRM Implementation, Data Governance & Privacy, Cybersecurity, Custom Software & SaaS, and Blockchain & Web3 services. Alongside services, OZI Group develops named products including AI-powered solutions (Dialtics for call centers, Retail Viewlytics Pro for retail analytics), regulatory platforms (Complaint Management System, Payment Gateway Platform, Mobile Wallet Platform), and the Galileo Protocol blockchain NFT marketplace. The group also operates 13 subsidiary companies spanning gaming studios (The Game Storm Studio, Play Max Group, Desert Safari Studio, Raydiex, Play Zee Studio, Brilliant Games), technology firms (Ozi Technology, ArgonTech, NexSkill, Cloud Gate Technologies), and EV/battery ventures (Jolta Batteries). OZI Group delivers solutions aligned with international frameworks like COBIT and ITIL, supported by training, mentoring, incubation, and acceleration programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Transformation Services Consulting and implementation services for digital transformation initiatives, covering operations automation, ISO 9001 compliance, ERP/CRM procurement, and franchise-ready digital operating models for enterprise and government clients.
• IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Services IT governance assessment and alignment services using COBIT and ITIL frameworks, including maturity profiling, regulatory compliance benchmarking, and audit readiness for financial institutions and government bodies.
• AI Strategy & Implementation Services AI adoption strategy development, use case identification, technical architecture design, production MVP implementation, and internal capability building programs for enterprise clients.
• FinTech Solutions Services Digital finance product development services including payment gateways, mobile wallets, transaction switching platforms, and financial ecosystem integrations for banks, telecom operators, and financial institutions.
• ERP & CRM Implementation Services Enterprise system assessment, deployment, and integration services for CRM, ERP, HR, and related platforms with ongoing optimization and support for enterprise clients.
• Data Governance & Privacy Services Data governance framework design, privacy policy development, ownership model establishment, and privacy-aware data management practices for enterprise and government clients.
• Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity assessment services including maturity profiling, vulnerability analysis, incident response evaluation, and remediation roadmap development aligned with regulatory frameworks for financial institutions and government bodies.
• Custom Software & SaaS Development Tailored software product development and scalable SaaS platform creation designed around specific client workflows, user needs, and growth objectives.
• Blockchain & Web3 Services Decentralized product development, token-enabled system implementation, and transparent digital ecosystem creation including NFT marketplaces and blockchain loyalty programs.
• Training, Mentoring, Incubation & Acceleration Program Startup support ecosystem providing training, strategic mentorship, incubation, acceleration, investment, and spin-off programs for developers and entrepreneurs in the mobile gaming and apps industry.
• Dialtics AI-powered call center analytics solution with real-time analytics, intelligent automation, NLP, and speech recognition that evaluates agent performance, detects inefficiencies, and understands customer sentiment in real time. Targeted at customer support operations, BPOs, and enterprises across USA, Pakistan, and global markets.
• Retail Viewlytics Pro AI-powered retail video analytics platform that uses computer vision and TensorFlow on AWS with Power BI reporting to transform video camera data into actionable insights, tracking customer movement, behavior, and footfall to optimize store layout, inventory planning, and staff efficiency. Targeted at retail supermarkets and e-commerce enterprises.
• Complaint Management System (CMS) Regulatory complaint management platform with AI-powered NLP analysis, automated routing, conversational AI chatbot for FAQs, real-time dashboards, and compliance monitoring for financial regulators. Deployed for Qatar Central Bank.
• Payment Gateway Platform Indigenous enterprise-grade payment gateway and transaction switching platform supporting ISO 8583 messaging, real-time authorization (Base-I), batch clearing and settlement (Base-II), 3D Secure authentication, HSM-based key management, and high-availability architecture. Built for banks, merchants, and payment ecosystem participants.
• Mobile Wallet & Digital Financial Services Platform Large-scale mobile wallet and digital financial services platform supporting prepaid/postpaid subscribers, airtime top-up, utility bill payments, merchant payments, branchless banking via agent networks, P2P transfers, and domestic/international remittances via mobile app, USSD, and SMS channels. Built for telecom operators and financial institutions.
• Galileo Protocol Blockchain-driven, multi-chain NFT marketplace platform with AI for luxury asset tokenization, integrating computer vision and blockchain for asset protection and transactional transparency across NFT networks.
• Blockchain-Based Loyalty Program Blockchain-based loyalty program supporting Eclipse API card integration, KYC, automated rewards flow, liquidity provisioning engine, crypto-to-cash conversion, customer wallet system, subscription management, and admin dashboard with fraud detection.
• Intranet Network Platform Enterprise intranet platform with recognition hub, wellness resources, campaign microsites, feedback surveys, collaboration tools, multilingual interface (Arabic/English), and analytics dashboard integrated with Microsoft 365 and HRIS. Deployed for an unnamed insurance company client.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5B+ total downloads across the gaming and app portfolio
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability13 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOZI Group is recognized by Google as part of the mobile gaming and apps ecosystem, indicating a co-development and go-to-market partnership for gaming and app products on Google's platforms.
• VoodoocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOZI Group is recognized by Voodoo, a leading mobile game publisher, as part of its partner ecosystem in the gaming space.
• TapNationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOZI Group is recognized by TapNation as a partner in its mobile gaming and apps ecosystem, enabling collaborative game publishing and development.
• Supersonic (Unity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOZI Group is recognized by Supersonic from Unity as a partner in mobile game development and publishing, leveraging Unity's game engine ecosystem.
• Ozi TechnologycoreOthersSubsidiary company of OZI Group focused on technology services and solutions, operating as part of the group's portfolio of 13 companies.
• The Game Storm StudiocoreOthersSubsidiary game development studio of OZI Group, operating as part of the group's 30+ game studios ecosystem.
• ArgonTechcoreOthersSubsidiary technology company of OZI Group (led by CEO Umer Dawood), providing technology services within the group's portfolio.
• Roadster InccoreOthersSubsidiary company of OZI Group operating within the mobile gaming and apps ecosystem.
• Play Max GroupcoreOthersSubsidiary gaming and app company of OZI Group (led by CEO Kashif Bilal), operating as part of the group's ecosystem.
• Desert Safari StudiocoreOthersSubsidiary game development studio of OZI Group, operating within the portfolio of 30+ game studios.
• RaydiexcoreOthersSubsidiary technology company of OZI Group (led by CEO Waqas Akram), operating as part of the group's ecosystem of companies.
• Cloud Gate TechnologiescoreOthersSubsidiary technology company of OZI Group operating within the group's technology services portfolio.
• Play Zee StudiocoreOthersSubsidiary game development studio of OZI Group (led by CEO Abdul Razzaq), operating within the group's portfolio.
• Brilliant GamescoreOthersSubsidiary gaming company of OZI Group (led by CEO Ali Ishfaq), operating within the ecosystem of 30+ game studios.
• NexSkillcoreOthersSubsidiary technology/skills company of OZI Group (led by CEO Fahad Iqbal Sheikh), operating within the group's portfolio.
• Jolta BatteriesminorOthersSubsidiary company of OZI Group focused on EV and battery technology, aligning with OZI Group's green initiative and EV/battery services.
• Lupo GamescoreOthersSubsidiary game development studio of OZI Group (led by CEO Laraib Zulfiqar), operating within the group's portfolio.
• Oasis StudiocoreOthersSubsidiary game studio of OZI Group (led by CEO Salman Sheikh), operating within the ecosystem of 30+ game studios.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cubix: US-headquartered software development and digital transformation firm with Pakistan engineering centers. Comparable to OZI for custom software/SaaS, AI/ML product builds, and enterprise modernization.
• Confiz: IT consulting and digital transformation firm with Pakistan/MEA delivery. Comparable to OZI for enterprise consulting, ERP implementations, and analytics work.
• VentureDive: Pakistan-founded technology company offering product development, digital transformation, and venture incubation. Directly overlaps with OZI's combination of bespoke software, AI services, and incubation/acceleration programs.
• NetSol Technologies: Pakistan-origin software company specializing in finance, lease, and asset finance solutions for global banks and OEMs. Comparable to OZI's FinTech and banking-focused delivery (payment gateway, mobile wallet, complaint management for QCB).
• Systems Limited: Pakistan-headquartered global IT services and digital transformation company. Directly comparable to OZI for enterprise consulting, GRC, ERP/CRM, and bespoke software delivery, with deeper scale and similar Middle East exposure.
• 10Pearls: US-headquartered digital transformation and product development firm with major Pakistan delivery centers. Closely comparable to OZI's AI strategy, custom software/SaaS, and enterprise modernization practices.

Broad incumbents

• Infosys: Global IT services and consulting giant with deep GRC, digital transformation, ERP, AI, and FinTech practices. Comparable to OZI at the enterprise services layer, representing the scale benchmark OZI competes against.
• ServiceNow: Global leader in enterprise workflow and GRC automation platforms. Comparable to the GRC workflow and audit automation domains that OZI delivers through its compliance/regulatory platform builds.

Regional players

• KalSoft: Pakistan-based digital transformation, ERP, and enterprise solutions provider with regional MEA presence. Comparable to OZI for ERP/CRM implementation and digital transformation advisory.
• Wavetec: Middle East-headquartered digital solutions provider serving banks, telecom operators, and government. Comparable to OZI's regional client base (Qatar Central Bank, UAE/Pakistan footprint) and FinTech delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ozigroupofcompanies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ozi-group

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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