Qatar’s Shipbee Raises $235,000 Pre-Seed Round Led by GrowthX
Qatar-based Shipbee, a fast-rising player in the logistics technology sector, has successfully closed a $235,000 pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by prominent venture capital firm GrowthX, and marks a significant step forward for Shipbee’s ambitions to reshape logistics solutions in the region.
Founded in 2023, Shipbee’s platform specializes in streamlining international shipping for e-commerce merchants and SMEs by providing an end-to-end tech solution that integrates cross-border logistics, shipping management, and customs clearance. As e-commerce continues its rapid growth across the MENA region, efficient logistics has become a key differentiator for online businesses aiming to access new markets.
The funding will be channeled into tech development, market expansion, and further product enhancement. The founders see the investment as validation of their core proposition, which aims to reduce shipping costs and delivery times for thousands of SME retailers.
According to the company, Shipbee plans to deploy the newly raised capital to accelerate product development, expand its presence in the GCC market, and further invest in customer acquisition. The platform already offers a suite of services that address major pain points in cross-border logistics, such as real-time tracking, transparent pricing, and automated documentation.
A representative from Shipbee stated: “This investment will help us advance our product to the next level and empower thousands of retailers to overcome logistics barriers across the region.”
The backing from GrowthX, which is known for supporting high-potential startups across emerging markets, signals growing investor confidence in innovative solutions targeting e-commerce infrastructure in the Middle East.
As both online retail and cross-border transactions continue to surge, the success of ventures like Shipbee highlights the accelerating demand for smarter logistics platforms offering timely, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for the digital economy.
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