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ShipBee, a Doha-based logistics startup offering AI-powered digital logistics solutions, has closed a $235,000 (QAR 855,000) pre-seed funding round. Led by Qatar-based GrowthX and supported by two angel investors along with $40,000 in founder bootstrapped capital, the deal values ShipBee at $1 million (QAR 3.57 million).
Founded in March 2024 by Tamer Raafat and Amer Azani, ShipBee provides a one-stop marketplace and SaaS platform for local and international logistics, featuring AI integration, mobile apps for users and drivers, and express shipping services. The company is incubated by Qatar Development Bank’s mobility incubator and the Digital Incubation Center.
This funding will enable ShipBee to expand its team, accelerate product development, secure government contracts, and scale operations regionally. The startup has already partnered with industry leaders such as Snoonu, Qatar Post, DHL, and China’s AI logistics firm NEXX, gaining traction in the Qatar and MENA logistics sector.
Tamer Raafat, CEO and co-founder, said, “This funding empowers us to scale our vision of simplifying logistics through cutting-edge technology. ShipBee aims to build a smart logistics ecosystem in Qatar and MENA leveraging AI and innovation.”
Hamad Al Hajri, CEO & Founder of GrowthX and Snoonu, expressed confidence in ShipBee’s potential: “ShipBee aligns perfectly with Qatar’s Vision 2030 to become a global logistics hub and digital economy leader. We are proud to support their pioneering vision to transform logistics in the region.”
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