Technology logistics startup ShipBee has raised $500,000 in seed funding to expand and improve its digital logistics platform.
The funding round took place in Doha, Qatar and was led by venture capital firm GrowthX Capital, which supports innovative startups in the region.
ShipBee is building an AI-powered digital logistics marketplace that connects businesses and customers with shipping and delivery service providers on one platform. Users can book shipments, compare logistics options, and track deliveries in real time through the platform.
Before this round, ShipBee had already raised $235,000 in a pre-seed funding round to support its early development.
The startup has also received support and worked with major logistics companies such as DHL, Qatar Post, and Snoonu, along with several local retailers and service providers. These partnerships helped the company expand its logistics network.
The new funding will be used to improve ShipBee’s technology platform, grow its team, and add more advanced artificial intelligence features.
With these upgrades, users will benefit from real-time shipment tracking, better route planning, and forecasting tools that help reduce delays and improve efficiency in logistics.
As ShipBee grows, it could support the digital economy in Qatar as the country works to become a hub for innovation. The company also plans to expand into other markets such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
ShipBee was founded in 2024 by Tamer Raafat and Amer Azani. The company is registered in the Qatar Free Zones.
The startup aims to improve the logistics industry across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by creating a single digital ecosystem for shipping and delivery services.
ShipBee focuses on making logistics easier through an AI-powered marketplace where users can request shipments, compare delivery options, and track their orders in real time.
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