ShipBee, the AI-powered digital logistics startup transforming end-to-end delivery services across Qatar and the MENA region, has successfully closed its Pre-Seed funding round, raising QR855,000 from institutional and angel investors. This round was led by GrowthX (Angel VC) and supported by two individual investors, valuing the startup at QR3.57 million.
In addition to external funding, ShipBee’s co-founders Tamer Raafat and Amer Azani have bootstrapped the company with over QR150,000, showcasing deep founder commitment to revolutionising logistics with smart technology.
“This funding empowers us to scale our vision of simplifying logistics through cutting-edge technology,” said Tamer Raafat, Co-Founder & CEO of ShipBee. “We’re building an AI-driven ecosystem that makes logistics seamless for businesses and consumers across Qatar and the wider MENA region.”
What ShipBee Offers
Launched in March 2024, ShipBee is building a one-stop digital logistics platform that integrates:
- A real-time logistics marketplace
- Driver and user mobile apps
- AI-powered dispatch and delivery management
- SaaS tools for SMEs and enterprise shipping solutions
- Cross-border & EMS shipping via express.shipbee.io
ShipBee’s ecosystem enables real-time visibility, smart routing, scalable delivery operations, and seamless B2B and B2C logistics integration.
Strategic Partnerships & Incubation
ShipBee has already established major partnerships with industry leaders including Snoonu, Qatar Post, DHL, NEXX (China), and a growing number of local retail and service providers.
Recognised for its innovation, ShipBee:
- Won the 1st QDB Innovation Hackathon for Mobility
- Is incubated by Qatar Development Bank (QDB)’s Mobility Incubator via QBIC
- Participated in the Digital Incubation Center’s Idea Camp (8th Edition)
Growth-Focused Investment
This Pre-Seed round will support:
- Technology and platform development
- Marketing and customer acquisition
- Team hiring and talent acquisition
- Product-market fit and AI innovation
- Securing government contracts
Dr. Allan Villegas, a member of the QSTP executive board, has also joined ShipBee’s Board of Directors, further strengthening the company’s strategic direction.
“As Qatar positions itself as a global logistics hub aligned with Vision 2030, ShipBee is helping lead that transformation,” said Hamad Al Hajri, CEO of GrowthX and Founder of Snoonu. “We believe in their vision and proudly support this next phase of growth.”
