Saudi logistics startup Routech Express raised SAR 3.75M in pre-seed funding led by Q Fund to expand its digital shipping platform and logistics services.
Saudi logistics startup Routech Express has raised SAR 3.75 million (around $1 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by Q Fund, with participation from a group of angel investors.
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The new capital will be used to accelerate the company’s growth, expand its services within Saudi Arabia and internationally, and advance its technology platform, which allows customers to compare shipping options from multiple providers and manage deliveries through a single digital interface.
The funding follows Routech Express’s earlier recognition after securing first place in the Alf Mile programme, an initiative under the National Industrial Development and Logistics Programme (NIDLP). The programme supports entrepreneurship across industry, mining, and logistics as part of Saudi Vision 2030’s push to digitise and automate critical sectors.
Commenting on the round, Abdullah bin Muammar, chairman of Routech Express, said the investment comes as the shipping sector sees rapid growth driven by e-commerce expansion and rising expectations around speed, flexibility, and transparency. He added that the company has recorded strong growth in order volumes and its customer base by offering an integrated shipping ecosystem for both individuals and businesses.
Jehad Al-Dawood, chief executive of Routech Express, described the pre-seed round as a key milestone that reflects investor confidence in the company’s vision and the scale of the opportunity in Saudi Arabia. He said the team’s focus has been on simplifying shipping into a fully digital, end-to-end experience, with the funding set to accelerate product development, deepen integrations with logistics partners, and improve service quality and coverage.
Why Routech Express Matters to MENA
Logistics is one of the least digitized but most critical sectors across MENA, and Saudi Arabia sits at the centre of regional trade flows. Routech Express’s model reflects a broader shift toward platform-driven logistics, where transparency, speed, and choice are becoming standard expectations for both businesses and consumers.
For Saudi Arabia, the startup aligns closely with Vision 2030 and NIDLP goals to modernise supply chains, support e-commerce growth, and position the Kingdom as a regional logistics hub. Regionally, the deal signals growing investor confidence in early-stage logistics tech, particularly platforms that aggregate fragmented shipping providers into a single, digital experience.
As cross-border trade and last-mile delivery demand continue to rise across the Gulf, solutions like Routech Express could play a key role in lowering friction, improving efficiency, and scaling logistics infrastructure across MENA.
