{"id":4674,"date":"2026-02-10T14:57:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ksa.fintechnews.media\/?p=4674"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:02:47","slug":"saudi-logistics-startup-routech-express-raises-1-million-in-pre-seed-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksa.fintechnews.media\/?p=4674","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Logistics Startup Routech Express Raises $1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"479\">Riyadh-based logistics technology startup <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tryroutech.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"335\">Routech Express<\/strong><\/a> has raised <strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"380\">$1 million (SAR 3.75 million)<\/strong> in a pre-seed funding round led by <strong>Qewam Fund<\/strong>, with participation from a group of angel investors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"787\">Founded in <strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"500\">2024<\/strong> by <strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"528\">Abdullah bin Muammar<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"552\">Jihad Al-Dawood<\/strong>, Routech Express operates a <strong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"618\">unified digital shipping platform<\/strong> that aggregates multiple carriers into a single interface, enabling users to instantly compare prices, book shipments, make payments, and track deliveries in real time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1188\">The fresh capital will be used to <strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"858\">accelerate platform development<\/strong>, expand <strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"891\">carrier integrations<\/strong>, and support the company\u2019s <strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"983\">expansion within Saudi Arabia and into international markets<\/strong>. Routech Express aims to position itself as a one-stop digital layer for logistics, simplifying shipping for individuals, merchants, and businesses amid the Kingdom\u2019s rapidly growing e-commerce ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1458\">Routech Express previously won the <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1248\">Al-Alf Mile Program<\/strong>, part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1338\">National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)<\/strong>, highlighting its alignment with <strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1387\">Vision 2030<\/strong> objectives focused on logistics automation and <a href=\"https:\/\/ksa.fintechnews.media\/2024\/07\/20\/paytabs-partners-with-digital-haze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">digital transformation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1695\">According to the company, the funding will also help enhance platform capabilities, improve service quality and coverage, and provide merchants with <strong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1659\">flexible, technology-driven shipping solutions<\/strong> as they scale locally and globally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riyadh-based logistics technology startup Routech Express has raised $1 million (SAR 3.75 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by Qewam Fund, with participation from a group of angel investors. 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