Routech Express Secures SAR 3.75M to Revolutionise Saudi Logistics Scene

Mohammed Fathy

Last updated 9-02-2026

3 min

Routech Express raised SAR 3.

75 million pre-seed funding led by Q Fund.

The startup plans to scale services and expand “inside the Kingdom and beyond”.

Its platform compares shipping prices, bookings and tracking “in one digital journey”.

Growth is driven by booming e-commerce and demand for faster, flexible deliveries.

Founders say the funding backs a Vision 2030-aligned push to simplify logistics.

Saudi logistics startup Routech Express has closed a pre-seed funding round worth SAR 3.75 million, led by Q Fund with backing from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital is set to speed up the company’s growth, expand its services inside the Kingdom and beyond, and push forward the development of its tech platform, which lets customers compare shipping options from multiple providers in one place and manage everything through a single digital journey.

The timing feels spot on. Logistics and shipping across the region are riding a strong wave thanks to booming e-commerce and rising demand for faster, more flexible deliveries. I’ve seen plenty of founders across the MENA quietly complain about how much of a faff shipping still is, so platforms that genuinely simplify the process tend to get noticed, fast. Routech Express seems keen to do just that by offering instant price comparisons, booking, payments, plus shipment tracking through one app and dashboard.

This round also builds on the startup’s earlier recognition after it secured first place in the “Alf Mile” programme, part of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Programme (NIDLP). The initiative focuses on supporting entrepreneurship in industry, mining and logistics, all aligned with Saudi Vision 2030’s push to digitise and automate key sectors, including logistics.

Commenting on the round, chairman Abdullah bin Muammar said it comes as the shipping sector experiences rapid growth driven by e-commerce expansion and higher expectations around speed, flexibility and transparency. He noted that Routech Express has already seen strong growth in order volumes and its customer base by providing what he described as an integrated shipping ecosystem serving both individuals and businesses through one digital platform.

Chief executive Jehad Al-Dawood described the close of the pre-seed round, valued at around $1 million, as an important milestone that reflects investor confidence in the company’s vision and the size of the opportunity in the Saudi market. He said the team’s focus from day one has been to reduce the complexity of shipping and turn it into a simple, fully digital experience. According to Al-Dawood, the funding will help accelerate product development, deepen integrations with shipping partners and improve service quality and coverage.

On the flip side, competition in logistics tech is heating up, and not every platform manages to stand out. Still, I reckon Routech Express’s focus on local needs, combined with its Vision 2030 alignment, gives it a solid fighting chance. At Arageek, we often hear founders say that logistics can make or break their growth plans, and solutions like this could be a real game changer, definately one to keep an eye on as it scales.

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