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ShipBlu

YC S21

Cairo, EG · Founded 2020 · 300 employees · 5 known investors

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ShipBlu is an AI-powered logistics platform that provides shipping, delivery, and fulfillment services for eCommerce businesses in Egypt. The platform offers instant cash payouts, real-time tracking, delivery verification, and integrated billing to streamline the shipping process.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainDeliveryAIEgyptMiddle East and North AfricaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

ShipBlu was founded in 2020 by Ali Nasser, Ahmed ElKawass, and Abdelrahman Hosny.

ANAli Nasser
Ali NasserCo-founder and CEO at ShipBluAli Nasser holds a B.Sc. in Construction Engineering from the American University in Cairo and an M.Eng. and MBA from Cornell University. He previously worked as an investment banker at Citibank covering the fertilizer sector, and later returned to Egypt to work in the family business before founding ShipBlu.
AEAhmed ElKawass
Ahmed ElKawassCo-Founder and Chief Operating OfficerAhmed ElKawass holds a degree in Politics and Economics from Northumbria University. He has held roles in sales and supply chain at multinational consumer goods companies including Unilever, Nestle, and Reckitt Benckiser, followed by positions in marketing and advertising at Leo Burnett and JWT before founding ShipBlu.
AHAbdelrahman Hosny
Abdelrahman HosnyCo-FounderAbdelrahman Hosny holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut and is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at Brown University. He has approximately eight years of experience developing cloud applications, with expertise in combinatorial optimization and machine learning.

Investors · 5

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
1984 Ventures Management, LlcreportedSan Francisco · $750K – $1M
Nama Venturesreported · 2 sources$100K – $35Mvia Mohammed Alzubi · inferred

Also in the syndicate · 2

Orange VenturesStarling Ventures

Funding

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Competitors · 4

by search overlap
Bluegrace Logistics5 shared keywordsBlueGrace Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering full-service freight and supply chain management. Founded in 2009, it operates as a national logistics company serving customers across the United States.
CarrierSource5 shared keywordsCarrierSource is a carrier prospecting and vetting platform that combines verified customer reviews with FMCSA safety and insurance data, letting shippers and brokers search, qualify, and organize carriers before booking. It also offers carriers claimable profile pages and review-based marketing tools to attract relevant loads.
uShip5 shared keywordsuShip is an online shipping marketplace that connects shippers with thousands of professional and independent carriers to transport large items including vehicles, furniture, freight, and equipment. The platform allows customers to compare quotes from multiple carriers and book shipments with secure payments and protection guarantees.
Maersk4 shared keywordsMaersk provides integrated logistics services and solutions including inland transport via road, rail, and barge, as well as global shipping and supply chain solutions for businesses across industries in 130+ countries.

Companies competing with ShipBlu for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

ShipBlu bags $2.4M for its e-commerce and fulfillment service in Egypt - Nama Ventures - A technology focused venture capital fundnamaventures.com · Nov 2021ShipBlu Raises $2.4 Million in Seed Funding - WAYAwaya.media · Oct 2021ShipBlu bags $2.4M for its e-commerce and fulfilment service in Egypt – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2021ShipBlu raises pre-Seed funding led by Nama Ventures - Wamdawamda.com · Aug 2021Egyptian logistics startup ShipBlu raises a pre-seed funding round for expansion. : TechMorantechmoran.com · Jul 2021Egyptian logistics startup ShipBlu raises pre-seed funding round - Disrupt Africadisrupt-africa.com · Jul 2021ShipBlu Company Profile, Investors, & Funding | Lucidity Insightslucidityinsights.com

Frequently asked questions

What does ShipBlu do?
ShipBlu is an AI-powered logistics platform that provides shipping, delivery, and fulfillment services for eCommerce businesses in Egypt. The platform offers instant cash payouts, real-time tracking, delivery verification, and integrated billing to streamline the shipping process.
Who founded ShipBlu?
ShipBlu was founded by Ali Nasser, Ahmed ElKawass, Abdelrahman Hosny in 2020.
Who are ShipBlu's investors?
ShipBlu's investors include Y Combinator, 1984 Ventures Management, Llc, Nama Ventures.
Where is ShipBlu headquartered?
ShipBlu is headquartered in Cairo, EG.