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Egypt’s SIDEUP raises $1.2 million seed round from global and regional investors

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12/06/2022
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SIDEUP the MENA region’s leading platform for eCommerce services has announced the completion of a $1.2 million seed round. 

This round saw participation from leading global and regional investors in early-stage growth startups, including Launch Africa VC, 500 Global, Riyadh Angels, Alex Angels,  Al Tuwaijri Fund, and Saudi angel investor Faisal AlAbdulsalam.

Launched in 2019, SIDEUP empowers eCommerce business owners with a suite of technology solutions which enables partnerships, and integrations, to achieve scale and grow revenue.

SIDEUP was previously known as VOO, which operated one of the leading logistics marketplaces in the region.

On a mission to simplify the eCommerce industry, SIDEUP provides a number of services, while allowing business owners to focus on their core operations. Built to solve challenges for the eCommerce economy, businesses can access payment gateways, and API integration for shipping, warehousing, fulfillment, and advisory, from one platform.

SIDEUP will utilize its investment capital to double down on its presence in Egypt, launch operations in Saudi Arabia with the opening of an office, and further develop a new range of solutions for customers over the next 12 months.

As part of its plans for Saudi Arabia, SIDEUP will relocate its HQ to Riyadh and hire for a number of new roles in the country.

“Online businesses are shaping the future of our economy but they continue to face a number of challenges that limit their growth potential. At SIDEUP, our platform connects merchants with a range of services from industry leaders, allowing them to focus on growing revenues while we take care of the rest. Today we are excited to enter a new phase of growth as we plan to take SIDEUP to new markets including the launch of our Saudi Arabia office. With the backing of our investors, we are well positioned to transform the eCommerce industry across the Middle East and Africa,” said Waleed Rashed, Founder & CEO of SIDEUP.

SIDEUP’s platform also allows merchants to operate cross-border across 45 countries,  accessing new markets and audiences for their products.

Similarly, service providers partnering with SIDEUP can discover new customers and revenue streams. SIDEUP partners with industry leaders including eCommerce platforms Zid, Zammit, and Wuilt; payments services Paytab, Cowpay, Paymob; and logistics providers Aramex, J&T, and iMile.

“We are excited to back SIDEUP, a company that is transforming the ecommerce industry across the entire region by connecting business owners to world-class services and partners.  Their progress so far has been inspiring and is a true example of how technology is solving challenges that are unique to our region. VOO has a robust product and a talented team across the business. We are thrilled to be joining them on their journey as they venture into new markets,” Mohamed Karar, Venture Partner at Launch Africa Ventures

A cash flow positive business, SIDEUP has achieved over $500K GMV per month, growing at 30% monthly.

 

Read more on Tech Gist Africa:

Grinta, an Egyptian startup has secured a $8 million seed round funding

Blnk, an Egyptian consumer credit startup, secures $32 million in funding

MoneyFellows, a fintech startup based in Egypt, has closed a $31 million Series B round of funding

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