-- Shpper, a peer-to-peer platform that connects buyers with travelers acting as personal shoppers, announced it has closed a Pre-Series A funding round led by a Kuwaiti investment firm, marking a significant step in the company’s growth path.
The investment comes as Shpper reports tripling its user growth over the past year while expanding operations into Kuwait. Since its launch, the platform has facilitated more than 25,000 trips, reflecting rising demand for alternative cross-border shopping methods as international shipping tariffs continue to climb.
Founded to link buyers with travelers, Shpper enables users to request items purchased abroad and delivered by those traveling. In this model, travelers act as personal shoppers, giving buyers quicker and more affordable access to goods that may be expensive or difficult to obtain in their own markets.
“This successful funding round underscores the confidence investors have in our model, particularly as we expand deeper into Kuwait and strengthen our presence in the GCC,” said Khalid Alqasim, CEO of Shpper. “We continue to see strong demand across the region, as buyers search for practical alternatives to traditional shipping and travelers look for new ways to maximize their trips.”
Shpper also announced that Abdulla Bukelly has recently joined the company to lead operations and advance growth across the GCC.
“The introduction of our concierge service responds directly to the needs of buyers looking for more specialized and high-end items,” said Abdulla Bukelly. “By enabling travelers to fulfill these requests in a secure and trusted way, we are adding new value to the Shpper platform and enhancing the overall customer experience.”
The company introduced a concierge service to complement its peer-to-peer framework, giving travelers the opportunity to fulfill high end and specialized shopping requests while ensuring secure transactions through the Shpper platform. This addition aligns with changing consumer behavior and travel trends, especially as airlines report steady passenger recovery across the Middle East.
“Our vision is to become the leading platform for personal shopping through travel in the Middle East and beyond,” said Chairman Muthana Sartawi. “By connecting travelers with buyers in a seamless and trusted way, we are reshaping how people access products internationally and addressing the region’s growing appetite for cross-border shopping.”
Shpper’s growth is tied to its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of travelers and buyers facing rising tariffs and restricted shipping choices. With the newly secured Pre-Series A funding, the company plans to strengthen its technology and scale its presence across GCC markets.
About Shpper
Shpper is a peer-to-peer platform that connects buyers with travelers for personal shopping and cross-border delivery. Through its app, travelers earn by purchasing and delivering goods on behalf of buyers, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional shipping.
Founded by Muthana Sartawi and Khalid Alqasim, Shpper operates in the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The platform has facilitated more than 25,000 trips since its launch and continues to expand services to meet growing demand in personal shopping, travel-based delivery, and new consumer access solutions.
Contact Info:
Name: Khalid Alqasim
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Organization: Shpper
Website: https://www.shpper.net/en
Release ID: 89169027
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