SIDEUP

What they do:

SIDEUP is a single platform for all intelligent technological solutions for micro, small and medium ecommerce businesses.

SIDEUP provides you with all the necessary tools to grow your business through a hassle-free experience from local and global logistics support, storage services, and innovative and real-time dashboard.From local and international logistical support, storage services, and one comprehensive and real-time dashboard.

Their goal is to arm you with the best tools available to offer your customers an unparalleled experience and while simultaneously manage all your business needs from one dashboard and free your time from the day-to-day logistics that chain you in endless loops that could easily be handled by an extended company that accompanies you in your journey of growth.

Why we invested:

No courier company in MENA is able to meet the geographical, tech integration, and communication needs of ecommerce merchants.

SIDEUP created a platform for end-to-end courier management designed for ecommerce merchants in the MENA region. All the merchant’s logistical commerce needs can be handled within this platform. The full-suite system can manage, track, and follow up with courier companies. They can also collect payments from customers, including cash on delivery payments.

The Founder:

Waleed Rashed is a passionate entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and political analyst with expertise in operations, data, and target market selling. He is driven by the vision of creating a seamless and efficient shipping experience for both online sellers and buyers, while supporting the growth and development of the e-commerce sector in the region. He values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, and strives to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to his team and industry.

At SIDEUP, Waleed oversees the strategy, operations, and product development of the platform, which connects businesses to a large network of national and international shipping providers from a single dashboard. He also leads the sales and marketing efforts, building strong relationships with e-commerce platforms, merchants, and couriers. He has successfully scaled the platform to serve over 1000 businesses and handle over 10,000 shipments per month.

Active in:

Egypt