Iliad Partners

Iliad Partners is a venture capital firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in startups at the Series A and B funding stages. Founded in 2014, the firm focuses on the technology sector, with a keen interest in software, internet-based ventures, and e-commerce enablement, which includes logistics, payments, and platforms. Iliad Partners also invests in financial technology, along with the digitization of various verticals such as financial services, insurance, real estate, hospitality, and artificial intelligence. The firm primarily targets the MENA region, emphasizing opportunities within the UAE, GCC, and Levant markets.

Georges Boueiz

Partner

Christos Mastoras

Founder, Managing Partner and Board Member

Dalal Mutlaq

KSA Partner

8 past transactions

OTO

Series A in 2024
OTO is an All-in-one Shipping Management Software for Online Businesses & OmniChannel Brands to Ship, Manage, Track, Return & Analyze their online orders with 200+ Shipping Carriers from 1 consolidated dashboard. OTO's SaaS solution helps businesses to automate and streamline all their shipping operations through combined 6 systems including: Order Management System (OMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Last-Mile Management System (LMS), Drivers Management System (DMS), Returns Management System (RMS) & Customer Notification System (CNS). On the other hand, their Aggregator solution helps the the small and medium businesses (SMBs) selling online or offline to buy local and international shipping labels directly from OTO with no contracts needed with the shipping carriers with the best rates available in the market. OTO's solutions were designed to help their clients ship faster, cheaper and better, but saving them thousands of hours and millions in operational costs.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2024
Penny Software, established in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing and providing Penny, a comprehensive cloud-based procure-to-pay system. This platform streamlines the full procurement cycle, from request to approval, enabling users to manage RFQs, compare quotations, send purchase orders, and facilitate payments. Key features include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline management, product comparison, customizable reporting, and role-based privileges. Designed for mid-sized enterprises, Penny Software aims to consolidate spending needs into a single intelligent system, simplifying the procurement process.

Qashio

Seed Round in 2022
Qashio is a spend management platform based in Dubai, founded in 2021, that provides businesses with tools to efficiently monitor and control their expenses. The platform enables users to create both physical and virtual credit cards, manage budgets, and set usage parameters for employees, including approval workflows and spending verification. By offering real-time tracking and analysis of card usage, Qashio enhances visibility and control over cash flows, streamlining expense management processes. Its comprehensive approach aims to eliminate outdated manual methods, reduce petty cash leakage, and save significant time for organizations, ultimately empowering teams to manage spending in a more automated and transparent manner.

Fetchr

Series C in 2020
Fetchr is a logistics and shipping services provider that focuses on enabling local merchants and global brands to establish and expand profitable eCommerce operations. The company addresses the challenges posed by the lack of physical addresses in emerging markets by utilizing an innovative app that employs GPS technology to accurately pinpoint delivery locations. This technology facilitates both domestic and international shipments, allowing Fetchr to streamline the courier process through automation and predictive machine learning, enhancing overall efficiency. By offering a user-friendly solution, Fetchr simplifies the shipping experience, making it easier for clients to dispatch goods globally.

Fetchr

Convertible Note in 2019
Fetchr is a logistics and shipping services provider that focuses on enabling local merchants and global brands to establish and expand profitable eCommerce operations. The company addresses the challenges posed by the lack of physical addresses in emerging markets by utilizing an innovative app that employs GPS technology to accurately pinpoint delivery locations. This technology facilitates both domestic and international shipments, allowing Fetchr to streamline the courier process through automation and predictive machine learning, enhancing overall efficiency. By offering a user-friendly solution, Fetchr simplifies the shipping experience, making it easier for clients to dispatch goods globally.

TruKKer

Series A in 2019
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2016. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by integrating demand and supply for land freight services. TruKKer's platform connects shippers and carriers in real time, ensuring maximum utilization of available trucks and reducing overall transportation costs. The company's network, powered by real-time data analytics, enhances reliability and transparency while creating opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement. By offering end-to-end coverage and a comprehensive service portfolio, TruKKer facilitates cross-border transportation services for various end markets, benefiting both shippers and transporters alike.

TruKKer

Convertible Note in 2019
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2016. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by integrating demand and supply for land freight services. TruKKer's platform connects shippers and carriers in real time, ensuring maximum utilization of available trucks and reducing overall transportation costs. The company's network, powered by real-time data analytics, enhances reliability and transparency while creating opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement. By offering end-to-end coverage and a comprehensive service portfolio, TruKKer facilitates cross-border transportation services for various end markets, benefiting both shippers and transporters alike.

Fetchr

Series B in 2017
Fetchr is a logistics and shipping services provider that focuses on enabling local merchants and global brands to establish and expand profitable eCommerce operations. The company addresses the challenges posed by the lack of physical addresses in emerging markets by utilizing an innovative app that employs GPS technology to accurately pinpoint delivery locations. This technology facilitates both domestic and international shipments, allowing Fetchr to streamline the courier process through automation and predictive machine learning, enhancing overall efficiency. By offering a user-friendly solution, Fetchr simplifies the shipping experience, making it easier for clients to dispatch goods globally.
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