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TRUKKER

Location : Saudi Arabia Founded : 2016 Founders : Gaurav Biswas ( CEO ), Pradeep Mallavarapu Total funding : US $ 203m

Dubbed Uber for trucks , Middle East logistics startup TruKKer has grown to become one of MENA ’ s fastest growing tech firms and the region ’ s largest online trucking aggregator . The Riyadhbased startup , which operates 50,000 trucks and drivers across six GCC countries and has presence in North Africa , West Asia , and CIS , serves 750 businesses for cargo movements , lastmile delivery , and port movements . TruKKer is also making a positive contribution by having 10,000 drivers generating more than 70 % of their monthly income on the platform . In 2022 , TruKKer closed a US $ 100m pre-IPO Series C funding round , led by Investcorp , and is using the funds to expand its footprint .

72 June 2023