محمد يحي
Dubai-based crowdshipping startup Paquik has raised $85,000 in a fully subscribed pre-seed funding round from angel investors in November 2025, marking the official launch of its cross-border delivery platform.
Founded by George Antakis, Paquik enables individuals to send items internationally by connecting them with verified travelers who have available luggage space.
The platform integrates identity verification (KYC), escrow payments, delivery confirmation, and a rating & review system designed to facilitate secure peer-to-peer transactions.
Paquik launched its initial operations on the UAE–Egypt corridor, a route characterized by high travel volume and frequent cross-border shipments.
The platform has attracted more than 17,000 registered users and generated over $10,000 in early revenue within its first few months, according to the press release.
The funding has been used to strengthen the company’s product and operations, including mobile app enhancements, expanded verification systems, team growth across engineering, customer support, and marketing, as well as participation in exhibitions and targeted awareness campaigns.
George Antakis, Founder of Paquik Said:
“Cross-border travel continues to grow globally, yet logistics still operates using traditional models” .
He add:
“Technology now allows us to build trust between strangers through verification systems and secure payments.”
Paquik operates without owning fleets, warehouses, or aircraft, positioning its model as a complementary layer to traditional logistics providers by leveraging unused luggage capacity from travelers.
Looking ahead, the company plans to expand into additional GCC corridors in 2026, scale its team, and introduce new product features.
