• Dubai-based crowdshipping startup Paquik raised USD 85K pre-seed to launch its cross-border, traveler-powered logistics platform.
• The company connects senders with verified travelers, monetizing unused luggage space on high-traffic routes like UAE–Egypt.
• Early traction includes 17,000 users and USD 10K revenue, with GCC expansion planned for 2026.

Paquik

UAE-based Paquik has secured USD 85,000 in a fully subscribed pre-seed round from angel investors, closing the raise in November 2025.

The funding supports the rollout of its crowdshipping marketplace, which matches people sending parcels with travelers who have available luggage space. Instead of building physical logistics infrastructure, the company operates as a digital platform coordinating cross-border deliveries.

​​Founded by George Antakis, Paquik operates as a crowdshipping marketplace. It matches parcel senders with verified travelers, aiming to formalize peer-to-peer cross-border shipping through a digital platform.

Paquik’s model sits within a growing segment of peer-to-peer logistics. Travelers list upcoming trips. Senders request shipment space. The platform facilitates matching, payment processing, and verification.

To manage risk, Paquik integrates identity checks, escrow-based payments, delivery confirmation, and user ratings. These mechanisms intend to reduce the uncertainty often associated with informal traveler-based shipping.

The company launched first on the UAE–Egypt corridor, one of the region’s busiest passenger routes. The lane is characterized by strong personal parcel demand, particularly among expatriate communities maintaining cross-border ties.

Crowdshipping

The asset-light structure differentiates the model from traditional freight operators. Paquik does not own aircraft capacity, vehicle fleets, or warehouses. Its role is limited to digital coordination and transaction management.

Looking ahead, with the funding, it aims to support product improvements, expand verification systems, and team growth across engineering and customer operations. The company is also increasing user acquisition efforts along its initial corridor.

Looking ahead to 2026, Paquik plans to expand into additional GCC travel routes. The focus remains on high-frequency corridors where passenger traffic overlaps with consistent small-parcel demand.