# Torod | طرود

> Torod (طرود) is a Riyadh-based e-commerce logistics platform that acts as a shipping aggregator, letting online merchants connect to a wide network of local and international couriers through a single dashboard. Founded in 2022 by Faisal Almaklas and Ammar Almaatouq, it handles carrier selection, order tracking, cash-on-collection settlement, and returns, and plugs into store builders like Salla, Zid, Shopify and WooCommerce. The company has raised roughly $12.7M to date, including a ~$11.2M (42M SAR) pre-Series A round in February 2025 led by Wa'ed Ventures and Elm.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- **Founders:** Faisal Almaklas (Co-founder & CEO), Ammar Almaatouq (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~43 employees
- **Products:** Torod Shipping Platform, Courier Selection Automation, Cash on Delivery Management, Returns Management, Store Integrations & API
- **Notable:** Raised a combined ~$12.7M across seed and pre-Series A rounds, Closed a 42M SAR (~$11.2M) pre-Series A in February 2025 led by Wa'ed Ventures and Elm, Recognized as a best shipment tracking solution in Saudi Arabia shortly after launch

## Products & services

- **Torod Shipping Platform** — Multi-carrier shipping dashboard that lets merchants create shipments, compare courier rates, print labels, and track parcels across 240+ carriers from one interface.
- **Courier Selection Automation** — Rules-based engine that automatically routes each order to the best courier by price, speed, or coverage.
- **Cash on Delivery Management** — Tools to manage, reconcile, and settle cash-on-delivery collections across carriers.
- **Returns Management** — Automated return process handling for online merchants.
- **Store Integrations & API** — Native connectors for Salla, Zid, Shopify, WooCommerce and Magento, plus an API for ERP, OMS and CRM systems.
- **Warehousing & Fulfillment** — Storage, order preparation, and fulfillment services including refrigerated storage options.
- **White-Label Shipping Solutions** — Custom-branded shipping technology for larger businesses and service providers.

## Achievements

- Raised a combined ~$12.7M across seed and pre-Series A rounds
- Closed a 42M SAR (~$11.2M) pre-Series A in February 2025 led by Wa'ed Ventures and Elm
- Recognized as a best shipment tracking solution in Saudi Arabia shortly after launch
- Named by MIT among top innovative solutions in the region
- Reports 5,000+ merchants and access to 240+ couriers on the platform
- Showcased comprehensive AI-driven logistics solutions at LEAP 2025

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — Closed a 42M SAR (~$11.2M) pre-Series A round led by Wa'ed Ventures and Elm, with IMPACT46, Hala Ventures and Suhail Ventures participating.
- **2025-02** — Presented comprehensive, AI-driven logistics solutions at LEAP 2025 in Saudi Arabia.

## Links

- Website: https://torod.co
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/torodco
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TorodCo
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@torod
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/torodco
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torodco

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Last updated: 2026-07-24