Fetchr launches new service

dubai — Fetchr — the first Middle Eastern app to raise top tier Silicon Valley funding to the tune of $11 million in a Series A round –– announced on Tuesday the launch of its brand-new service: Fetchr Now, which allows users to send or receive any package immediately using only their smartphone and its GPS capabilities.

Fetchr, the UAE-headquartered technology start-up, has revolutionised the delivery and logistics industry in the region by tackling the common hassle of having “no actual address” in emerging markets. Fetchr’s proprietary technology offers an intuitive solution to parcel pickup and drop-off in a region where address systems can be difficult to navigate. It uses a patented technology to schedule pickup and delivery using mobile phone GPS coordinates. The app enables peer to peer transactions while also facilitating business needs.

— business@khaleejtimes.com