Kuwait’s Teeela Raises $3.75 Million
Teeela targets the Middle East’s $30 billion gifting market, including family products, children’s goods, and toys. Teeela, a rapidly-scaling gifting platform, and the app has raised $3.75 million in a pre-Series A. The round was led by Saudi Arabian investment firm Wealth Well and supported by strategic investment from Mad’a Investment Company, the Al-Akeel family, […]
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Teeela targets the Middle East’s $30 billion gifting market, including family products, children’s goods, and toys.
Teeela, a rapidly-scaling gifting platform, and the app has raised $3.75 million in a pre-Series A. The round was led by Saudi Arabian investment firm Wealth Well and supported by strategic investment from Mad’a Investment Company, the Al-Akeel family, and other prominent investors.
The funding will fuel Teeela’s growth across the GCC, with imminent strategic expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This will strengthen Teeela’s regional presence beyond its Kuwait headquarters as it targets the Middle East’s $30 billion gifting market, including family products, children’s goods, and toys.
Abdulwahab Al-Khulaifi, co-founder and CEO of Teeela, said, “We are proud to receive the backing of such well-respected investors who believe in our vision to be the number one choice for family gifting experiences. There is a huge opportunity to serve the gifting market with an exceptional range of products and personalised gift-wrapping options, providing customers with unmatched speed and convenience. This funding will underpin our regional expansion, support product development, and strengthen our ability to attract top regional talent to be part of our journey.”
Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Othaim, CEO of Mad’a Investment Company, added, “Teeela has carved a strong ecommerce niche in Kuwait which, through the right strategic partnerships and investment, can proliferate across the Middle East. The business is ideally suited to meet GCC consumers’ high online retail expectations.”
Teeela provides a large selection of thousands of toys, with customised and personalised gifting options, including bespoke wrapping and last-minute ordering. With super-fast, same-day delivery and an average time from order to handover of just four hours, Teeela provides a uniquely fast and seamless experience. The business has grown rapidly from its founding team to more than 60 colleagues in just four years.
The app has conversion rates between four to five times higher than average ecommerce marketplaces and high customer retention.
