Mrsool
Saudi on-demand delivery platform
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Mrsool is a Saudi on-demand delivery platform operating in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bahrain.[1] The platform connects customers with independent couriers through a mobile app, allowing users to type out their orders, negotiate delivery prices for goods and products, and enable couriers to accept and complete the deliveries.[2]
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Native name | مرسول |
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| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Ayman Al-Sand, Naif Al-Samri |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Website | mrsool.co |
History
Mrsool was founded in 2015 by Ayman Al-Sand and Naif Al-Samri.[3][4][5] By 2018, the platform had reached 4 million registered users and 150,000 delivery agents, with the platform's total transaction value reaching $270.[6][7] In June 2019, Mrsool was launched in Egypt,[8] and by the end of the year, the number of requests on the app had reached 10 million.[9] In the same year, Apple's App Store ranked Mrsool among Saudi Arabia's 30 most popular downloads, ranked above Facebook and Uber.[10]
In March 2021, Mrsool was recognized for its role in supporting social responsibility during the COVID-19 crisis at the BT100 celebration.[11] In April, Mrsool signed an agreement with the Ehsan platform, a national charitable initiative established by royal decree to facilitate the delivery of essential goods to needy families during the holy month of Ramadan.[12]
In 2022, the number of registered users on the platform reached 10 million users and 200,000 couriers.[13]
In February 2023, Mrsool partnered with meem Banking, a digital Shariah-compliant bank provided by Gulf International Bank, to launch co-branded debit and credit cards to provide financial services to Mrsool users in Saudi Arabia.[14][15] During the same year, Mrsool Egypt received high ratings granted by the international Fairwork Foundation for its digital work environments in Africa.[16][17]
In March 2024, Mrsool entered into an agreement with BookMe, a Pakistani travel technology platform that specializes in e-ticketing, to digitize travel between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.[18] In April, Mrsool partnered with Suwani, a company owned by the Public Investment Fund, to list camel milk products on its platform.[19][20] In May, Mrsool collaborated with the National Housing Company, enabling its logistics providers to leverage the navigation services offered by Baladi Maps.[21]
Funding
In March 2019, Mrsool received a series A funding round led by Raed Ventures and STV, with additional participation from Saudi angel investor Mazen Al-Jubeir.[4][6]
Sponsorship
In 2019, Mrsool Communications and Information Technology App launched the Najahat Initiative to support and empower Egyptian female entrepreneurs.[7]
In 2020, Mrsool acquired the naming rights to King Saud University Stadium, renaming it Mrsool Park. This sponsorship was the first of its kind in the region.[22] The deal follows a management agreement by Waseel and a contract with Al Nassr FC, making the stadium the club's official home.[22][23][24]