What Maalexi does

Maalexi Inc., founded in 2021 and incorporated in Delaware (US), operates a risk-management and trade platform for cross-border agricultural commerce between India and the GCC, with operational headquarters in Abu Dhabi (Hub71), offices in Dubai, Riyadh, and Mumbai, and a seller base spanning 50+ countries. The platform targets SME agribusinesses — exporters, producers, and manufacturers on the supply side, and importers and distributors on the demand side — that lack access to the trust infrastructure, price discovery, and trade finance available to large commodity houses. Maalexi addresses a structurally broken market in which over 90% of the $2T+ global physical agricultural trade has no exchange infrastructure, resulting in industry performance failure rates of approximately 30%.

The platform is built on a proprietary stack of ten integrated AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies — Inspectra (AI-powered inventory inspection), ClimaSense (IoT climate monitoring), CredIQ (AI credit scoring), TrustPrice (dynamic commodity pricing engine), ContractIQ (Ricardian smart contracts), VeriPass (KYC/KYB), StockIntel (inventory intelligence), TrackFlow (GPS and IoT transit tracking with agentized AI), ThreatScan (predictive infestation detection), and Blockchain Auth (Avalanche L1 immutable logging). These underpin six integrated lifecycle stages: Inventory, Inspect, Insure, List/Tokenize, Trade, and Fund. Real-time platform metrics report 14.2M kg of agrifoods delivered, 4,029 blockchain contracts executed, 453 verified businesses, a 68% repeat customer rate after 36 months, and a platform performance failure rate of under 4%. The company holds ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications, three USPTO-published patents, and is preparing MAATEX — described as the world's first regulated real-world asset (RWA) agricultural exchange — for Q3 2028 launch on Avalanche using ERC-3643 compliant tokenization.

Maalexi's revenue model combines transaction fees or take rates on each commodity trade (Direct from Maalexi and Direct from Seller models), fees for warehouse and logistics services at Maalexi-nominated warehouses in India (Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Kochi, Vadodara) and at Jebel Ali Port, UAE, and — once live — tokenization, listing, and settlement fees on the MAATEX exchange. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with assigned relationship managers targeting mid-market agribusinesses in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, complemented by product-led growth through the live trading marketplace, public product catalog, and TrustPricesLive benchmarks. The company has raised approximately $30M+ cumulatively across equity (Global Ventures, Rockstart, Ankurit Capital), venture debt (Stride Ventures), and institutional debt facilities (Citi $3M, Amwal Capital $20M shariah-compliant), plus a $2.8M round led by Tawuniya in 2026. CEO Dr. Azam Pasha brings 24+ years across Olam, the Asian Development Bank, and Credit Europe Bank; CTO Rohit Majji brings 20+ years across Deloitte and serves as Data Protection Officer.

Name

Maalexi

Legal name

Maalexi Inc.

Website

https://maalexi.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maalexi operates an AI-, IoT-, and blockchain-enabled risk management platform for cross-border SME agricultural trade, primarily between India and the GCC, combining inspection, credit scoring, smart contracts, and tokenization into a single trade lifecycle with the upcoming MAATEX RWA exchange.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-Border Agricultural Trade Platform

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (5232), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Risk & RegTech for Tokenized Assets (KYC/AML, sanctions, travel rule, reporting) (FSAPAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Risk Scoring, Credit & Fraud Analytics (counterparty/wallet risk) (FSAPAJAF), Digital Asset Risk, Security & Audit Tooling (Smart Contract Audit, Threat Monitoring) (FSAGAMAJ), Blockchain Analytics & Transaction Monitoring (FSADALAB)

Keywords

• Cross-border agricultural trade
• Agricultural trade risk management
• Commodity trading platform
• RWA agricultural exchange
• Agri-fintech platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Transaction fees / marketplace commission: Transaction fee or take rate charged on each commodity trade executed through the platform. Both Direct from Maalexi (DFM) and Direct from Seller (DFS) models generate transaction-based revenue, with pricing reflecting the level of inventory control, logistics oversight, and performance assurance provided.
2. Warehouse and logistics services: Fees for physical storage, handling, and logistics coordination at Maalexi-nominated warehouses (Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Kochi, Vadodara) and at Jebel Ali Port, UAE. Includes inspection fees, gate pass issuance, loading/discharging, and port operations.
3. MAATEX exchange fees: Three revenue streams per transaction on the forthcoming MAATEX RWA exchange — tokenization fees, exchange listing/trading fees, and settlement fees. Each physical commodity lot (inspected, insured, logistics-assured) generates fees at tokenization, listing, and settlement stages.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maalexi operates a B2B risk-management and trading platform for cross-border agricultural trade, embedding ten proprietary AI/IoT/blockchain technologies (Inspectra, ClimaSense, CredIQ, TrustPrice, ContractIQ, VeriPass, StockIntel, TrackFlow, ThreatScan, Blockchain Auth) into a six-stage lifecycle — Inventory, Inspect, Insure, List/Tokenize, Trade, Fund. The platform connects vetted SME agri-buyers and sellers through Direct from Maalexi (DFM) and Direct from Seller (DFS) transaction models, with warehouse-receipt-backed inventory, AI verification, trade credit insurance, and Ricardian smart contracts executed on Avalanche L1. MAATEX, the world's first regulated RWA agricultural exchange using ERC-3643 tokenization, is forthcoming in Q3 2028.

Product overview

Maalexi operates as a unified RWA (Real-World Asset) agricultural exchange platform with two core offerings: the live Maalexi core platform providing end-to-end commodity trading with integrated risk management, and the upcoming MAATEX exchange (launching Q3 2028) for tokenized agricultural assets. The platform spans six integrated stages: Inventory (verified warehouse receipts), Inspect (AI-powered verification), Insure (coverage during storage/transit), List/Tokenize (digital listing), Trade (cross-border exchange), and Fund (unlocking funding against commodities). Supporting the core platform are ten proprietary technologies including Inspectra (AI inspection), ClimaSense (IoT monitoring), CredIQ (AI credit scoring), TrustPrice (pricing engine), ContractIQ (smart contracts), VeriPass (KYC/KYB), StockIntel (inventory intelligence), TrackFlow (logistics tracking), ThreatScan (infestation detection), and Blockchain Auth (Avalanche blockchain). The company offers supply-assured models (Direct From Maalexi and Direct From Seller) and transaction structures including Warehouse Stock and Sell (WSS). Live operations span UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and the US, with a seller base from over 50 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAATEX: Maalexi Agricultural Asset Token Exchange - world's first regulated real-world asset (RWA) agricultural exchange on the Avalanche blockchain, launching Q3 2028.
• Inspectra
• ClimaSense
• CredIQ
• TrustPrices
• ContractIQ
• VeriPass
• StockIntel
• TrackFlow
• ThreatScan
• Direct from Maalexi (DFM)
• Direct from Seller (DFS)
• Warehouse Stock and Sell (WSS)

Products and services

• Maalexi Cross-Border Agricultural Trade Platform Foundational risk-native B2B platform that embeds AI-powered inspection, IoT monitoring, credit scoring, real-time pricing, and blockchain-authenticated documentation into every cross-border agricultural transaction. Operates across UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and the US with Direct from Maalexi (DFM) and Direct from Seller (DFS) supply models, six integrated stages (Inventory, Inspect, Insure, List/Tokenize, Trade, Fund), and Maalexi-nominated warehouse network.
• MAATEX — Maalexi Agricultural Asset Token Exchange The world's first regulated exchange for tokenized agricultural real-world assets, converting inspected, insured, logistics-assured physical inventory into ERC-3643 compliant tokens traded on Avalanche L1 with atomic settlement, embedded KYC/AML, and full lifecycle management. Generates three revenue streams per transaction: tokenization fees, exchange listing/trading fees, and settlement fees.
• Maalexi TrustPricesLive Commodity Price Benchmarks Daily real-time commodity price benchmark publication covering 45+ agricultural commodities (grains, pulses, spices, edible oils, frozen protein), reflecting GCC domestic wholesale rates on a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) basis as per Incoterms 2020. The benchmark is publicly available on the Maalexi website and serves both as a price-discovery data product and as a top-of-funnel marketing channel for the trade platform.
• Maalexi Warehousing and Logistics Services Physical commodity storage, handling, inspection, gate pass issuance, loading/discharging, and port operation services at Maalexi-nominated warehouses in India and at Jebel Ali Port in the UAE, provided in conjunction with logistics partner DP World. Includes insured coverage from Allianz Trade and Coface during storage and transit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Performance failures reduced from ~30% industry average to <4%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability11 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Avalanche (Avax Labs)coreTechnology or IntegrationAvalanche L1 blockchain powers all Maalexi platform transactions — smart contract execution, document authentication, and the RWA tokenization engine for MAATEX. Avalanche is both a technology partner and an investor in Maalexi. The MAATEX exchange will use ERC-3643 compliant tokenization on Avalanche.
• DP WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDP World provides port-to-warehouse logistics infrastructure across the UAE and GCC. Maalexi's warehouse network (Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Kochi, Vadodara) and Jebel Ali Port operations are facilitated through DP World. Critical infrastructure partner for physical commodity movement.
• Allianz TradecoreOthersAllianz Trade provides trade credit coverage and risk intelligence for Maalexi transactions. Insured goods in storage or transit receive zero exposure under Maalexi's Insure step, reducing counterparty and non-delivery risk.
• CofacecoreOthersCoface provides trade credit insurance and risk assessment data for Maalexi counterparties, complementing Allianz Trade coverage and CRIF business reports for the CredIQ scoring engine.
• CRIFcoreOthersCRIF provides business credit reports and BIR (Business Information Report) data used in Maalexi's CredIQ risk scoring engine and KYC/KYB onboarding process. Part of the data infrastructure underpinning the platform's counterparty risk assessment.
• Hub71coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHub71 is Abu Dhabi's technology ecosystem and venture backing program. Maalexi operates as a Hub71 startup and has been featured in Hub71's press releases and startup announcements, including the MAATEX launch announcement in January 2026.
• Shufti ProcoreTechnology or IntegrationShufti Pro provides KYC, KYB, and AML verification services for Maalexi's onboarding process. Enables digital identity and business verification as part of the VeriPass platform.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AgriDigital: Australian blockchain-based agricultural commodity platform offering digital warehouse receipts, trade finance, and on-chain settlement for grain and other agri commodities. Most directly comparable to Maalexi's core RWA platform and MAATEX vision, operating in a different geography with similar SME-empowerment thesis.
• Binkabi: Blockchain-enabled agricultural commodities trading and finance platform focused on emerging markets. Targets the same SME cross-border agri-trade gap with tokenization and decentralized trade finance, comparable in technology stack and customer segment.
• Covantis: Industry-backed blockchain platform for post-trade execution of commodity shipments, founded by major agri traders (ADM, Bunge, Cargill, Louis Dreyfus, Glencore). Targets the same agricultural commodity trade execution and digitization gap as Maalexi, but at the large-trader tier.

Broad incumbents

• Marco Polo Network (TradeIX): Enterprise blockchain trade finance network connecting banks, corporates, and trade platforms on Corda/R3. Comparable technology architecture for cross-border trade and finance, with broader non-agri focus and larger bank consortium.
• Tradeshift: Global blockchain-enabled supply chain finance and B2B marketplace with embedded trade finance and invoicing. Comparable in applying blockchain to cross-border trade documentation and finance, but serving a broader non-agri enterprise base.

Emerging players

• DeHaat: India's largest agri-tech platform connecting farmers to inputs, advisory, and buyers across the value chain. Comparable in serving Indian agri producers and embedding technology into SME agri operations, but with a farmer-facing rather than trade-finance orientation.
• Waycool Foods: India-based full-stack agri supply chain company operating distribution, sourcing, and fintech for fresh produce and staples. Comparable in India-origin agricultural supply chain focus and embedded technology approach, with overlap in distribution and risk-management tooling.
• Cropin: India-based agri intelligence platform using AI and satellite data for farm-to-fork traceability and risk intelligence. Comparable in applying AI to agricultural risk and traceability, but focused upstream on farming intelligence rather than cross-border trade.

Regional players

• Twiga Foods: Kenya-based B2B food distribution platform connecting smallholder farmers to urban retailers with embedded logistics and financing. Comparable business model of digitizing SME agri supply chains with embedded finance, but focused on African domestic markets rather than cross-border GCC trade.
• Agrofy: Latin America's largest online agri-input and commodity marketplace connecting producers, traders, and financiers. Comparable in operating an agri marketplace with embedded financing, but geographically focused on LatAm rather than GCC/India trade flows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds9 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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