What Dastgyr Technologies does

Dastgyr Technologies is a B2B cross-border marketplace founded in 2020 in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects emerging-market sellers with developed-market buyers and bundles the transaction with logistics and receivables financing. The platform spans more than 20 countries and serves over 100,000 SMBs, having facilitated 1.5 million+ orders across fresh produce, consumer packaged goods, textiles, construction materials, and electronics. Operationally, Dastgyr maintains offices in Karachi, Lahore, London (regional HQ), Dubai, and Singapore, and announced a transition from a Pakistan-domestic marketplace to a global B2B platform in August 2024, with sellers in Kenya, Brazil, and China now serving customers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

The technology stack is a full-stack marketplace with three core product lines: a buyer-seller marketplace, receivables financing that unlocks up to 90% of invoice value within days of shipping through partnerships with global receivable financing providers, and an integrated logistics layer that includes customs clearance (via partner GR Freight for UK DEFRA/HMRC compliance), cold-chain support, and last-mile delivery. Underlying capabilities include real-time shipment and inventory tracking, supplier performance monitoring, quality-control processes with visual documentation, recommendation and predictive analytics, and an emerging AI/ML layer covering generative AI, classification models, and RAG pipelines coordinated by a dedicated Technical Product Manager. Reporting is built on SQL with Looker Studio/Metabase and Python automation.

The business model is commission-based: Dastgyr charges a take rate only when a sale is transacted, with no subscription or upfront fees. Go-to-market is hybrid—self-serve SMB registration via web and app, WhatsApp-led inquiry handling, and dedicated field-sales account management targeting enterprise retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, and Aldi. The company has raised $37 million in Series A funding (June 2022, Pakistan's largest at the time) from a syndicate including SOSV, KfW, ADB Ventures, VEON Ventures, Cedar Mundi, OTF, and others.

Name

Dastgyr Technologies

Legal name

Dastgyr Technologies (Pvt.) Limited

Website

https://dastgyr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dastgyr Technologies is a B2B cross-border marketplace connecting emerging-market sellers with developed-market buyers across 20+ countries, bundling marketplace transactions with receivables financing (up to 90% of invoice value) and integrated logistics including customs clearance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Cross-Border Marketplace

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropshipping & Supplier Fulfillment Services (CRAFAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Brands (TLAIALAG), Subscription Box & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Parcel Delivery (TLAAAFAK)

Keywords

• B2B marketplace platform
• Cross-border trade
• Receivables financing
• Logistics services
• Global sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Revenue model

1. Marketplace Commission: Dastgyr charges commission rates only when a sale is made through the platform. This enables demand generation for sellers and supports logistics operations. The commission-based model aligns with customer success, as the company only earns revenue when transactions are completed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dastgyr operates a global B2B marketplace that connects suppliers and buyers across 20+ countries, combining three integrated services on one platform: (1) a digital marketplace for sourcing products across fresh produce, consumer packaged goods, textiles, construction materials, and electronics; (2) receivables financing that unlocks up to 90% of invoice value within days of shipping to address cross-border cash flow gaps; and (3) end-to-end logistics with bulk-negotiated shipping rates, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery.

Product overview

Dastgyr is a global B2B marketplace that connects suppliers and buyers worldwide, streamlining product sourcing and delivery. The platform operates as a unified ecosystem comprising three core services: the Marketplace for connecting buyers and sellers, Receivables Financing for capital access (offering up to 90% of invoice value), and Logistics Services for affordable global shipping. The platform serves SMBs across 20+ countries, facilitating trade in fresh produce, consumer packaged goods, textiles, construction materials, and electronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dastgyr Marketplace A global B2B marketplace that connects suppliers and buyers worldwide, enabling seamless sourcing and delivery of products across multiple industries including fresh produce, consumer packaged goods, textiles, construction materials, and electronics. Serves SMBs and enterprise buyers with self-serve and field-sales onboarding.
• Receivables Financing

Quantifiable outcome

• Suppliers can unlock up to 90% of invoice value within days of shipping through receivables financing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GR FreightcoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based freight broker handling customs clearance for UK-bound shipments, ensuring compliance with DEFRA, HMRC regulations.
• Global Receivable Financing ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with global receivable financing providers enabling Dastgyr to offer financing solutions to SMEs, providing transparent, affordable funding.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital freight forwarder with embedded trade financing for cross-border shippers. Comparable to Dastgyr's logistics + receivables financing bundle, though focused on freight rather than a full marketplace.
• Handshake: B2B commerce platform connecting brands and specialty retailers with EDI and marketplace tools. Comparable to Dastgyr's SMB marketplace positioning, though primarily serving developed markets.

Direct peers

• Tundra: Headless B2B wholesale marketplace with no buyer fees, connecting brands and retailers. Comparable to Dastgyr's zero-cost SMB onboarding model and marketplace commission revenue structure.
• Alibaba (Alibaba.com): Global B2B marketplace connecting suppliers and buyers across borders. Alibaba.com is the most direct competitor to Dastgyr's marketplace model, with deeper liquidity on both sides and an established cross-border trade ecosystem.
• Global Sources: Hong Kong-headquartered B2B sourcing platform connecting international buyers with Asian suppliers. Directly comparable to Dastgyr's emerging-market-supplier / developed-market-buyer cross-border trade thesis.
• Tradeshift: B2B marketplace and trade finance platform connecting suppliers and buyers globally with embedded financing. Comparable to Dastgyr's integrated marketplace + receivables financing architecture.
• Faire: Wholesale B2B marketplace connecting independent retailers with brands and suppliers, with embedded net-terms financing. Faire is comparable to Dastgyr's SMB-buyer-side motion and receivables-financing integration.
• Ankorstore: European B2B marketplace for independent retailers and brands with embedded payment terms. Comparable to Dastgyr's SMB marketplace model and integrated financing product for buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Wayfair: Large-scale B2C/B2B home goods platform with complex supplier onboarding and logistics operations. A broad incumbent demonstrating scale economics in a multi-sided marketplace, comparable in operational complexity to Dastgyr.
• Amazon Business: Amazon's B2B procurement marketplace serving enterprises and SMBs with broad catalog and logistics. A broad incumbent that competes for the same enterprise procurement wallet Dastgyr targets via Tesco, Sainsbury's, and other UK retailers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors25 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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