GetASAP ASIA, a startup founded by two teenage entrepreneurs—16-year-old Raghav Arora and 19-year-old Pranavkrishna Suresh—has raised $3.45 million in pre-seed funding to transform the way small retailers in Southeast Asia access and manage their supply chains
The round was led by General Catalyst and Y Combinator, with additional support from Ritual Capital and Pioneer Fund.
Fixing a Broken Supply Chain with AI and Equity
Traditional wholesale systems across Southeast Asia often disadvantage small businesses, favoring larger chains and leaving smaller retailers with slow, unreliable, and opaque procurement options. GetASAP ASIA is tackling this inequity head-on by building a fast, AI-powered B2B marketplace that offers seamless sourcing, fulfillment, and delivery—regardless of a business’s size or purchasing power.
“We’re building the DoorDash for B2B wholesale,” the founders explain. “Our goal is to level the playing field so every retailer—from the biggest chain to the smallest mom-and-pop store—has access to reliable supply, transparent pricing, and world-class logistics.”
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Trusted by Giants, Built for the Smallest Shops
The platform currently supports the supply chains of every major supermarket chain in Southeast Asia, partnering with over 1,200 distributors and 270 global brands. GetASAP ASIA facilitates the annual movement of more than 250 containers, delivering products from brands like Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s, Frito Lay, Takis, Feastables by MrBeast, and Prime Hydration.
AI-Powered Logistics That Predict and Deliver
At the core of GetASAP ASIA’s operations is a decentralized fulfillment network powered by a proprietary AI engine. This system ingests data from global commodity markets, regional logistics flows, and in-store sales activity to forecast demand, predict cost volatility, and reroute shipments to avoid delays—ensuring products arrive on time, even in remote areas.
By replacing outdated, fragmented infrastructure with a modern, inclusive logistics platform, GetASAP ASIA is helping local retailers stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
Looking Ahead: Scaling Impact and Access
With fresh funding, the startup plans to scale its technology stack, expand its logistics footprint, and bring AI-driven procurement solutions to more small retailers across Southeast Asia. Their mission is bold but clear: make equitable, reliable wholesale access a reality for every merchant—no matter how small.
About the Founders
- Pranavkrishna Suresh, 19, is a Georgia Tech student
- Raghav Arora, 16, is currently a high school student.
Together, they’ve built one of the region’s most promising B2B platforms—before either is old enough to rent a car.
