Sokya
01 October 2025
Vendia
Pitch Deck – VENDIA
1. Vision
“The go-to B2B platform connecting Dubai suppliers with African buyers, offering a seamless, secure, and Africa-adapted experience.”2. Problem
African buyers face:-
Lack of transparency regarding the reliability of Dubai suppliers.
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Payment barriers (Mobile Money absent from global platforms).
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Complex logistics (customs, delays, high costs).
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Global platforms (Alibaba, Amazon B2B) → no Africa-focused solutions.
3. Solution – VENDIA
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B2B marketplace Dubai ↔ Africa: electronics, cosmetics, textiles, affordable luxury.
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Verified suppliers with local certification in Dubai.
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Adapted payments: Mobile Money, African fintechs, stablecoin crypto.
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Integrated logistics: Dubai–Africa shipping partnerships, real-time tracking.
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Multilingual support: Arabic, English, French, Swahili.
4. Market & Opportunity
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Dubai = global trade hub: 80% of its imports are re-exported worldwide.
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Dubai ↔ Africa trade: $50B in 2023, growing >10% annually.
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Africa (1.4B people): high demand for mid-range quality products (between Chinese low-cost and European high-end).
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African digital B2B market: $200B by 2030.
5. Business Model
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Transaction commissions: 2–6%.
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Premium subscriptions for Dubai suppliers (boosted visibility).
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Targeted advertising (exporters, shippers, insurers).
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Financial services: import/export credit, cargo insurance, customs clearing.
6. Traction (3-Year Projections)
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Year 1: 10K African buyers / 800 Dubai suppliers → $25M GMV.
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Year 2: 80K buyers / 3K suppliers → $250M GMV.
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Year 3: 300K buyers / 10K suppliers → $1.2B GMV.
Projected revenue: $65M (commissions + subscriptions + logistics services).
7. Why VENDIA?
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Unique focus: First platform dedicated exclusively to Dubai–Africa trade.
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Trust & transparency: Certified suppliers + secure payments.
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Africa-ready experience: Mobile Money + local languages.
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Direct impact: Fast access to Dubai (a global hub) for African SMEs.
We are seeking $8M to:
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Finalize platform development & strengthen security.
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Secure strategic partnerships with suppliers, shippers & banks in Dubai.
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Launch VENDIA in 6 African hubs: Lagos, Nairobi, Kinshasa, Accra, Abidjan, Johannesburg.
VENDIA: The digital bridge between Dubai and Africa.