Enabling Africans to sell online with zero capital
Company is active
Event Year: 2022
Company is active
Event Year: 2022
Tendo empowers individuals across Africa to engage in online sales without requiring any initial capital investment. Our mobile application acts as a bridge, connecting dropshippers directly with local wholesalers. This innovative platform allows sellers to efficiently source products through Tendo, leveraging social commerce tools like WhatsApp to resell items. The app streamlines the entire process, from arranging delivery to managing payments, all within a single, user-friendly interface.
Traditionally, aspiring online sellers in Africa face significant hurdles, including the need to accumulate savings, navigate a complex landscape of suppliers to identify trustworthy partners, and bear the risk of capital loss through inventory stocking. Furthermore, they must absorb the costs associated with logistics and warehousing. Tendo effectively eliminates these barriers, providing a seamless and accessible pathway to online entrepreneurship.
Tendo empowers individuals across Africa to engage in online sales without requiring any initial capital investment. Our mobile application acts as a bridge, connecting dropshippers directly with local wholesalers. This innovative platform allows sellers to efficiently source products through Tendo, leveraging social commerce tools like WhatsApp to resell items. The app streamlines the entire process, from arranging delivery to managing payments, all within a single, user-friendly interface.
Traditionally, aspiring online sellers in Africa face significant hurdles, including the need to accumulate savings, navigate a complex landscape of suppliers to identify trustworthy partners, and bear the risk of capital loss through inventory stocking. Furthermore, they must absorb the costs associated with logistics and warehousing. Tendo effectively eliminates these barriers, providing a seamless and accessible pathway to online entrepreneurship.
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Winter 2022
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Winter 2022
Consumer
Consumer
Consumer -> Social
Consumer -> Social
Team size: 15
Hiring: No
Team size: 15
Hiring: No
