BLOK is a mobile application that streamlines the procurement of construction materials by aggregating suppliers and enabling professionals to place orders in under five minutes at negotiated wholesale prices. The platform addresses delays in material delivery by ensuring timely shipments directly to construction sites or hardware stores, enhancing operational efficiency for builders and retailers.
Funding
$829.8K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Construction professionals in West Africa face challenges in efficiently procuring materials due to fragmented supplier networks and lack of price transparency. This often leads to time-consuming manual processes, project delays, and increased costs.
Solution
BLOK is a mobile application designed to streamline the procurement of construction materials for professionals in Ivory Coast. The platform aggregates multiple suppliers, enabling users to order materials at negotiated wholesale prices in under five minutes. BLOK simplifies the supply chain by ensuring timely delivery of materials directly to construction sites or hardware stores, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing delays.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes construction professionals, builders, and hardware store owners in Ivory Coast seeking a more efficient and cost-effective way to procure construction materials.
Features
- Mobile application for iOS and Android
- Aggregated marketplace of construction material suppliers
- Negotiated wholesale pricing
- Order placement in under five minutes
- Direct delivery to construction sites or hardware stores
- Order tracking and delivery management
- Digital payment options including cash on delivery and mobile money