Craftmerce is an AI-powered platform that connects African artisans and small-batch producers with global retailers, facilitating the sourcing of ethically handmade products across 13+ countries. By streamlining international orders and offering flexible payment terms, Craftmerce addresses the challenge of limited access to diverse, responsibly-made goods for retail businesses.
Funding
$190K 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.
ODTFFounders
Product
Problem
Retail businesses face challenges in sourcing unique, ethically produced goods, particularly from African artisans and small-batch producers, due to limited access, complex international ordering processes, and inflexible payment terms. This restricts their ability to offer diverse, responsibly-made products to consumers.
Solution
Craftmerce is an AI-powered B2B marketplace that directly connects retailers with African artisans and small-batch producers, streamlining the sourcing of ethically handcrafted products from over 13 countries. The platform simplifies international orders, manages logistics, and offers split payment terms, enabling retailers to easily access and stock unique, responsibly-made goods. Craftmerce also provides ESG diligence for handcrafted products, ensuring transparency and compliance with ethical standards.
Target Audience
Craftmerce primarily targets retail businesses globally seeking to source unique, ethically produced, and handcrafted goods from African artisans and small-batch producers.
Features
- AI-powered product discovery and recommendation engine
- Direct connection to over 3000 makers across 13+ African countries
- Sourcing of ethically handcrafted products certified under Craftmerce's ESG Diligence
- Streamlined international ordering and logistics management
- Split payment options with 4X interest-free terms
- Wish-list tool for planning and sharing product selections
- Wholesale pricing visibility upon buyer profile completion