Exporta is a B2B marketplace that connects North American wholesale and retail buyers with Latin American suppliers, facilitating direct trade and minimizing transaction costs through a streamlined digital platform. The service addresses the limited access to diverse suppliers for North American buyers, enhancing supply chain efficiency and expanding market reach.
Funding
$5M 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
North American businesses often face challenges in identifying and connecting with reliable suppliers in Latin America due to limited access to information, differing time zones, and concerns about quality control and trade regulations. This can result in higher transaction costs, longer lead times, and increased supply chain risks.
Solution
Exporta provides a B2B marketplace that directly connects North American wholesale and retail buyers with vetted suppliers throughout Latin America, streamlining the sourcing process and reducing associated costs. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including supplier discovery, vetting, sample procurement, and logistics support, enabling businesses to diversify their supply chains with confidence. By facilitating direct communication and transactions, Exporta helps buyers overcome geographical barriers, leverage competitive pricing, and ensure product quality while minimizing risks associated with international trade.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes North American wholesale and retail buyers seeking to diversify their supply chains, reduce costs, and access high-quality products from Latin American suppliers.
Features
- Supplier directory with profiles of vetted Latin American manufacturers across various product categories, including apparel, home goods, and raw materials
- Request for Quote (RFQ) system enabling buyers to submit project specifications and receive competitive bids from multiple suppliers
- End-to-end support services covering tech pack development, product design, sampling, packaging design, and labeling
- Logistics management, including assistance with incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDU, DDP), customs clearance, and shipping arrangements
- Trade assurance program to protect buyers against supplier non-performance and ensure product quality
- NDA management services to safeguard intellectual property during the sourcing process
- Payment processing and insurance options for secure and reliable transactions
- Supplier profiles include minimum order quantities and sample availability