Hoopi is an online marketplace that utilizes livestreaming and gamification tools to enhance the buying and selling experience for hobbyists and collectors. The platform enables merchants to engage directly with their audience through interactive live sessions, while providing collectors with a secure environment to discover and purchase unique items.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Hobbyists and collectors often lack a dedicated platform that combines secure transactions with engaging, interactive experiences. Traditional marketplaces may not offer the real-time interaction and community features that enhance the buying and selling of collectibles.
Solution
Hoopi is a marketplace designed for hobbyists and collectors that integrates livestreaming and gamification to create a more dynamic and secure trading environment. The platform allows sellers to connect directly with buyers through live, interactive sessions, showcasing items and answering questions in real-time. Buyers benefit from a secure environment with trustworthy sellers, group discounts, and the excitement of live "breaking" events where collectibles are revealed. Hoopi aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience for buying, selling, and discovering collectibles.
Target Audience
Hoopi primarily targets hobbyists and collectors interested in trading cards and other collectibles, as well as merchants looking for a platform to engage directly with their audience.
Features
- Interactive livestreaming functionality for sellers to showcase products and engage with buyers.
- Community marketplace with verified sellers to ensure secure transactions.
- "Battle Auctions" feature allowing users to set maximum bids and automatically compete for items.
- Group discounts on select items to incentivize bulk purchases.
- Live "breaking" events where collectible items are revealed in real-time.
- Mobile app available on iOS and Android.