Ichii provides an English‑language online marketplace that aggregates listings for housing, professional services and leisure activities across more than 40 German cities. The platform offers searchable, map‑based directories, integrated booking and payment tools, and a multi‑vendor dashboard that lets providers manage listings and accept payments, with tiered subscription plans for businesses.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
International residents in Germany often cannot locate local services—such as housing, professional support, or wellness providers—in English, making it difficult to access essential resources quickly and reliably.
Solution
Ichii operates an English‑first online marketplace that aggregates listings from over 40 German cities and supports more than 30 business categories. The platform provides searchable, map‑based directories, integrated booking engines, and multi‑vendor storefronts, allowing users to find apartments, professional services, and leisure activities in their preferred language. Service providers can create and manage listings through a unified dashboard, set availability, accept payments via an on‑site wallet, and communicate with customers via built‑in messaging. Tiered subscription plans give businesses flexibility to scale their presence, while the free tier lets newcomers list a standard offering for 30 days. All interactions are handled in English, reducing language friction for expatriates and other international residents.
Target Audience
International residents in Germany—expats, students, and professionals—seeking English‑language access to local services, and German businesses that want to reach this English‑speaking market.
Features
- English‑only user interface and communication tools for both customers and providers
- City‑wide searchable directory covering 40 major German locations with map and radius filters
- Category‑specific modules (30+ categories) including appointment scheduling, short‑term rental booking, and event registration
- Multi‑vendor store architecture enabling multiple providers to operate under a single storefront
- Provider dashboard for listing creation, availability management, pricing, and analytics
- Integrated wallet and payment processing for secure transactions and automated invoicing
- Built‑in messaging, reviews, and bookmarking to facilitate trust and repeat business
- Flexible layout options (list, grid, map) and slidable filters for a customized browsing experience
- Tiered pricing: Free basic tier (one 30‑day listing), Extended one‑time highlight ($9.99), Professional subscription ($29.99 / month) with unlimited listings and availability