Kalvin Kazemi
Co-Founder/CEO
Tradeup Exchange
TradeUp Marketplace facilitates secure, direct buying, selling, and trading of collectibles, primarily focusing on trading cards. The platform offers built-in security features and low, transparent fees to ensure a fraud-free environment for users. This streamlined process allows collectors to efficiently connect and complete trades, often within five days.
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Commerce & Shopping
- Software Only
Updated 11 months ago
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Paolo Shamoon
Co-Founder
Product
Problem
Online marketplaces often charge transaction fees, reducing profits for both buyers and sellers, while also exposing users to the risk of fraud and scams. Traditional peer-to-peer transactions lack secure escrow services, creating distrust and hindering the exchange of goods.
Solution
TradeUp is a fee-free marketplace that facilitates secure transactions through an escrow-backed system, enabling users to buy, sell, and barter items within a trusted community. The platform eliminates transaction fees, allowing users to trade without incurring extra costs. TradeUp guarantees secure transactions by holding funds in escrow until both parties confirm satisfaction, mitigating the risk of fraud and ensuring a safe trading environment.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes individuals interested in buying, selling, and bartering items online within a secure, community-driven environment, particularly those seeking to avoid transaction fees and reduce the risk of fraud.
Features
- Fee-free transactions, eliminating costs for buyers and sellers
- Escrow-backed system to secure funds until both parties are satisfied
- TradeUp Secure (Standard Protection) included with every trade
- TradeUp Plus (Enhanced Protection) advanced, paid coverage for high-value trades
- Community-based marketplace fostering trust and collaboration
- Category-based browsing for easy discovery of items