Vendy delivers a virtual storefront that operates directly within WhatsApp, allowing merchants to list products, generate invoices, and process payments through its in‑app gateway. The platform automates checkout with QR/link sharing, provides instant digital delivery, and consolidates order management for physical shipments in a single dashboard.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Merchants selling through messaging apps face fragmented checkout flows, manual invoicing, and limited support for delivering both physical and digital products, which leads to delayed payments and increased operational overhead. Buyers often have to switch apps or exchange screenshots to confirm transactions, reducing conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
Solution
Vendy offers a turnkey virtual storefront that lives directly inside WhatsApp, enabling sellers to list inventory, generate invoices, and accept payments without leaving the chat. The platform’s proprietary in‑app payment gateway, Vendy Direct, processes transactions instantly and supports multiple account and wallet types. Automated invoicing and QR‑or link‑based shop sharing eliminate manual order entry, while built‑in digital delivery mechanisms push tickets, courses, and invitations to customers immediately after purchase. Physical fulfillment can be coordinated through the same dashboard, consolidating order data and shipping details in one place. Setup requires only a few minutes, and buyers can complete purchases without downloading additional apps or creating new accounts.
Target Audience
The primary customers are small‑to‑mid‑size merchants, event organizers, and digital content creators who want to sell products and services directly through WhatsApp without building a separate e‑commerce site.
Features
- One‑click creation of a WhatsApp‑hosted shop with customizable product catalogues
- Vendy Direct in‑app payment gateway supporting global accounts and wallets, with real‑time settlement
- Automatic invoice generation and QR/shop‑link sharing for frictionless checkout
- Instant digital asset delivery (event tickets, online courses, wedding invites) via secure download links
- Integrated order management dashboard for tracking physical shipments and customer communications
- AI‑driven automated response templates to accelerate inquiry handling
- No‑app‑required buyer experience; purchases completed entirely within the chat interface
- Free tier covering the first 150 buyers, enabling risk‑free trial for new merchants