BetaStore, Beta Store

Lagos, Nigeria · Founded 2020 · $3.2M raised

Headquarters
Lagos
Founded
2020
Business Model
b2b_and_b2c
Total Funding
$3.2M
Last Round
$2.5M Pre-SeedMay 2022
Rounds
2

About

BetaStore (operating as SimpleMarket Inc.) is a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects informal retailers in West and Central Africa directly with manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers. The platform enables small retailers to source fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), access inventory financing, and obtain essential insurance services — digitizing procurement and working capital for the informal retail sector. BetaStore operates primarily in Nigeria and has expanded across Africa.

Summary

BetaStore, Beta Store is a Marketplace company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2020. It has raised $3.2M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $2.5M Pre-Seed round in May 2022. Investors include 500 Global, VestedWorld and Loyal VC.

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Pre-seedPre-SeedMay 2022
$2.5M

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