FIZZ, E-commerce venture on VC4A

FIZZ: The most trusted second-hand ecosystem in Francophone Africa.

Problem: In Côte d’Ivoire, the $300M+ second-hand market is paralyzed by informality and scams.
Solution: A trusted third-party marketplace.

KYC: ID + Selfie verification for all users.

Escrow & QR Payment: Buyer pays in-app, funds are held in escrow. Seller gets paid instantly only after scanning the security QR code at delivery.

Safe Points: 46+ partner locations for secure exchanges.

Traction (12 months):

175,000 downloads (+20% MoM)

46,000 Monthly Active Users (MAU)

12,000+ transactions

€2-3k recurring revenue

Impact: Secure income for the informal economy and reduced textile waste (circular economy).

Roadmap:

2026: Reach 150k verified users.

2027: Complete nationwide coverage of partner network.

2028: Regional expansion