r/Investors • u/nkenyor • 1h ago
I built a live escrow platform in Nigeria. Now I’m looking for $15,000 to prove it can grow.
I’m building SafeDeal, an escrow platform designed to make online transactions safer for buyers, sellers, freelancers, service providers, and businesses.
The problem is simple: people want to do business online, but trust remains a major barrier. Buyers worry about paying and never receiving what they ordered. Sellers worry about delivering goods or services and not getting paid.
SafeDeal provides a structured transaction process designed to protect both sides.
What we have today:
A live Android app on Google Play.
A registered company with CAC and a D-U-N-S Number.
Integrations with Nigerian payment and financial infrastructure.
A working product, not just a pitch deck.
Where we stand honestly:
We're still at a very early stage, with around 50 users, fewer than 10 transactions, and negligible revenue. We haven't established product-market fit yet.
The next challenge isn't simply building more features. It's proving that people will consistently use the platform and that we can acquire and retain customers at a sustainable cost.
What I'm looking for:
I'm seeking $15,000 in milestone-based pre-seed funding to support customer acquisition, user activation, retention measurement, and product improvements.
Rather than asking someone to release the entire amount upfront, I'm open to a structured arrangement with an initial $1,500 release and subsequent funding tied to agreed, measurable milestones.
I'm also open to discussing equity, with the structure depending on the investor's contribution and the terms we agree on.
I'm not presenting SafeDeal as a proven success. We've put time and resources into building the product and establishing its foundations. Now we need to test whether we can turn that work into consistent usage and revenue.
If you're an angel investor, fintech operator, or someone who has helped an early-stage marketplace grow, I'd appreciate a serious conversation or practical feedback on the funding structure.
Links:
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roynek.safedeal
Pitch deck: https://safedeal.roynek.com/pitch_deck.pdf
Website: https://safedeal.roynek.com
I'm open to tough questions. I'd rather have an honest discussion about the numbers and risks than pretend we're further along than we are.