Faktorist

AI-Powered B2B Trade Marketplace

Seed Investment Opportunity

€2M at €12M Pre-Money Valuation

September 2025 • Lviv, Ukraine

sofiia@faktorist.com

Executive Summary

Investment Opportunity

  • €2M seed funding at €12M pre-money valuation
  • 10% equity for growth capital
  • 24-month runway to reach Series A milestones

Traction & Scale

  • 5,000+ verified Ukrainian suppliers onboarded
  • 12,000+ registered global buyers
  • €2.8M in GMV processed to date

Technology & Innovation

  • AI-powered supplier matching and risk assessment
  • Web3 tokenomics with $FTR utility token
  • Based in Lviv, Ukraine with global ambitions

The Opportunity

$41.7B
Ukraine Annual Exports (2024)
$77B
Export Target by 2030
$32.1T
Global B2B eCommerce Market
14.5%
CAGR Growth Rate

Digital Transformation Gap

Less than 1% of B2B transactions are conducted online, creating massive digitization opportunity

Total Addressable Market

Targeting 1% of Ukraine's export market = $417M TAM

The Problem

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Complexity & Risk

International B2B trade is complex, risky, time-consuming

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Limited Global Reach

Ukrainian manufacturers struggle with global reach and visibility

Trust & Verification

Lack of trusted verification systems for emerging market suppliers

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Language Barriers

Language barriers and cross-border transaction friction

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High Intermediary Costs

High cost of traditional intermediaries and agents (15-25% margins)

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Limited Trade Finance

Limited access to trade finance and working capital for SMEs

Our Solution

🤖 AI-Powered Marketplace

AI-powered marketplace connecting Ukrainian manufacturers globally

✅ Comprehensive Verification

Comprehensive verification system for building supplier trust

🔗 End-to-End Automation

End-to-end trade support and automation tools

💰 Web3 Tokenomics

Web3 tokenomics with $FTR utility token for aligned incentives

🎯 Direct Connections

Direct manufacturer-to-buyer connections eliminating costly intermediaries

💳 Trade Finance

Tokenized trade finance solutions providing liquidity to suppliers

Market Size & Growth

Ukraine Export Growth Potential

Global B2B Market Projection

Business Model

Revenue Streams

Transaction Commissions 1-10% on deals
Subscription Packages Monthly/annual memberships
Premium Services AI analytics and features

Unit Economics

Average Deal Size €18,000
Target Monthly Deals 100
Seed Stage Focus Product-Market Fit

Product & Technology

AI & Automation

  • AI-powered supplier matching and risk assessment
  • Automated RFQ processing and quote generation
  • Multi-language support (10+ languages)

Core Platform

  • Blockchain verification via Whitechain integration
  • Magento + Odoo ERP integration
  • Mobile-first responsive design

Web3 Integration

  • $FTR utility token system
  • Smart contract automation
  • Tokenized incentive mechanisms

Traction & Early Metrics

5,000+
Verified Ukrainian Suppliers
12,000+
Registered Global Buyers
150+
Completed Transactions
€2.8M
GMV Processed to Date
€18,000
Average Deal Size
25%
Monthly Growth Rate
4.7/5.0
Customer Satisfaction
2,500+
Active Users Monthly
35%
Repeat Transaction Rate

Competitive Landscape

Traditional Platforms

Alibaba: General focus, limited verification
Amazon Business: Product-focused, minimal trade support
Global Sources: Asia-centric, outdated technology

Our Key Differentiators

Ukraine Specialization: Deep local expertise and relationships
AI Matching: Sophisticated supplier-buyer connections
Web3 Innovation: Blockchain verification and tokenomics
First-Mover Advantage: Ukrainian export digitization

Financial Projections (Seed Stage)

Growth Trajectory

Revenue by Year 6 $6.4M
EBITDA at Scale 55% margin
Current Stage Early traction
Seed Milestones Product-market fit

Team & Lviv Advantage

Leadership Team

4 co-founders with expertise in tech, media, export strategy, and business development

Founder/CEO

Strategic vision and platform development

Co-founder/CTO

Technology and AI systems (10+ years)

Co-founder/CMO

Media and events expertise (10+ years)

Head of Export Strategy

MBA, export strategy and partnerships (15+ years)

Head of Blockchain

$FTR tokenization and Web3 integration

Lviv Tech Ecosystem Advantages

Access to skilled workforce, cost efficiency, and growing tech community

Use of Funds (Seed Stage)

40%

Product Development (€800K)

MVP enhancement and AI algorithm development

25%

Team Building (€500K)

Key technical hires and core team expansion

20%

Market Validation (€400K)

Customer acquisition and market validation

15%

Operations (€300K)

Infrastructure, compliance, and working capital

24-Month Runway

Sufficient capital to reach Series A milestones and product-market fit

Investment Terms

Funding Amount

€2M

Pre-Money Valuation

€12M

Equity Offered

10%

Round Type

Seed

Additional Terms

  • Board observer rights
  • Strategic partnership opportunities
  • 24-month runway with clear milestones
  • Path to Series A within 18-24 months

Why Invest Now

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Ukraine Recovery

Ukraine recovery creating massive export opportunities

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B2B Digital Transformation

B2B digital transformation accelerating globally

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AI Technology

AI technology enabling sophisticated matching at scale

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Web3 Business Models

Web3 creating new aligned business models and tokenomics

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Lviv Tech Hub

Strong local team in growing Lviv tech hub

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Regulatory Clarity

Regulatory clarity emerging for Web3 business models in Europe

First-Mover Window

First-mover window closing as traditional platforms eye Ukraine market

Thank You

Ready to Transform B2B Trade Together?

Email

sofiia@faktorist.com

Location

Lviv, Ukraine

Next Steps

  • Due diligence and term sheet discussion
  • Product demo and platform walkthrough
  • Access to detailed data room
  • Strategic partnership exploration