The Problem
Canadians buy and sell locally every day through classified ads and social media groups. These transactions rely on cash exchanges in parking lots, e-transfer payments with no recourse, and the hope that the other party will follow through. There is no payment protection, no delivery infrastructure, and no accountability when things go wrong.
What ShopBroker Does
ShopBroker is a Canadian fintech marketplace that brings the transaction infrastructure of e-commerce to local buying and selling. The platform provides protected payments through Stripe Connect and PayPal Commerce Platform, professional same-day delivery through Trexity in 8 Canadian metropolitan areas, and AI-powered pricing through Price Genius.
Sellers create listings, choose their fulfillment method (professional delivery or buyer-arranged pickup), and connect a payment provider. Buyers browse, purchase with payment protection, and receive their item — with funds released to the seller only after successful delivery or confirmed pickup.
Why Now
The secondhand economy in Canada is growing, driven by sustainability awareness and cost-of-living pressures. Yet the infrastructure for local transactions has not kept pace. Canadians can order new products online with full buyer protection and tracked delivery, but selling a piece of furniture to a neighbour still requires cash and a handshake. ShopBroker bridges that gap with fintech infrastructure designed specifically for local commerce.
Business Model
ShopBroker earns a service fee on completed transactions. There are no listing fees, no subscription fees, and no charges for transactions that do not complete. The platform is self-funded.
Company Boilerplate
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> ShopBroker is a Canadian fintech marketplace that brings protected payments, professional delivery, and AI-powered pricing to local buying and selling. Built for safety and trust, the platform connects buyers and sellers in Canadian metropolitan areas with the transaction infrastructure typically absent from local commerce. ShopBroker is based in the Greater Toronto Area. Learn more at shopbroker.ca.
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> ShopBroker is a Canadian fintech marketplace for safe, simple local transactions. Based in Toronto, ShopBroker offers protected payments, AI-powered pricing, and professional delivery for buyers and sellers across Canadian cities. shopbroker.ca