Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Gluchat is a social media platform that enables users to make new connections, meet people and also make transactions in one App.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

WHAT IS GLUCHAT? Gluchat is a social media platform that enables users to make new connections, meet people and also make transactions in one App. The platform was initially called “GluApp” in the idea stage, with new changes and to make the brand more appealing to our users and target audience the platform was renamed to “GluChat”. WHAT IS THE CONCEPT OF GLUCHAT? The concept of the platform is to make is easy and simple for people to access there social media handles and also do there daily transactions without having to run multiple Apps. GluChat is derived from Glue (been able to stick multiple items in one place) and Chat (enabling people to make new connections online). From this idea, the platform have evolved to serve its purpose.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Our startup helps people to make new connections and also do daily transactions using one App. GLUCHAT BUSINESS STRUCTURE Gluchat is a B2C (Business to customers) business model. Our target is to use the Gluchat platform to market and sell our services directly to users on the platform and also provide necessary business tools in form of traffic and ads placement for brands to connect with potential buyers.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Connection: Gluchat makes it possible for people make new connections and stay in touch with friends, family, team and loved ones. Entertaining contents: Gluchat provides users unlimited entertainment with all kinds of contents ranging from movies, music and games. Users can choose to follow contents by interest and what inspires them. Seamless transactions: Gluchat has a wallet feature which makes it possible for people to send and receive funds with usernames. Business promotion: Gluchat helps businesses to promote there products and services with high conversion ads campaigns and sponsored adverts. This feature enables businesses to increase profits. Matchmaking service: Gluchat provides matchmaking feature to enable users find new dates and partners. With the filter feature on Gluchat, users can find people in the nearest location and connect with them.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Our target audience are Nigerians from age 18yrs and above. Local businesses, brands and entrepreneurs looking to promote there services and products.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-05-15

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

8

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Amalia Substance (Female) Entrepreneur, Women Empowerment Coach. Founder: ENSAB Projects Ltd Peter Oni (Male) Entrepreneur, Business Coach Research Graduate from Mount Allison University, Sackville, Canada. Chinwuba Chukwueju (Male) Digital creator, Entrepreneur. Graduate Environmental Science, Philippines. Victor Paul Ejem (Male) Entrepreneur, Tech developer. Graduate Industrial Technology and Education, Micheal Okpara University, Nigeria.

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

Https://gluchat.com

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

i) Communication services (telecommunications, media, interactive services)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Gluchat helps local business owners and entrepreneurs to promote, advertise and sell there products and services making it easy for them to reach potential customers, make profits and alleviate poverty.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

With Fundraiser feature on our App, Gluchat startup make it easy for users to raise funds for the less privilege

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Gluchat provides a platform for users to create contents promoting good health and well being reaching thousands of audience.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

My startup provides a platform for users to share quality educational contents and insights on topics that’ll be helpful and increase knowledge.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Gluchat allows both genders male and female to share equal opinions on diverse topics.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

My startup promotes clean water and sanitation goals by creating environmental awareness witching the community and user audience

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

My startup provides fintech feature which enables users to access affordable light bills payment easy and reliable.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes decent work and economic growth by helping local businesses, brands and entrepreneurs to meet there sales target.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

My startup contribute to industry innovation and infrastructure by providing reliable resources and services that are essential to our users.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to reduced inequality by providing a platform for both gender to sur there opinions on different topics without been biased.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to sustainable cities and communities goal by providing safety contents and information that’ll help guide users to live better lives within the communities.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to responsible consumption and production goals by providing useful information for users to increase productivity.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to climate actions goal by providing useful environmental awareness and information to help users live better.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to life below water goal

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

My startup contribute to the life and land goal by providing safety guides and information for users to maintain quality living.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to peace, justice and strong institutions goal by abiding by the Government laws and regulations in the region.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

My startup strengthens the means of implementation of Global Partnership for Sustainable Development by following laid down rules and creating awareness for our audience to embrace the goals.

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

6

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

6

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

6

06.08 Justification for my startup

Gluchat is a social media platform that incorporates Fintech features making it easy for users to meet people and make transactions in one App.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Competitors: Budchat Hawkit Hi5 Aisle Facebook Competitive analysis: Business promotion: Gluchat helps businesses to promote there products and services with high conversion ads campaigns and sponsored adverts. This feature enables businesses to increase profits. Matchmaking service: Gluchat provides matchmaking feature to enable users find new dates and partners. With the filter feature on Gluchat, users can find people in the nearest location and connect with them. Seamless transactions: Gluchat has a wallet feature which makes it possible for people to send and receive funds with usernames. Connection: Gluchat makes it possible for people make new connections and stay in touch with friends, family, team and loved ones.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

My startup promotes female entrepreneurs by enabling them to create discounted products adverts and promotions on our platform.