Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Quikee is simple Q-commerce marketplace designed to transition small and informal businesses into the digital sphere.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Quikee.ng is simple Q-commerce marketplace designed to transition small and informal businesses into the digital sphere, equipping them with easy-to-use features like an inbuilt Escrow payment system to ensure secure transactions and flexible real-time barthat mirrors the dynamic experience of local markets.

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

Quikee.ng is simple Q-commerce marketplace designed to transition small and informal businesses into the digital sphere, equipping them with advanced tools and features to ensure secure transactions and flexible pricing that mirrors the dynamic experience of local markets. This platform not only empowers entrepreneurs but also economic inclusivity, driving growth and innovation within the Nigerian society.

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

Benefits includes: 1. Economic Inclusivity 2. Digital presence 3. Convenience 4: Secured online shopping 5: Flexible pricing

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

Small and informal business owner, Entrepreneurs, consumers, local artisans and producers and economically disadvantaged individuals are our targeted beneficiaries.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-08-11

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

4

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.)

CEO Bertrand Omogbai is a Mechanical engineer with wide knowledge in Tech-innovations and entrepreneurship. Having 6+ years experience in business development, product development, and project management. CTO Emeka Nwaoma a software engineer with five (5) years experience in developing complex and efficient software solutions. He has a passion for exploring new technologies and pushing the boundaries of software development with programming languages such as Python, and JavaScript. CPO David Olaniyi product designer with several years of experience, who is dedicated to creating innovative, user-centered designs that are both visually striking and highly functional. He holds a degree in accounting. COO Halimat Muhammed is an accomplished economist with extensive experience in scrum mastery, human resource management, relationship management, and project management.

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

https://www.quikee.ng

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

g) Financial services

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

In the industry, Quikee.ng offers individuals the chance to become delivery partners, enabling them to collect and deliver items for extra income. By participating in this opportunity, individuals can earn additional cash without extensive qualifications. This initiative not only provides a source of income but also contributes to poverty reduction by empowering individuals to generate their own earnings.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

3

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

3

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

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

3

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

3

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

3

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

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

Quikee.ng facilitates economic empowerment by providing accessible tools for small businesses to thrive in the digital economy, contributing to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

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

Quikee.ng promotes economic inclusivity by enabling small and informal businesses to effortlessly establish and manage their digital stores without significant expenses. This initiative aims to foster financial empowerment and inclusivity among entrepreneurs, supporting their growth and sustainability in the digital marketplace.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Quikee.ng supports the Sustainable Development Goal of reduced inequality by providing equal opportunities for all individuals to access our services and products. We aim to bridge the gap between different socio-economic groups by offering affordable and accessible solutions.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Quikee.ng supports the Sustainable Development Goal of sustainable cities and communities by promoting environmentally friendly practices in our operations. With focus on reducing our carbon footprint by prioritizing the use of bicycles and EV bikes for deliveries, supporting local communities, and contributing to the overall sustainability of urban areas where we operate.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Quikee.ng supports the Sustainable Development Goal of responsible consumption and production by implementing sustainable practices throughout their supply chain. They prioritize reducing waste, promoting recycling, and ensuring that their products are ethically sourced and produced. By encouraging responsible consumption habits among their customers, Quikee contributes to a more sustainable future.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Quikee.ng supports the Sustainable Development Goal of climate action by actively working to reduce our environmental impact. By implementing measures to lower carbon emissions like the prioritization of the use of bicycles for deliveries and engage in initiatives that help mitigate climate change.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

2

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

2

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

5

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Quikee.ng supports Sustainable Development Goal 17, by collaborating with various stakeholders including other businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations. Constantly working towards building strong partnerships to achieve common objectives related to sustainability, innovation, and social impact.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

3

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.

3

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.

3

06.08 Justification for my startup

Quikee.ng stands out for its ability to transition small and informal businesses into the digital space, offering tools for secure transactions in form of an escrow payment system and flexible pricing. We innovate by mirroring the same dynamic experience of local markets while promoting economic inclusivity and growth.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main competitors includes: Jumia, Jiji and Konga. What makes us stand out from these competitors are: 1. Our focus on small and informal businesses. 2. Ability to mirror the same experience of local markets with real-time pricing and negotiation features. 3. Enabling secure payments with our Escrow payment process.

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

Yes I am. One of the motivation behind building Quikee was to empower informal business so they can thrive the same way as the formal/big businesses. in the society that I live in, up to 60% of informal business are owned by women especially single ladies and married house wives. Understanding that providing a platform that allows then to do business and still carry out their motherly duty is very vital.