UA marketplace is an all-in-one SaaS e-commerce platform for global African businesses. It was launched in 2023 as Urban Afrique, a marketplace for African-based and inspired clothing, accessories, arts, and crafts. In 2023, it expanded its services to include payments and international shipping. UA marketplace is unique in that it is specifically designed to meet the needs of African businesses. It offers a variety of features that make it easy for businesses to sell their products to a global audience, including: A configurable online storefront An omnichannel interface where vendors can monitor their sales and inventory across Africa, social media sites, and websites A payment platform that enables users to purchase and sell using local payment methods (mobile money, bank transfers, and Visa cards) An international shipping service that delivers to over 170 countries UA marketplace is a valuable resource for African businesses of all sizes. It provides them with the tools and support they need to reach a global audience and grow their businesses. In addition to the above, UA marketplace is also available on the Google Marketplace. This means that Google customers can easily deploy and manage UA marketplace on Google infrastructure. This is a convenient option for businesses that are already using GC, or that are considering migrating to GC.
