Investor Relations
Invest in the future of veteran-owned commerce.
TradeZelo is building the definitive B2B marketplace for veteran-owned businesses. A mission-driven platform with structural advantages, multiple revenue streams, and a massive underserved market.
$250K
Target Raise
Pre-seed round
$1.22T
Veteran Biz Sales
Annual U.S. receipts
3.5M+
Veteran-Owned Biz
Across the U.S.
4
Revenue Streams
At launch
Financial Projections
Five-year revenue outlook with real pitch deck numbers.
TradeZelo is raising $250,000 with $200,000 identified as the minimum efficient launch. Founder-funded with $50,000+ invested to date.
$250,000
Target Raise
Pre-seed round
$200,000
Min. Efficient Launch
Minimum to go live
$50,000+
Founder Capital
Already invested
25 – 75
Launch Seller Goal
Verified veteran stores
5-Year Revenue Projections
Year 1
$219K
Onboarding 25–75 verified veteran sellers across products, services, and digital downloads.
Year 2
$604K
Subscription tiers scaling, seller verification pipeline maturing, buyer network growing.
Year 3
$1.43M
Base case becomes EBITDA-positive. Platform reaches critical mass of verified veteran sellers.
Year 4
$3.02M
Expanded marketplace categories, enterprise buyer accounts, and national brand partnerships.
Year 5
$5.25M
~1,505 active vendors. $3.04M EBITDA. Dominant veteran commerce platform.
Base Case — Year 5 EBITDA
$1.32M
EBITDA-positive from Year 3
Aggressive Case — Year 5 EBITDA
$3.58M
~2,505 active vendors at scale
Year 5 Scenario Snapshot
Conservative
$472K
196 vendors
Base Case
$5.25M
1,505 vendors
Primary Target
Aggressive
$12.52M
2,505 vendors
Revenue Streams
Product Take Rate8% – 12%
Commission on physical product and inventory sales
Services Fee10% – 18%
Fee on service-based listings and contractor bookings
Seller Plans$59 – $99/mo
Monthly subscription plans for verified seller storefronts
Barter Success Fee5% – 8%
Fee on completed barter and trade transactions
Market Credibility
$1.22 Trillion
Annual sales receipts generated by veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. — an underserved market with no dedicated B2B marketplace.
Capital Allocation — $250K Raise
Platform Build & CS-Cart
Pre-launch Seller Recruitment
Launch & Post-launch Marketing
Seller Onboarding & Verification
Operations & Contingency
Verification Stack
ID.meSheerIDDD214 ReviewAdmin Control Panel
3 seller paths live at launch: existing veteran-owned brands, digital creators / downloadable products, and inventory-light dropship launch stores.
Join the Mission
Ready to back the veteran commerce revolution?
TradeZelo is raising $250,000 to build the platform, onboard 25–75 verified veteran sellers, and prove the model. We are looking for investors who believe in mission-driven commerce with real commercial upside.
Verified Veteran Marketplace
$1.22T Veteran Biz Market
EBITDA-Positive by Year 3