Compass Market/How it Works
How it Works

User Experience.

A visual and structured explanation of how the platform operates for both buyers and suppliers.

Why it matters

Educate users and reduce onboarding friction.

BuyersSuppliersVisual & structured
Live · Marketplace
CategoryHow it Works
StatusAvailable
MarketplaceCompass Market
Live across Ethiopia
Verified suppliers and escrow-protected purchases — available now.
How it Works

How the platform operates for both buyers and suppliers.

A clear path for both sides — buyers discover & inquire, suppliers register & reach buyers.

For Buyers
Discovery → Conversion
4 steps
01

Discover

Browse the public catalog without login.

02

Filter

Filter products & suppliers by city or region.

03

Trust

Verified suppliers, escrow, and assured deliveries.

04

Inquire

Submit a bulk or enterprise inquiry.

For Suppliers
Onboarding → Reach
3 steps
01

Register

Sign up via the dedicated supplier landing page.

02

Submit

Upload your documents for verification.

03

Reach buyers

Get discovered by buyers near your service area.

Trust & Reliability

Source with credibility and confidence.

Verified suppliers, escrow-protected payments, and assured deliveries — built to earn buyer confidence on every transaction.

Escrow Protection

Escrow-only payments, every order.

Funds are held safely until delivery is confirmed — with defined timelines for releases and disputes.

4
Trust pillars
Verified
Suppliers only
100%
Escrow coverage
Defined
SLA timelines
Built on trustBuild confidence
Four Trust Pillars
01

Supplier verification

Every supplier is screened and verified before being listed on the marketplace.

Pillar 01Live
02

Secure escrow payment

Buyer funds are held in escrow and released only when the order is fulfilled.

Pillar 02Live
03

Delivery assurance

Delivery is tracked and assured for both buyers and suppliers — end to end.

Pillar 03Live
04

Defined timelines

Clear timelines for payment release and dispute resolution on every order.

Pillar 04Live