UpStok Market
This is the core transactional space where trade meets transformation. Unlike traditional marketplaces that only sell stock, the UpStok Market prioritizes Asset-Backed Growth. Retailers use the market to order inventory, and their consistent trade data unlocks financing for life-changing business tools—like smart solar fridges and electric delivery bikes—via our 'Lipa Mdogo Mdogo' model.
Sustainability Statement
At UpStok, sustainability means building a future where local trade is both profitable and permanent. We move beyond short-term fixes by equipping neighborhood retailers with the resilient infrastructure and digital intelligence needed to thrive in a changing economy. By optimizing the last mile and financing growth-generating assets, we ensure that as our communities grow, they do so with efficiency, inclusivity, and minimal environmental footprint.
The SDGs We Address
The People's Impact
SDG 1: No Poverty
You empower informal retailers to build wealth through credit and asset ownership.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Upfricare directly ensures medicine accessibility and quality healthcare infrastructure.
SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
We turn small shops into high-growth businesses. By providing credit and assets, we help duka owners increase their daily income and create new jobs in the neighborhood.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
We are building the 'Internet of Trade' for the last mile. Our Phygital Hubs bring modern warehouse technology and digital tools to the heart of every ward.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
We make neighborhoods more self-sufficient. By streamlining local logistics, we reduce traffic congestion and ensure essential goods are always available within walking distance.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
We eliminate waste in the food system. Our data-driven inventory management ensures that products don't expire on shelves, and our cooling assets preserve fresh food for longer.