TogoInvoice

Invoice international clients, get paid in Togo without borders.

Score: 7.5/10TGMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Togolese content creators cannot access international payment platforms like PayPal and Stripe, forcing them to rely on expensive local mobile money conversions for receiving global earnings.

Solution

Create professional invoices with global payment links (cards/crypto). We collect payments securely and payout net to your local mobile money after low fees. Built-in client portal and reminders for reliable collections.

Target Audience

Togolese content creators earning from international audiences

Differentiator

Creator-optimized invoicing with embedded Togo-compliant contracts and instant local settlements.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Invoice Builder

must-have20h

Drag-drop templates for sponsorships, custom work.

Global Payment Links

must-have25h

Accept cards via Stripe/Paddle, crypto option.

Client Portal

must-have18h

Clients view/pay invoices online.

Auto-Reminders

must-have15h

Email/SMS chases for overdue invoices.

Local Payouts

must-have20h

Net payout to Moov/Flooz post-collection.

Contract Templates

nice-to-have12h

Togo-legal sponsorship agreements.

Recurring Invoices

nice-to-have10h

Monthly sponsor billing.

Multi-Currency

nice-to-have8h

Quote in USD/EUR, pay in XOF.

Total Build Time: 128 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
business_nametextYes
created_attimestampNo

invoices

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
client_emailtextNo
amount_usdintNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • user_id references users(id)

payments

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
invoice_iduuidNo
amount_receivedintNo
methodtextNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • invoice_id references invoices(id)

API Endpoints

POST
/api/invoices

Create invoice

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/invoices/:id/pay

Process payment

POST
/api/payouts/:invoiceId

Payout invoice

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/clients

List saved clients

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + React Email
Backend
Next.js + Supabase
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe + Paddle + Wise
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend for emailsCrypto via Coinbase API

Build Timeline

Week 1: Invoices

40h
  • Builder UI
  • PDF gen

Week 2: Payments

40h
  • Stripe integration
  • Portal

Week 3: Payouts & Reminders

35h
  • Wise payout
  • Email automations

Week 4: Dashboard

30h
  • List views
  • Mobile

Week 5: Subscriptions & Launch

25h
  • Tiers
  • SEO
Total Timeline: 5 weeks • 210 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No recurring

  • 5 invoices/mo

Pro

$40/mo
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Reminders

Enterprise

$120/mo
  • White-label
  • API

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11802%$80$960
Month 61,1004.5%$1,980$23,760

Unit Economics

$18
CAC
$520
LTV
6%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 28.9xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Invoice Globally, Get Paid in Togo

Pro invoices for creators + sponsors. Collect USD, receive XOF seamlessly.

Feature Highlights

Custom templates
Client portals
Auto-reminders
Local payouts

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Closed $2k sponsor deal overnight.' – Victoire, Influencer"

First Three Customers

Target Togo creators on Instagram with sponsor shoutout posts. Offer free Pro + custom template. Network at local creator meetups in Lomé.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/forhireTwitter #TogoBusinessLinkedIn Africa

SEO Keywords

invoice clients togocreator sponsorship invoiceget paid usd togotogo freelancer invoicesponsor payment togo

Competitive Analysis

FreshBooks

freshbooks.com
$19/mo
Strength

Features

Weakness

No Togo payouts

Our Advantage

Local conversion

Free + fees
Strength

Free

Weakness

Limited global

Our Advantage

Creator templates

🏰 Moat Strategy

Togo-specific legal templates + data on creator invoice success rates.

⏰ Why Now?

Rise of brand sponsorships for African creators amid ad revenue dips.

Risks & Mitigation

marketlow severity

Client payment defaults

Mitigation

Upfront deposits

technicalmedium severity

Stripe global compliance

Mitigation

Paddle fallback

Validation Roadmap

pre-build14 days

Landing waitlist

Success: 100 signups

launch7 days

20 invoices sent

Success: 50% paid

Pivot Options

  • General freelancer tool
  • Subscription management
  • Agency white-label

Quick Stats

Build Time
210h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$4,500
Market Size
$40.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
4