SenWeb3Match

Match Senegalese web3 startups with compliance-vetted investors

Score: 7.7/10SNMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Senegalese web3 startups are hindered by BCEAO's unclear guidelines and anti-cryptocurrency warnings that deter investors and stall operations.

Solution

Startups submit compliance docs for verification, earning badges to display in profiles. AI matches them with investors filtering for BCEAO-stable projects, enabling faster funding. This builds trust, bypassing investor hesitancy due to regulatory fog.

Target Audience

Senegalese web3 startups seeking investment and operational stability

Differentiator

Exclusive focus on BCEAO-verified badges + Senegal investor network— no other platform signals compliance this clearly.

Brand Voice

supportive

Features

Compliance Verification

must-have15h

Upload docs for admin/AI review and badge issuance.

Startup Profiles

must-have12h

Public profiles with badges, pitch decks, and metrics.

Investor Matching

must-have18h

AI-recommended matches based on stage, sector, compliance.

Messaging System

must-have10h

Secure in-app chat for intros.

Deal Tracker

must-have8h

Track application status and follow-ups.

Investor Filters

nice-to-have6h

Filter startups by compliance score and risk level.

Pitch Deck Templates

nice-to-have5h

Compliance-focused templates.

Analytics Dashboard

nice-to-have7h

View match success rates.

Total Build Time: 81 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • one-to-one with profiles

profiles

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
user_iduuidNo
compliance_badgeboolNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to users
  • one-to-many with matches

matches

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
startup_profile_iduuidNo
investor_user_iduuidNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to profiles and users

messages

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
match_iduuidNo
contenttextNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to matches

API Endpoints

GET
/api/profiles

List profiles with filters

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/verification

Submit docs for review

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/matches

Get recommendations

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/messages

Send message

🔒 Auth Required
PUT
/api/deals

Update deal status

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes + Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend (emails)Zod (validation)OpenAI (matching)

Build Timeline

Week 1: Auth & Profiles

20h
  • Dual-role auth
  • Profile CRUD

Week 2: Verification

25h
  • Doc upload/review
  • Badge system

Week 3: Matching Engine

25h
  • AI matches
  • Filters

Week 4: Messaging & Deals

20h
  • Chat
  • Deal tracking

Week 5: Polish

15h
  • Templates
  • Analytics

Week 6: Launch Prep

10h
  • Tests
  • Landing

Week 7: Beta Testing

8h
  • User feedback fixes
Total Timeline: 7 weeks • 143 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No badge, limited messaging

  • Basic profile
  • 3 matches/mo

Pro

$35/mo

1 profile

  • Verified badge
  • Unlimited matches
  • Messaging

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • Priority matching
  • API
  • Multi-profiles

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1404%$56$672
Month 62008%$560$6,720

Unit Economics

$30
CAC
$420
LTV
6%
Churn
90%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 14.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Investors Trust Compliance—Get Matched Today

Earn BCEAO badges and connect with Senegal-focused web3 investors.

Feature Highlights

Verified compliance badges
AI investor matching
Secure messaging
Deal tracking

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Landed our first investor in weeks.' - Web3 Founder"
"'Easy to find compliant gems.' - VC"

First Three Customers

Post in Senegal web3 Telegram groups offering free badges for first 3; email 15 founders from Crunchbase Senegal filter. Partner with Dakar accelerators for intros.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/startupsAfrican Tech TwitterLinkedIn Senegal Web3

SEO Keywords

Senegal web3 investorsBCEAO compliant startupscrypto funding Senegal

Competitive Analysis

AngelList

angel.co
Free/premium
Strength

Large network

Weakness

No compliance focus

Our Advantage

BCEAO badges + local matching

Enterprise
Strength

Cap table mgmt

Weakness

Not matching/investor

Our Advantage

Affordable matching for early-stage

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from verified startups/investors + exclusive badge data

⏰ Why Now?

Investor caution post-BCEAO warnings; Senegal VC funding up 150% in web3

Risks & Mitigation

marketmedium severity

Few investors

Mitigation

Seed with diaspora VCs

executionhigh severity

Manual verifications slow

Mitigation

AI assist

legallow severity

Doc privacy issues

Mitigation

GDPR-compliant storage

financialmedium severity

Low conversions

Mitigation

Freemium ramp

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Survey founders/investors

Success: 15 signups intent

mvp14 days

Manual matches beta

Success: 3 deals

launch5 days

Targeted LinkedIn ads

Success: 100 profiles

growth30 days

Referral program

Success: 20% referral growth

Pivot Options

  • General Africa VC matching
  • Compliance-only verification
  • Accelerator application tool

Quick Stats

Build Time
143h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$800
Market Size
$3.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
5