Project Overview

What is AcqMarketplace?

AcqMarketplace is a sophisticated B2B marketplace platform designed specifically for buying and selling digital businesses. The platform facilitates secure transactions, due diligence processes, and comprehensive business transfers with built-in escrow and verification systems.

Core Mission

Enable entrepreneurs to confidently buy and sell digital businesses through a transparent, secure, and efficient marketplace that protects both buyers and sellers throughout the entire transaction process.

Platform Roles & Capabilities

🛒 Buyers

• Browse & Search: Advanced filtering by revenue, profit, industry, technology stack
• Due Diligence: Access to financial documents, traffic metrics, and business analytics
• Secure Transactions: Escrow-protected purchases with milestone-based payments
• Portfolio Management: Track purchased businesses and ongoing deals

🏪 Sellers

• Business Listings: Comprehensive business profiles with financial metrics
• Offer Management: Review, negotiate, and accept buyer offers
• Verification Process: Enhanced credibility through verification badges
• Transaction Support: Guided handover process with document templates

👑 Administrators

• Content Moderation: Review and approve business listings
• User Management: Handle verification, disputes, and account issues
• Platform Analytics: Monitor transaction volume, user engagement, and revenue
• System Configuration: Manage fees, subscription plans, and platform settings

High-Level User Flows

Listing Flow

graph LR
    A[Seller Creates Listing] --> B[Admin Review]
    B --> C{Approved?}
    C -->|Yes| D[Live on Marketplace]
    C -->|No| E[Seller Revision Required]
    E --> B
    D --> F[Receives Offers]
    F --> G[Negotiation & Acceptance]
    G --> H[Transaction Initiated]

Transaction Flow

graph LR
    A[Offer Accepted] --> B[Buyer Funds Escrow]
    B --> C[Due Diligence Period]
    C --> D[Asset Transfer]
    D --> E[Buyer Confirmation]
    E --> F[Funds Released to Seller]

Subscription Flow

graph LR
    A[Free Account] --> B{Upgrade?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Choose Plan]
    B -->|No| D[Limited Features]
    C --> E[Starter/Pro Access]
    E --> F[Enhanced Features]
    F --> G[Billing Management]

Messaging Flow

graph LR
    A[Contact Seller] --> B[Create Conversation]
    B --> C[Threaded Messages]
    C --> D[Read/Unread + Email Notifications]

Alerts Flow

graph LR
    A[Save Search / Create Price Alert] --> B[Scheduled Check]
    B --> C{Match?}
    C -->|Yes| D[Notification + Email]
    C -->|No| E[Wait]

Core Features (At a Glance)

• Listings: creation, moderation, search/filtering, saved searches, watchlist
• Offers & Deals: negotiation, LOI/APA flow, escrow-like payments
• Subscriptions: Starter $19 ($16 annual) • Pro $49 ($41 annual)
• Messaging: conversations, limits per subscription, email notifications
• Notifications: realtime critical events + admin polling
• Admin: users, listings, offers, reports, storage, blog, pages, templates

Key Business Metrics

Transaction Metrics

• Total Transaction Volume: Sum of all completed deals
• Average Deal Size: Mean transaction value
• Completion Rate: Percentage of accepted offers that complete
• Time to Close: Average days from offer acceptance to completion

User Engagement

• Active Listings: Number of approved, active business listings
• Monthly Active Users: Buyers and sellers engaging with platform
• Conversion Rate: Visitors to registered users to paying customers
• Retention Rate: User return and subscription renewal rates

Revenue Streams

• Transaction Fees: Commission on completed deals (tiered by volume)
• Subscription Revenue: Monthly/annual plans for enhanced features
• Featured Listings: Premium placement for seller listings
• Verification Services: Enhanced seller verification badges

Technology Architecture

Frontend Stack

• Framework: React 18 with TypeScript for type safety
• Build Tool: Vite for fast development and optimized builds
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui component library
• Routing: React Router v6 with protected routes
• State Management: TanStack Query for server state, React Context for app state

Backend Stack

• Database: PostgreSQL via Supabase with Row Level Security
• Authentication: Supabase Auth with role-based access control
• API: Supabase Edge Functions (Deno runtime)
• Storage: Supabase Storage for file uploads and documents
• Real-time: Supabase Realtime for notifications and live updates

External Integrations

• Payments: Stripe for subscription billing and escrow transactions
• Email: Resend for transactional emails and notifications
• Analytics: Custom dashboard with Supabase analytics
• Monitoring: Error tracking and performance monitoring

Security & Compliance

Data Protection

• Encryption: All data encrypted at rest and in transit
• Access Control: Row Level Security policies for data isolation
• Authentication: Multi-factor authentication support
• Audit Trails: Comprehensive logging of all user actions

Financial Security

• Escrow Services: Secure fund holding during transactions
• KYC/AML: Identity verification for high-value transactions
• PCI Compliance: Stripe handles all payment card processing
• Fraud Detection: Automated monitoring for suspicious activity

Internationalization

Supported Languages

• Romanian (RO): Primary market language
• English (EN): International market support

Localization Features

• Dynamic content translation using react-i18next
• Database-level multilingual content storage
• Locale-aware formatting for dates, numbers, and currency
• Timezone handling for global user base

Platform Scalability

Performance Optimizations

• Code Splitting: React lazy loading for optimal bundle sizes
• CDN Distribution: Static assets served globally
• Database Indexing: Optimized queries for large datasets
• Caching Strategy: Intelligent caching at multiple layers

Growth Accommodation

• Horizontal Scaling: Supabase auto-scaling infrastructure
• Feature Flags: Gradual rollout of new functionality
• API Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and overload
• Monitoring: Real-time performance and error tracking

Next Steps

Immediate Priorities

1. Enhanced due diligence document management
2. Advanced search and filtering capabilities
3. Mobile application development
4. Expanded payment method support

Future Roadmap

1. AI-powered business valuation tools
2. Marketplace for business-related services
3. International expansion to additional markets
4. Integration with accounting and legal service providers

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Related Documentation:

• Architecture Overview
• Feature Specifications
• User Role Guides