Become a Founding Seller

5 Founding Seller spots. Zero Platform Fees. Forever.

We're building Co-Op alongside a small group of founding sellers who share our vision for local, direct commerce. In exchange for your feedback, your story, and the chance to feature you in our marketing, Founding Sellers get permanently preferential terms and a direct share in the platform's success. There are only 5 spots — when they're gone, they're gone.

Sell More.
Stress Less.
Build Community.

Co-Op connects you directly with local buyers who pool together to meet your minimum order - so you sell in bulk on your schedule and on your terms.

FAQs

  • Each of our sellers are in full control of how their orders are delivered. Once your co-op is created, you’ll be able to communicate to your buyers via an anonymous group chat feature. This allows you complete flexibility when it comes time to arrange pickup or delivery.

    For example, if someone was selling a CSA, they’d share the address and available dates and times for pickup to the group chat and/or list it in the co-op listing.

  • We’re lean by design and it’s important to minimize fees as much as possible while still being able to maintain our app.

    We have a variable fee structure of 10% for your first year of listing with us and then it reduces by 1% per year every subsequent year in which you have 3 completed co-ops until you reach 5%.

  • At its core, it's a listing for a bulk order. You set the product, price, minimum quantity, pickup date, and more. Buyers search by zip code for sellers in their area and pay for shares in micro co-ops that interest them. Once your minimum threshold is met or your end date arrives, you confirm the order and fulfill it on your schedule.

  • The co-op won't form and no one is charged — you're never asked to fulfill an order that doesn't work for you. You can also adjust your minimum at any time, or choose to accept a partial order at your discretion.

  • Completely. You know your costs better than we do. Co-Op gives you the tools, you make the decisions.

    We offer flat price per tier pricing or dynamic pricing that can change depending on how many shares have been purchased (kind of like a custom t-shirt order).

  • You can set price tiers that automatically drop as more shares are claimed. For example, $8/lb at 20 buyers dropping to $6.50/lb at 40. It incentivizes buyers to spread the word and gives buyers access to bulk pricing directly from the seller/producer which isn’t something they can usually access on their own.

  • Produce, dairy, meat, eggs, specialty foods, baked goods, preserves, handcrafted items, wool, etc. If you grew it or made it it probably belongs. on Co-Op.

    All listings must follow all applicable state, federal, and local regulations.

  • Nope. You set the fulfillment method — delivery (paid), delivery (free), pickup, or pick-your-own for things like orchards and berry farms. Buyers see the fulfillment method before they purchase, so expectations are clear from the start.

  • Co-Op members pay at the time they sign up for the Co-Op. Refunds are issued at your discretion so you have complete control over your cancellation/no-show/refund policy.

  • Yes, you can have as many active listings as you want across different products or pickup dates.

  • You’ll receive weekly batch payouts and will get paid per share once the order is received. We utilize Stripe for all payment services, including holding funds in escrow until the order is completed.

  • Every co-op has a group chat feature connecting you with all your buyers. You can coordinate pickup details, answer questions, and build relationships with the people buying from you.

Do you see the vision?

We’re looking for five Founding Sellers to work with us to bring this app to life.

What's in it for you:
— Zero platform fees, locked in permanently
— Prominent placement on our website and in advertising
— "Founding Seller" badge on your Co-Op profile
— Direct input into how the platform is built
— Early access to every new feature before anyone else

We're a small team building something we genuinely believe in. Working closely with our Founding Sellers means we build Co-Op around how real producers actually operate, not how we assume they do. Your experience directly shapes the platform.

What we ask in return:

— Permission to use your name, story, and photos in our marketing materials
— Honest feedback as we build
— A quick check-in call once a quarter for the first year

We're particularly interested in working with:

CSAs and farm shares, surplus produce and meat sellers, vendors who accept EBT/SNAP, regional food manufacturers, cottage industry makers, and farmers market vendors. If you grew it or made it, it probably belongs on Co-Op.