Our Story

Building a More Trusted Digital Marketplace

Buying and selling valuable items online should be simple, transparent, and secure. BIDO was created to solve these challenges by building a platform where trust is built directly into every transaction — with auctions, instant purchases, inspection services, and escrow payments working together to protect both buyers and sellers.

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400k+

Nigeria Yearly Imports

120k+

Ghana Yearly Imports

100k+

Kenya Yearly Imports

7 Hubs

Strategic Sourcing Markets

What We Stand For

"A marketplace where trust, transparency, and technology work together to improve how people buy and sell online."

Designed for Transparency

Listings include clear descriptions, inspection reports, and real-time auction activity so buyers make confident decisions based on reliable data — not guesswork.

Security by Design

Escrow protection, identity verification, and independent inspection are built into every transaction — not offered as optional add-ons.

Fair for Everyone

Real-time auctions, transparent bidding history, and escrow create a balanced playing field that protects every buyer and seller on the platform.

Core Values

What Drives Every Decision

Transparency First

Every listing, every bid, every transaction — visible, documented, and accessible. No hidden information.

Protection by Default

Escrow and inspection aren't premium features. They're the foundation of how BIDO operates for every transaction.

Speed with Integrity

Fast inventory turnover, quick dispute resolution, and streamlined processes — without cutting corners on trust.

Community Growth

Every inspector, seller, and buyer who succeeds on BIDO strengthens the ecosystem for everyone else.

Transaction

€14,200

Completed · Escrowed

Inspection Report

ProCheck ✓

Certified · 48 photos

🎉 Sale Complete

Funds Released

Buyer confirmed · Seller paid

Our Vision

What We're Building

BIDO was built with a simple vision: to create a marketplace where trust, transparency, and technology work together to improve how people buy and sell online. As the platform grows, our focus remains on strengthening security, expanding opportunities, and delivering a marketplace experience that feels reliable and professional.

FOUNDATION

A Problem Identified

Online commerce between buyers and sellers was fragmented, risky, and dominated by middlemen. BIDO set out to build the infrastructure to fix it.

PLATFORM

Auctions & Escrow Launched

The platform concept is formalized — auction infrastructure, escrow protection, and inspection services in one pipeline.

VERIFICATION

Inspection Network Live

Independent inspection agents begin providing detailed reports that help buyers evaluate listings with confidence.

NOW

A Growing Marketplace

Active listings, an engaged buyer and seller community, and continuous platform improvements — building a more trusted digital marketplace every day.

Market Context

Strategic African Demand

BIDO is strategically positioned to serve the massive and growing demand for quality used vehicles across the African continent. We connect global inventory with the markets that need it most.

400k+

Nigeria Yearly Imports

120k+

Ghana Yearly Imports

100k+

Kenya Yearly Imports

7 Hubs

Sourcing Markets

Spare Parts Market Potential

$5–6B

Nigeria’s automotive spare parts market is estimated at approximately $5–$6 billion annually.

70–80%

Of this, roughly 70–80 percent consists of new OEM and aftermarket components.

Top Sourcing Markets

Germany Netherlands Belgium Japan UK UAE USA

Our network spans across the globe's primary automotive export hubs, ensuring a consistent supply of quality vehicles for the African market.

Our Foundation

Built by Logistics Professionals

BIDO is founded by professionals with 40+ years combined experience in international trade, freight forwarding, vehicle exports, and automotive spare parts trade to Africa.

Deep Expertise

• International Trade Operations
• Global Freight Forwarding
• Vehicle Export Compliance
• Automotive Spare Parts Supply

Our Understanding

Our team understands the real challenges African buyers face when sourcing vehicles internationally, and BIDO was created to make the process transparent, secure, and accessible.

The People

Leadership Team

Adebayo Okonkwo

Chief Executive Officer

Lagos · London

Sophie Müller

Chief Technology Officer

Berlin, Germany

Kwame Asante

Head of Inspection

Accra, Ghana

Fatima Diallo

Head of Trust & Safety

Dakar, Senegal

Join Us

Be Part of the BIDO Community

Whether you are placing your first bid or listing your first item for sale, BIDO welcomes you to a marketplace built around fairness, transparency, and trust.

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