Seller Guide

Everything you need to know to sell your projects successfully

Quick Start

Selling on Nyasekai is free and takes less than 5 minutes to list your first project.

Creating a Listing

Step 1: Choose Listing Type

When creating a new project, you'll choose from:

  • Sell - Transfer ownership, set price, include sale items
  • Seek Co-founder/Investor - Looking for equity/funding partners
  • Showcase - Promote your project without selling
  • Draft - Save and continue later

Step 2: Import or Create

You can either fetch project details automatically or enter them manually:

  • Fetch from site: Enter your project homepage URL and we'll auto-populate name, description, logo, and screenshots
  • Start from scratch: Enter all details manually

Step 3: Core Details

Fill in the essential information:

  • Project name (required) - Clear, descriptive title
  • One-line pitch (required, 80 chars max) - Your elevator pitch
  • Description (required, 100-2,000 chars) - Full project details, features, tech stack
  • Markets/industries - Select up to 5 relevant categories
  • Tech stack - Technologies used (React, Next.js, Supabase, etc.)

Step 4: Media & Screenshots

Visuals are crucial for attracting buyers:

  • Upload up to 5 screenshots (5MB each)
  • Drag-and-drop or file browser
  • At least 1 screenshot required for live listings

Step 5: Pricing & Financials

Set your asking price and share revenue metrics (optional but recommended):

  • Asking price (required, minimum $100)
  • Monthly/Annual revenue (optional) - Helps buyers assess value
  • Business model - Subscription, one-time, freemium, etc.

Managing Offers

When buyers make offers, you'll receive notifications via email and in-app. You can:

  • Accept - Agree to the offer price and proceed to payment
  • Reject - Decline the offer (buyer can make a new offer)
  • Counter - Propose a different price and negotiate
  • Chat - Communicate directly with buyers through our messaging system

Payment & Payouts

Commission Structure

We charge a simple 5% platform commission only when you make a sale:

  • Free accounts: up to 3 listings (marketplace + showcase combined). Premium: unlimited
  • 5% platform commission on successful sales (lowest in the industry)
  • Example: Sell for $4,000 → You receive $3,800 (we take $200)
Important: Additional Stripe processing fees and currency exchange rates may apply. Total fees may exceed 5% due to Stripe's transaction fees and FX rates, which are not controlled by Nyasekai.

Escrow Protection

All payments go through 7-day escrow for your protection:

  • Buyer pays → Funds held in escrow
  • You transfer code/access to buyer
  • Buyer confirms receipt → Funds released automatically
  • Auto-release after 7 days if buyer doesn't confirm

Stripe Connect Setup

To receive payouts, you'll need to connect your Stripe account:

  • Click "Connect Stripe" in your dashboard
  • Complete Stripe onboarding (2-5 minutes)
  • Provide business/tax information
  • How long until funds are payoutable? Funds typically become payoutable after a short clearing period (commonly 0–7 days) and, once a payout is initiated, bank transfers usually arrive in 1–5 business days (commonly 1–3 days). New Stripe Connect accounts may have a probation period of up to 90 days. Factors that affect timing include payment method, account verification status, disputes/reserves, and currency conversions. Check your Stripe Dashboard for exact availability details.

Tips for Success

  • Be transparent: Share accurate revenue numbers, tech stack, and project status. Buyers appreciate honesty.
  • High-quality screenshots: Show your project in action. First impressions matter.
  • Respond quickly: Buyers move fast. Respond to offers and messages within 24 hours.
  • Price competitively: Research similar projects. Overpricing leads to no offers.
  • Consider Premium: Featured listings get 3x more views. $4.99/month can be worth it for high-value projects.

Ready to Sell?

List your first project in under 5 minutes. It's completely free.