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Your city.Your market.

Launching Now · 2026

Ahiver is a local discovery feed for the businesses around you. Find shops, artisans and vendors nearby — and get found, without paying for ads.

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01 — The problem

The reality for small businesses.

You have amazing products. But your customers are limited to your contacts and people who already know you.

01

Limited visibility

Your products only reach friends, family and your existing followers — never new customers.

02

WhatsApp overload

Managing orders through DMs is chaotic and unprofessional.

03

No online presence

Building a website is expensive and needs technical skills most don't have.

04

High marketing costs

Ads are too expensive for small budgets and uncertain returns.

“I was spending hours on Instagram and WhatsApp just to reach a few customers. I needed something better — something that could help me grow.”

Amara K.
Amara K.
Jewelry Maker · Ibadan
02 — How it works

Make it yours.

Five steps. A few minutes. A shopfront your neighbourhood can actually find.

  1. Business

    Register your business — name, description, business email. Verify with a quick 6-digit code.

  2. Storefront

    Set up your storefront — category, description and how you want your brand to feel.

  3. Location

    Add your address and hours so buyers nearby can find you and see when you're open.

  4. 04

    Branding

    You are here

    Upload your logo, a banner, and pick an accent colour. This is your shopfront.

  5. 05

    Review

    One last look, then publish. Your store goes live to everyone nearby.

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03 — Features

Everything you need to be found.

Simple tools designed for small businesses — not enterprise complexity.

Social product posts

Every product you list becomes engaging social content — likes, comments, shares.

Store follows

Build a real audience. Customers follow you and get notified when you post something new.

Location discovery

Get found by customers nearby — your feed appears to people around you first.

Seller dashboard

Views, likes, followers, sales — see what resonates and what needs a rethink.

Direct messaging

Chat with customers in the app. Answer questions, negotiate, close sales.

Mobile-first

Made for the phone in your hand. Fast on slow networks, light on data.

Built for phones first

Your phone is your office.

We built Ahiver mobile-first because that's how you and your customers actually work.

  • Fast even on slow connections
  • Works offline with smart caching
  • Optimised for low data usage
Mobile shopping
04 — For buyers

Everything nearby.

Ahiver isn't just for sellers. Buyers get a live map of the shops, food spots and makers right around them — and can chat with them directly.

Nearby businesses
Ibadan South West, Oyo
Government College IbadanAdeoyo State HospitalOlubadan AveRing Rd
3 businesses nearby
ahiver maps

See what's nearby

Open Ahiver and instantly see a live feed of businesses around you — fashion, food, electronics and more, sorted by how close they are.

Open the map

Tap the map preview to see every business around you as a pin. Spot what's within walking distance and explore your neighbourhood.

Chat directly

Found something you like? Message the seller right inside the app. No middlemen, no commission — just you and the business.

05 — Explore

Every category, just nearby.

From fabrics to food to gadgets — whatever you're looking for, there's a business near you that sells it.

Fresh Produce
Fresh Produce
Aso-oke
Aso-oke
Groceries
Groceries
Gadgets
Gadgets
Jewelry
Jewelry
Fashion
Fashion
Food
Food
Beauty
Beauty
06 — Our mission

Stores around the corner.

Nigeria is full of incredible businesses — most of them invisible online. Ahiver puts them on the map: a single feed where the shops, makers and vendors around you finally get found.

Built in Nigeria — for every city, every street, every business.

Shopping local on Ahiver
Near you
Local stores
on your street
Amaka's Fabrics
0.3km away
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07 — Early voices

Real sellers, real stories.

We talked to entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Here's what they told us.

I was spending hours on Instagram and WhatsApp just to reach a few customers. I needed something better — something that could help me grow beyond my contacts.

AK
Amara K.
Jewelry Maker · Ibadan, Nigeria

Right now I'm only selling to people who already know me. With a solution like this, customers from across the city can find me every single day through the feed.

JM
Joke M.
Cake Vendor · Abuja, Nigeria

Managing orders through DMs is a nightmare. I want a real storefront — professional, simple, and one that actually brings people in without me paying for ads.

TA
Tunde A.
Clothing Reseller · Kano, Nigeria
Why Ahiver

BUILT
FOR
SMALL

BUSINESSES.

We're not another marketplace that favors big sellers. We level the playing field.

Discovery Over Ads

Pay for every click, compete with big brands

Get discovered organically through our social feed algorithm

Global + Local Reach

Limited to your social media followers

Reach nearby customers and worldwide shoppers automatically

Social + Commerce

Choose between social media OR e-commerce

Get both in one platform — engage and sell seamlessly

Fair Visibility

Big sellers dominate, small stores are invisible

Every store gets a chance to be seen and grow

Traditional
Big sellers win
Ahiver
Everyone gets a chance
Social Media
Only active friends see
08 — Who it's for

Built for every entrepreneur.

Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, we're here to help you grow.

01

Solo entrepreneurs

Running your business alone? Get a professional storefront without hiring developers or designers.

Home bakersBeauty product sellersClothing resellers
02

Creators & makers

Turn your craft into income. Showcase handmade products to customers who value authentic items.

Jewelry makersArtistsHandcraft artisans
03

Small retail

Expand beyond your physical location. Reach customers who can't visit your shop in person.

BoutiquesLocal shopsPop-up vendors
04

Informal vendors

Transitioning online? Start with a simple store and upgrade as you grow. No complicated setup.

Market tradersStreet vendorsSide hustlers
Success story

“I believe I can grow from 20 sales a month to 200+.

“Right now I'm only selling to people who already know me. With a solution like this, customers from across the city can find me every day through the discovery feed.”

Joke M.
Cake vendor · Abuja

MAKE
EVERY
SMALL

BUSINESS
VISIBLE.

We believe that talent and hard work are everywhere, but opportunity isn't. We're changing that.

Empowerment

Every entrepreneur deserves the tools to succeed, regardless of budget or technical skill.

Economic Inclusion

We're building infrastructure for the next wave of digital entrepreneurs in emerging markets.

Community First

Success isn't about algorithms alone — it's about connecting real people with real products.

Innovation

We're just getting started. AI-powered discovery and smart recommendations are coming soon.

GROWING TOGETHER

Real impact · Real businesses · Real growth

0%
Possibility of sellers getting
their first sale within 7 days
0x
Average increase in monthly
sales after joining Ahiver
0/7
Your store works for you
continuously, even offline

What's next

We're constantly evolving to serve you better.

  • AI-powered product recommendations to match customers with your products
  • Smart pricing insights based on similar products and local demand
  • Automated inventory management and restocking reminders
  • Multi-language support to reach customers across borders

READY
TO
GROW?

Join thousands of entrepreneurs who are already reaching new customers every day.

JOIN THE WAITLIST · NO CREDIT CARD · LAUNCH 2026

Free to start
No upfront costs or hidden fees
5-min setup
From signup to first product
24/7 support
We're here to help you succeed
FAQ

GOT
QUESTIONS?

Everything you need to know before joining the waitlist.

Yes. Creating a store and listing products on Ahiver is completely free. We believe every small business deserves a fair shot at visibility without upfront costs or ad budgets.

We're targeting a 2026 launch across Nigeria. Join the waitlist to be among the first sellers on the platform and get early access before we open to the public.

Ahiver is built for the whole of Nigeria — from Lagos and Abuja to Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and everywhere in between. Wherever you are, buyers nearby can find you. International markets are on the roadmap.

Not at all. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use Ahiver. Setup takes under 5 minutes — add your business name, upload product photos, set your price, and you're live.

Instagram and WhatsApp only show your products to people who already follow you. Ahiver's discovery feed actively surfaces your store to new customers nearby who are actively looking to buy — no ads required, no follower count needed.

Absolutely. Ahiver works for both sides. Buyers get a local discovery feed showing businesses, products, and live inventory near them. Sellers get found. Buyers find what they need. Everyone wins.

Still have questions? Email us directly