ShieldVase helps SMEs, contractors, and procurement teams source raw materials from verified vendors with more transparency, better coordination, and less friction.
Verified supply network
Vendors and buyers in one trusted marketplace.
Built for African trade
Local sourcing workflows, procurement-ready.
Transparent purchasing
Clearer pricing, quotes, and order coordination.
One platform
Price Lock, Group Buying, RFQ & Quotes, Verified Suppliers, and a full marketplace — all in one place.
What we do
We help international businesses and local buyers source and coordinate construction, industrial, and infrastructure materials through verified suppliers and a clearer purchasing workflow.
To make raw material sourcing simpler, more transparent, and more reliable for businesses across Africa by combining marketplace access with practical procurement support.
To become the trusted digital backbone for Africa's industrial trade — connecting verified supply, real demand, and smarter purchasing decisions in one ecosystem.
Built on principles that drive African industrial growth
Ensuring fair and open transactions across our marketplace.
Leveraging AI and ML to provide real-time market insights.
Promoting environmentally friendly trading practices.
Enabling businesses of all sizes to thrive in the market.
Built for African B2B trade
Verified suppliers, transparent pricing, better procurement.
Founded in 2024, ShieldVase was created to close the gap between reliable suppliers and the businesses that need raw materials to build, manufacture, and grow. We bring marketplace transparency, procurement support, and verified vendor access into one practical platform.
From construction inputs to industrial materials, our goal is simple: help buyers source with more confidence and help vendors reach demand more efficiently.
Year founded
2024
Marketplace focus
SMEs, contractors & vendors
Cutting-edge technology powering Africa's raw materials trade
A unified platform connecting vendors and buyers across Africa's raw materials sector.
Advanced machine learning and LLM agents provide real-time market analysis and predictions.
Automated tools for tracking prices, demand patterns, and market opportunities.
500+
Active Vendors
10K+
Monthly Transactions
98%
Customer Satisfaction
30%
Average Cost Savings
ShieldVase provides a one-stop solution for businesses to source raw materials efficiently. With advanced AI tools and a robust marketplace, we ensure transparency, competitive pricing, and up-to-date market trends.
About the organisation
ShieldVase Marketplace is built and operated by OptiForge — the group company applying technology to everyday trade problems.
Group company
The technology group behind ShieldVase. OptiForge builds and operates digital products that apply software engineering, AI, and data to real operational problems across African markets.
Product
A B2B marketplace that aggregates verified vendors so SMEs, contractors, and industrial buyers get transparent pricing, reliable supply, and financing for raw materials.
A cross-functional group covering engineering, data, finance, operations, and sustainability — building and running the platform together.
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Expertise & impact
Capability areas drawn from each member's experience — engineering, data, finance, delivery, and sustainability.
Marketplace systems, web applications, backend services, and performance optimisation.
John Olorunfemi Solomon • Victor Makinde
AI-powered applications, data engineering, machine learning, and LLM-driven workflows.
John Olorunfemi Solomon • Victor Makinde
Financial reporting, budgeting, financial controls, and business financial management.
Olaoye Oluwasegun Oladele
Cross-functional coordination, programme delivery, and stakeholder management.
Israel Oyeniyi
Environmental programmes, climate education, and community-impact initiatives.
Israel Oyeniyi
Join ShieldVase today and experience the future of Africa's raw materials marketplace.