🚀 Introducing Ventrabot — South Africa’s Smartest Shopping Assistant!
Hey there! 👋
We're building Ventrabot, a powerful quote engine that helps South Africans find the lowest prices on anything — from PC parts and TVs to furniture and fridges — in seconds!
Tired of checking 5 different sites just to find the best deal? So were we. That’s why we created Ventrabot — a tool that scans trusted local stores like Evetech, Wootware, Takealot, and more, to bring you real-time quotes that save you time and money.
Now we need your help to finish building it. 🎯
Join our crowdfunding journey, back this project, and be part of launching a tool that makes smart shopping effortless for everyone.
Let’s make South African tech smarter — together! 🇿🇦💡
THE BACKGROUND
We started by building custom PCs, but quickly realized South Africans needed more — a smarter way to shop. Prices change fast, and finding the best deal takes too long. VentraBot was born to solve that problem, using automation and scraping tools to find the best prices, instantly.
Now we’re ready to finish building it, but we need your help to cross the finish line.
THE PLAN
We are raising R45,000 in 30 days to secure the time and tools needed to complete VentraBot. Your support will fund:
- 💻 Hiring freelance developers or consultants for app development and feature implementation
- 🛠️ Purchasing or subscribing to development tools, APIs, and software licenses needed for the app
- 🧪 Quality assurance: testing services or paying testers to ensure a smooth user experience
- 📈 Investing in project management and collaboration tools to streamline the development process
By the end of the 30 days, we aim to have a working beta available to early backers and testers.
YOUR REWARDS
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Pledge R50 = Reward #1: Supporter Shout-Out
- Your name listed as a supporter on our launch website
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Pledge R150 = Reward #2: Early Access + Vote on Features
- All of the above rewards
- Get exclusive early access to VentraBot before public launch
- Join a private poll to help decide which features we build first
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Pledge R500 = Reward #3: Founding Member
- All of the above rewards
- Your name listed as a "Founding Member" on the official site
- Personal thank-you message from the founder
- Lifetime premium access when VentraBot goes live
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Pledge R750 = Reward #4: VentraInsider 💡
- All of the above rewards
- Includes everything above, plus a Ventrabot T-Shirt!!
Updates
🚨 WE’RE LIVE!
Hey friends — after months of hard work, I’m officially launching Ventrabot 🚀
It’s a proudly South African AI tool that compares tech prices across local stores and gives you instant professional quotes — perfect for smart shopping, small businesses, and schools.
💡 We’ve launched on Jumpstarter to raise funds and build our community of early backers! Check it out soon!
🎁 We’ve got fun rewards starting at just R50 — come be part of the next big thing in local eCommerce!
#Ventrabot #Crowdfunding #MadeInSA #SupportLocal #JumpstarterSA
Project FAQ
Who am I?
- My name is Alain Demblon. I’m a self-taught developer and entrepreneur from Cape Town with a passion for smart, practical tools that solve real problems.
- Over the past year, I’ve been building custom PCs and learning what South Africans really need when it comes to online shopping: transparency, speed, and trust.
- VentraBot is my full-time mission — and with your support, I’ll be able to bring it to life.
Where are we based?
- We’re proudly based in Athlone, Cape Town, South Africa.
- Our mission is to build tools locally that empower South Africans to shop smarter, faster, and more affordably.
Why Crowdfunding?
- This project has grown beyond what I can sustain on my own — I’ve bootstrapped it as far as I can.
- Instead of seeking outside investors or giving up ownership, I want to keep it community-driven and transparent.
- Your support helps cover rent, food, services, and development time so I can focus fully on building and launching VentraBot in the next 30 days.
What is the plan once 100% funding is received?
- Immediately lock down basic living and workspace needs to ensure full focus on development.
- Complete the backend scraping and pricing engine, refine the quote generator, and integrate it with the frontend.
- Launch the beta version for early access supporters.
- Collect feedback, polish the UX, and prepare for a public launch with full functionality and mobile responsiveness.
