Q1 2026 Actuals — Live Data
Where We Are Today
$25K
Gross Revenue
Q1 2026 actual
10
Active Vendors
verified Black-owned businesses
25,000
Transactions
orders processed
150
Customer Base
registered users
* Figures reflect actual platform data as of Q1 2026. Early-stage — growth trajectory is the investment thesis.
Why Buy BLK?
$206B Market Opportunity
The Black consumer market represents $206B in annual buying power. Buy BLK is the first full-stack marketplace built exclusively for this community.
~28% Combined Take Rate
15% platform commission + 8% product markup + 5% service fee — multiple revenue streams per transaction from day one.
Mission-Driven Loyalty
Shoppers who buy with purpose show 3× higher repeat purchase rates versus generic marketplaces.
Strong Network Effects
Every new vendor attracts new customers; every new customer attracts new vendors. Classic marketplace flywheel.
Revenue Model
Multiple monetization streams built into every transaction
15%
Platform Commission
Taken from every vendor payout on each order.
8%
Product Markup
Applied to all listed product prices. Vendor receives original price.
5%
Customer Service Fee
Charged to customers on top of every transaction.
Combined Platform Take Rate
~28%
On a $45 average order, Buy BLK earns approximately $12.60 per transaction across all fee streams — before any subscription or premium vendor revenue.
Forward-Looking Projections
Growth Trajectory
Seeded from Q1 2026 actuals. Projections assume $45 avg order value, 15% platform take rate, and comparable marketplace growth curves. Conservative model.
GMV vs Platform Revenue
Total sales volume vs. Buy BLK's earned revenue
Vendor Growth
Active Black-owned businesses on platform
| Period | Vendors | Transactions | Customers | GMV | Platform Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026Actual | 10 | 25K | 150 | $25K | $4K |
| Q2 2026 | 75 | 28K | 1K | $38K | $6K |
| Q3 2026 | 290 | 42K | 7K | $198K | $30K |
| Q4 2026 | 680 | 95K | 24K | $639K | $96K |
| Q1 2027 | 1,500 | 220K | 62K | $1.5M | $223K |
| Q2 2027 | 2,900 | 480K | 145K | $3.3M | $500K |
| Q3 2027 | 4,800 | 950K | 325K | $6.5M | $979K |
| Q4 2027 | 7,200 | 1.6M | 650K | $11.0M | $1.7M |
| 2028 | 12,000 | 3.6M | 1.5M | $25.2M | $3.8M |
| 2029 | 20,000 | 8.5M | 3.4M | $58.5M | $8.8M |
| 2030 | 34,000 | 20.0M | 8.0M | $135.0M | $20.3M |
* Q1 2026 row reflects actual platform data. All subsequent rows are forward-looking projections. Not a guarantee of future performance.
Roadmap & Milestones
Platform Launch
Live with first 10 vendors, 25,000 transactions, 150 customers. Actively onboarding.
500 Vendors Onboarded
Reach 500 verified Black-owned businesses across 10+ cities.
$500K GMV Milestone
First $500K in gross merchandise volume through the platform.
Series A Fundraise
Target $5M Series A to accelerate city expansion and feature development.
25 Cities Live
Platform operating in 25 major US cities with 5,000+ active vendors.
$25M GMV Run Rate
Annualized GMV of $25M+ with positive unit economics and profitability path.
Q1 2026 Actuals — Live Data
Where We Are Today
$25K
Gross Revenue
Q1 2026 actual
10
Active Vendors
verified Black-owned businesses
25,000
Transactions
orders processed
150
Customer Base
registered users
* Figures reflect actual platform data as of Q1 2026. Early-stage — growth trajectory is the investment thesis.
Why Buy BLK?
$206B Market Opportunity
The Black consumer market represents $206B in annual buying power. Buy BLK is the first full-stack marketplace built exclusively for this community.
~28% Combined Take Rate
15% platform commission + 8% product markup + 5% service fee — multiple revenue streams per transaction from day one.
Mission-Driven Loyalty
Shoppers who buy with purpose show 3× higher repeat purchase rates versus generic marketplaces.
Strong Network Effects
Every new vendor attracts new customers; every new customer attracts new vendors. Classic marketplace flywheel.
Revenue Model
Multiple monetization streams built into every transaction
15%
Platform Commission
Taken from every vendor payout on each order.
8%
Product Markup
Applied to all listed product prices. Vendor receives original price.
5%
Customer Service Fee
Charged to customers on top of every transaction.
Combined Platform Take Rate
~28%
On a $45 average order, Buy BLK earns approximately $12.60 per transaction across all fee streams — before any subscription or premium vendor revenue.
Forward-Looking Projections
Growth Trajectory
Seeded from Q1 2026 actuals. Projections assume $45 avg order value, 15% platform take rate, and comparable marketplace growth curves. Conservative model.
GMV vs Platform Revenue
Total sales volume vs. Buy BLK's earned revenue
Vendor Growth
Active Black-owned businesses on platform
| Period | Vendors | Transactions | Customers | GMV | Platform Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026Actual | 10 | 25K | 150 | $25K | $4K |
| Q2 2026 | 75 | 28K | 1K | $38K | $6K |
| Q3 2026 | 290 | 42K | 7K | $198K | $30K |
| Q4 2026 | 680 | 95K | 24K | $639K | $96K |
| Q1 2027 | 1,500 | 220K | 62K | $1.5M | $223K |
| Q2 2027 | 2,900 | 480K | 145K | $3.3M | $500K |
| Q3 2027 | 4,800 | 950K | 325K | $6.5M | $979K |
| Q4 2027 | 7,200 | 1.6M | 650K | $11.0M | $1.7M |
| 2028 | 12,000 | 3.6M | 1.5M | $25.2M | $3.8M |
| 2029 | 20,000 | 8.5M | 3.4M | $58.5M | $8.8M |
| 2030 | 34,000 | 20.0M | 8.0M | $135.0M | $20.3M |
* Q1 2026 row reflects actual platform data. All subsequent rows are forward-looking projections. Not a guarantee of future performance.
Roadmap & Milestones
Platform Launch
Live with first 10 vendors, 25,000 transactions, 150 customers. Actively onboarding.
500 Vendors Onboarded
Reach 500 verified Black-owned businesses across 10+ cities.
$500K GMV Milestone
First $500K in gross merchandise volume through the platform.
Series A Fundraise
Target $5M Series A to accelerate city expansion and feature development.
25 Cities Live
Platform operating in 25 major US cities with 5,000+ active vendors.
$25M GMV Run Rate
Annualized GMV of $25M+ with positive unit economics and profitability path.