Romanian entrepreneurs Florin Maxim, Eugen Zbîrcea, and Daniel Nanboe have invested EUR 100,000 in the launch of Comarket.ro, a B2B marketplace aimed at the Romanian hospitality industry.
Comarket is a digital tool that ensures the connection between professionals and suppliers in the HoReCa community, supporting the daily operations of hospitality businesses, restaurants, cafes, and hotels.
Following a pre-seed investment by the founders, the development of the Comarket.ro platform is supported by a new investment of EUR 250,000 from Infinite IT Solutions, a B2B software company present in several markets, including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Germany, Croatia, Spain, and Slovakia.
Hospitality Culture Institute, the first independent research, training, and consultancy institute in Romania studying the HoReCa market and trends, becomes a strategic investor in Comarket and will promote the platform as part of its mission to promote sector digitalization and entrepreneurial education. Thus, Comarket will be a digital partner in all projects initiated and coordinated by the Institute.
The main problem the Comarket platform solves is that procurement activities within a HoReCa business currently take place either through a field agent’s visit to the location or via SMS, WhatsApp, or phone calls to the area agent. This process is repetitive, occurs daily, and tracking one of the 30 weekly orders often involves the same flow, meaning there is no history, centralization, logistical details, or paperless business.
The Comarket platform targets the average HoReCa entrepreneur, meaning an 80-seat restaurant with 5-10 employees in an urban environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comarket.ro?Comarket.ro is a digital B2B marketplace that connects professionals and suppliers within the Romanian HoReCa industry (restaurants, cafes, hotels).
Who are the investors in the Comarket platform?The platform received an initial investment of EUR 100,000 from its founders, followed by EUR 250,000 from Infinite IT Solutions and a strategic partnership with the Hospitality Culture Institute.
How does Comarket help hospitality businesses?It digitizes the procurement process, replacing manual orders via SMS or phone with a centralized system that offers order history and paperless management.