About NEXTMRKT

I spent a number of years working in procurement and supply chain for SMB companies. What I found was the same everywhere: even with expensive and clunky ERPs, buyers were resorting to spreadsheets, vendor directories, and email to do most of their sourcing. I myself had to do the same.

The tools that exist for this job were built for enterprise teams with enterprise budgets, and even then, they fall short for the actual day-to-day work of sourcing. For SMBs sourcing packaging, components, or raw materials, the options were either overkill or nonexistent.

I watched the same happen for suppliers. I worked closely with my suppliers and formed close working relationships. They were partners. But their job isn't easy. Cold calls into the void, LinkedIn cold messaging, constantly chasing down quote responses and buyer updates. I tried to be an easy customer. But without a structured process on either side, even the best working relationships got bogged down in email chains and unanswered follow-ups.

I couldn't find the tool I needed. So I built it.

After years of building domain experience and technical expertise, I decided it was time to build the tool I always needed. That tool is NEXTMRKT. A lot of thought, time, and late nights has gone into building what I believe will become a standard for SMB industrial business.

NEXTMRKT is in Early Release. We're looking for founding members who'll help shape the platform before it opens publicly. If you're an industrial buyer or supplier who's tired of managing procurement from your inbox, and want to help build the tool you always needed, you're exactly who this was built for.

Kyle Watt, Founder & CEO, NEXTMRKT