
In a nutshell
BackChannel is a B2B marketplace for excess inventory in Latin America, helping businesses buy and sell surplus stock efficiently. By streamlining transactions, it optimizes working capital, reduces losses, and enhances operational efficiency.
DIF II
BR
23.5558° S, 46.6396° W
(12) Responsible Consumption and Production
n/a
KPI's
Historical aggregate, first year reporting
Products saved from disposal
108k
Tons of CO₂eq avoided
486
Liters of water saved from consumption
320k
Average discount (%) from the original inventory price sold on the platform
66%

Positive Notes
BackChannel reinforced its leadership in surplus inventory by evolving beyond a traditional marketplace model. The company built a proprietary operating system that manages the full lifecycle of excess goods—from deal formation to logistics and settlement—creating a more structured and scalable approach to inventory resale in Latin America.
BackChannel also introduced intelligent, production-grade agents that dynamically manage pricing, inventory aging, and capital exposure in real time. By embedding fintech capabilities directly into its infrastructure, the platform enables conditional settlement, staged payouts, and inventory-backed financial flows—turning complexity into a competitive advantage.
As the business grows, the main challenge lies in diversifying its seller base to reduce concentration risk and strengthen GMV stability. Expanding into new verticals and onboarding additional brands will be critical to building a more resilient and scalable marketplace.