Crafting your experience
Trademeistr was born from a simple frustration: finding a skilled, trustworthy tradesperson was harder than it should be. We built the platform we wished existed.
On site with Trademeistr crews — worldwide.
Plate 01 · The makersOur mission
We exist to close the gap between the millions of skilled tradespeople worldwide and the households and businesses that need them. Too often, artisans go unbooked because they lack visibility. Too often, customers overpay or get poor service because they lack information.
Trademeistr fixes both sides of that equation — a discovery engine for customers, a growth engine for artisans.
Our vision
“A world where every skilled artisan has the same opportunity to build a successful, dignified business — regardless of where they grew up or who they know.”
Kofi Asante-Brown
Co-founder & CEO, Trademeistr
What we stand for
Every trade is a profession. We treat artisans as skilled experts deserving of respect, fair compensation, and professional recognition — not just hired hands.
No hidden fees, no fine print surprises. Every price, every review, every certification is visible before you book. We believe trust is built through honesty.
We think globally but act locally. Every feature, every policy, every decision is made with our diverse community's unique needs and culture in mind.
We would rather have fewer artisans on our platform than let standards slip. Every professional is vetted, assessed, and held accountable by real customer reviews.
Search, compare, and book a verified professional in minutes. Protected payments. Guaranteed quality. No middlemen.
Join 12,000+ artisans already earning more, working smarter, and building a professional reputation that lasts.
Press, partnerships & investor enquiries
We'd love to hear from you. Reach us directly or download our press kit.
A small, intentional team — distributed globally, all obsessed with getting this right.
Head of Artisan Success
Former vocational training coordinator who spent 6 years working with TVET institutions across markets. Abena leads artisan onboarding, quality assessment, and our Certification Programme — she has personally interviewed over 1,200 artisans.
Advisors
Dr. Kofi Annan Jr.
Advisor — Strategy
Nana Akosua Frimpong
Advisor — Finance
Yaw Darko
Advisor — Technology
We track our impact not in app downloads or page views, but in the income earned by artisans, the jobs completed with quality, and the households served with dignity. These are the numbers we care about.
$4.2M
Paid to artisans
Total earnings distributed to artisans on the platform since launch — every payment tracked, every payment protected.
40,000+
Jobs completed
Bookings successfully completed across all trades, in 50+ countries, with a 98% customer satisfaction rate.
3,400+
Artisans upskilled
Artisans who've completed our free professional development modules covering customer service, safety, and pricing.
68%
First-time earners
Of artisans who joined Trademeistr had no formal digital presence before signing up. We gave them a professional identity.
Artisan stories
“Before Trademeistr I had three regular customers. Now I have over forty. I've been able to hire my first apprentice and send my daughter to nursing school. This platform didn't just change my business — it changed my family's life.”
Marcus Johnson
Electrician · Brooklyn, New York
“People used to underestimate me because of my gender. The platform changed that — customers see my 4.9 rating and my 200-job track record first. I now run a team of three and I'm booked two weeks in advance. The certification badge was the turning point.”
Priya Sharma
Plumber · Mumbai, India
“I was doing informal labour jobs, whatever came my way. Trademeistr helped me specialise, get certified, and build a reputation. I now charge professional rates and customers actively seek me out by name. My profile is my CV.”
Carlos Mendez
Roofer · Bogota, Colombia
We track our impact not in app downloads or page views, but in the income earned by artisans, the jobs completed with quality, and the households served with dignity. These are the numbers we care about.
$4.2M
Paid to artisans
Total earnings distributed to artisans on the platform since launch — every payment tracked, every payment protected.
40,000+
Jobs completed
Bookings successfully completed across all trades, in 50+ countries, with a 98% customer satisfaction rate.
3,400+
Artisans upskilled
Artisans who've completed our free professional development modules covering customer service, safety, and pricing.
68%
First-time earners
Of artisans who joined Trademeistr had no formal digital presence before signing up. We gave them a professional identity.
Artisan stories
“Before Trademeistr I had three regular customers. Now I have over forty. I've been able to hire my first apprentice and send my daughter to nursing school. This platform didn't just change my business — it changed my family's life.”
Marcus Johnson
Electrician · Brooklyn, New York
“People used to underestimate me because of my gender. The platform changed that — customers see my 4.9 rating and my 200-job track record first. I now run a team of three and I'm booked two weeks in advance. The certification badge was the turning point.”
Priya Sharma
Plumber · Mumbai, India
“I was doing informal labour jobs, whatever came my way. Trademeistr helped me specialise, get certified, and build a reputation. I now charge professional rates and customers actively seek me out by name. My profile is my CV.”
Carlos Mendez
Roofer · Bogota, Colombia
Global early-stage VC focused on tech companies with strong local market fit.
Impact investment firm backing businesses that create meaningful livelihoods.
Leading startup studio, providing capital, mentorship, and operational support.
A syndicate of 24 angel investors including entrepreneurs, engineers, and operators.
Recognition
Global Tech Summit — Best Marketplace 2024
Coolest Startups — Forbes
Startup Challenge — Top 10 Finalist
How Trademeistr is digitising the skilled trades economy
The artisan marketplace building trust into every booking
Trademeistr closes seed round to expand artisan platform globally
Why the informal trades sector is the next big marketplace opportunity
Search, compare, and book a verified professional in minutes. Protected payments. Guaranteed quality. No middlemen.
Join 12,000+ artisans already earning more, working smarter, and building a professional reputation that lasts.
Press, partnerships & investor enquiries
We'd love to hear from you. Reach us directly or download our press kit.
