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Sydney payments platform Dela raises $1 million from private investor to enhance scam prevention for second-hand marketplace transactions.
PRIVATESep 08, 2026•about 3 hours ago
Amount Raised
$1 Million
Round Type
Seed
SydneyE CommerceMarketplaceFintech
Investors
Private Investor (Unnamed)
Description
Dela, a Sydney-based payments platform, has secured $1 million in funding from an unnamed private investor to tackle scam prevention in marketplace sales of second-hand goods. Founded by Meg van der Velde, the startup facilitates secure transactions for items advertised on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree. The funding will be directed toward product development to strengthen Dela's fraud prevention mechanisms. The platform uses a secure escrow model where payments are held until buyers confirm receipt and satisfaction with their purchases.
Company Information
Company
Dela
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
About
Dela is a Sydney-based payments platform that prevents scams in peer-to-peer marketplace sales of second-hand goods. The app handles transactions for items advertised on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree by holding buyer payments until the seller confirms receipt and the buyer verifies the item. It offers identity verification, courier booking, shipping organization, delivery tracking, and customer support to facilitate secure transactions between buyers and sellers.
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SydneyE CommerceMarketplaceFintech