Fast Start Program
A preconfigured launch path built for retailers already running Shopify, BigCommerce, commercetools, Magento 2, Adobe Commerce, or Salesforce Commerce Cloud — no replatforming, no lengthy build, no inventory to buy.
Illustrative. Third-party range is merchandised inside your existing storefront — no separate site, no migration.
An illustration of an existing retail storefront filling with third-party seller products alongside the retailer's own inventory.
⸺ Why Fast Start
Most marketplace projects require significant investment, complex implementation programs, and months of planning before launch. Fast Start was built to help retailers move faster — using proven marketplace technology, preconfigured environments, and onboarding frameworks already in production with leading retailers.
Add thousands of products from Marketplacer's 7,000+ seller community — without purchasing inventory or holding stock.
Earn commission revenue from third-party sales while increasing customer choice and basket size.
Test new products and categories before making inventory commitments — and launch faster in the process.
⸺ What's Included
Eight components across three focus areas that get you to live, faster.
The environment arrives preconfigured across five areas — not a blank slate.
Six platform connectors are already built — so there's no custom integration work to launch.
Select a platform to isolate its connection
Launch planning, readiness reviews, and implementation guidance from day one.
Seller agreements, onboarding templates, sample data, and launch resources.
The proven launch sequence used by retailers already live on the platform.
Access Marketplacer's network of 7,000+ vetted sellers and supply partners.
Training and learning resources that prepare your team to operate confidently.
Technical guidance, customer success, and marketplace best practices from launch onward.
⸺ Qualification
Fast Start is built for B2C retailers operating in a single region and a single language, running Shopify, BigCommerce, commercetools, Magento 2, Adobe Commerce, or Salesforce Commerce Cloud. If that's you — you qualify.
Criterion 01
You're a B2C retailer
Selling direct to consumers through your own storefront.
Criterion 02
Single region, single language
One market and one language keeps the launch path preconfigured rather than bespoke.
Criterion 03
Running a supported ecommerce platform
Any one of the six platforms Fast Start already connects to.
Don't tick all three? You're still in scope.
Enterprise, multi-region, or a custom stack — we'll scope a bespoke implementation.
⸺ Your Fast Start Journey
A five-step path from your existing storefront to a live, revenue-generating marketplace.
⸺ Strategy Session
Let's map out your marketplace opportunity—from implementation timelines and seller onboarding capacity to potential revenue growth.
If you have other questions, contact us.
No. Fast Start plugs into your existing Shopify, BigCommerce, commercetools, Magento 2, Adobe Commerce, or Salesforce Commerce Cloud store. Your expanded product range appears seamlessly in your current storefront — no separate site, no replatforming, no major overhauls.
Related reading: Do I Need To Rebuild or Replatform to Start a Marketplace?
Minimal. Our integration partners, prebuilt connectors, and onboarding process handle most of the heavy lifting. Your team will focus on category setup, seller selection, and product approvals — not complex development work.
Related reading: Do I Need A Large Team to Launch a Marketplace?
Fast Start gives you instant access to the Marketplacer Seller Community, where you can browse and select from thousands of pre-vetted sellers ready to trade. You decide who fits your brand and product strategy, and we help connect them directly to your store.
In addition, our Channel Manager partners can connect you to large seller networks, making it easy to add hundreds — or even thousands — of products in a fraction of the time.
Yes, you can bring your own sellers to Marketplacer. Invite them directly from the Operator portal. They'll get a guided onboarding flow plus a seller toolkit (agreements, templates, sample data). Sellers on Shopify — and most common carts — can sync products, inventory, orders, and returns in minutes via our connectors, so you're not chasing spreadsheets.
Absolutely. You retain full control over your assortment. With Marketplacer's product vetting tools, you can approve or reject products before they go live, ensuring they match your brand standards.
You'll have an onboarding team during setup, a readiness review before launch, and ongoing support via our customer success team. We also offer optional premium services like Seller Enablement and Growth Strategy for those wanting extra help post-launch.
