FAQ

Questions about invoice financing and Terarchy.

Clear answers about supplier eligibility, verification, capital providers, funding, buyer payment, settlement, and risk.

What is Terarchy?

Terarchy is an invoice financing platform that helps eligible African businesses turn verified unpaid invoices into working capital by connecting suppliers with capital providers.

What is invoice financing?

Invoice financing allows a business to access capital based on money already owed by a customer for completed goods or services, rather than waiting until the invoice's normal payment date.

Who can use Terarchy?

Terarchy is designed for eligible suppliers with documented commercial receivables and for eligible capital providers that want to review invoice-backed opportunities. Verification and access requirements apply to both roles.

What types of invoices can be submitted?

Suppliers may submit unpaid commercial invoices arising from genuine completed transactions with identifiable buyers, payment terms, amounts, due dates, and appropriate supporting records.

Does submitting an invoice guarantee funding?

No. Funding depends on verification, eligibility, transaction risk, required documentation, available capital, and the conditions of the particular opportunity.

How does Terarchy verify an invoice?

Terarchy reviews the supplier, buyer, invoice, supporting documentation, payment rights, duplicate and document-integrity signals, and other transaction-readiness information. The platform does not publish sensitive fraud-detection methods.

How quickly can a supplier receive funding?

Timing varies. It depends on the completeness of the records, verification, eligibility, capital-provider availability, and the conditions that must be satisfied for the transaction.

Who funds invoices?

Eligible capital providers may include appropriate individuals, businesses, professional investors, or institutions, depending on the opportunity and applicable access or regulatory requirements.

What happens when the buyer pays?

Buyer payment and any other applicable repayment mechanics are tracked through settlement. The exact allocation of proceeds follows the relevant transaction structure and agreement.

Are capital-provider returns guaranteed?

No. Returns are expected, not guaranteed. Payment delays, defaults, disputes, documentation issues, and other risks can affect timing and outcomes.

What risks exist?

Risks can include buyer payment risk, supplier risk, documentation risk, timing risk, concentration risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, and risks specific to the transaction structure.

What documents may Terarchy request?

Terarchy may request an invoice, purchase order, contract, delivery note, proof of delivery, statement of account, payment-history evidence, business records, or other documents relevant to the transaction.

Does Terarchy lend money directly?

Terarchy provides the infrastructure through which eligible invoice-financing opportunities can be verified, presented, funded, tracked, and settled. The exact transaction structure may depend on the opportunity and applicable requirements.

Does Terarchy support Nigeria?

Nigeria is a key initial market for Terarchy. Availability for a particular business or transaction still depends on verification, eligibility, capital availability, and applicable requirements.

How do I get started?

Suppliers can create an account and submit an eligible invoice for review. Capital providers can create a profile, complete the required verification, and review opportunities available to them.

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