Escrow-protected deposits, live in-map updates, private seller controls, and a mutual in-person confirmation at meetup. The only marketplace with security built into its design.
Proximate keeps payment and confirmation tied to the real-world meetup — not a sketchy message thread.
Find real items around your city with distance-aware listings and a calmer, safer buying flow.
Mutual agreement on payment type, time, and location before the deal is able to proceed.
Deposits are authorized upfront and held by your bank while the deal is in progress. Funds transfer to the seller once both parties complete the deal — no cash to count, no payment to sort out in person.
Every safety feature is designed around the meetup: protecting deposits, confirming exchanges, and reducing repeat bad behavior.
At the 90-minute check-in window, both buyer and seller are notified to check in and confirm the deal is still good to complete.
Payment release is tied to both parties slide-confirming the deal on their own phones at the meetup. Neither side can advance the deal alone — funds only release once both people have confirmed in person.
Sellers can toggle Private Seller mode to hide their identity and use an alias to buy and sell — letting their reputation be the main influence.
Connect Stripe once, list in 60 seconds, and get paid instantly when both parties confirm the deal at meetup. Keep your identity private and let your reputation work for you.
Whether you're a local marketplace enthusiast, a fraud/trust team looking at safer P2P designs, an investor, or a media outlet — I'll walk you through the live app on a 20-minute call. Drop your details and I'll follow up within one business day.
Proximate launches on iPhone first in 2026. Drop your email and we'll send one short note the day the app goes live.