Common questions.

Similar in concept, but further down the commercial process. Lead generation identifies potential customers. We identify actual buying or selling opportunities, qualify both sides, find the right counterparty, and facilitate the introduction.

You absolutely can. Most B2B companies come to us because identifying, approaching, and qualifying counterparties across multiple countries takes time, language coverage, and local market access that they would rather leverage externally. You stay focused on your core business; we stay focused on finding the commercial match.

We work with B2B companies, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, asset owners, developers, operators, investors, and family offices on structured buy-side and sell-side requirements: bulk commodities, industrial inputs, real estate and marine assets, surplus and overstock inventory, and specialist equipment. If there is a qualified buyer and a legitimate seller, we map the connection.

Our current focus is real estate, marine, industrial equipment and materials, agriculture, food and retail commodities, mining, and industrial chemicals. Surplus trading can apply to any bulk goods where there is verified demand and quality documentation.

We are predominantly success-based and do not charge retainers just to open a file. Commercial terms are discussed once the opportunity, scope, and counterparties are clear.

Both. A single shipment can be enough to test the relationship and the market. Many clients start with one transaction and expand once they see how the counterparty and logistics perform.

We cross-check corporate records, trade references, documentation, and, where relevant, site or asset verification. Working through Ventra gives both sides credibility: we filter out incomplete offers and make sure the basics are legitimate before anyone is introduced.

We are based in Norway and operate globally, with a strong footprint across Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, the Nordics, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. We use this reach to connect buyers and sellers that would not naturally find each other.

Surplus trading means helping owners of unused, overstock, or slow-moving inventory convert stock into cash. We match bulk goods with buyers who can use them, handle the due diligence, and make sure the transaction is documented properly.

It depends on the category and documentation. Some opportunities move in days; complex assets or cross-border commodity deals can take weeks. The timeline is usually driven by how quickly both parties provide verified information and agree terms.

A clear description of what you want to buy, sell, or clear; quantity or value; location; target pricing if you have it; and any documentation such as specifications, certificates, or inspection reports. The more precise the brief, the faster we can qualify the right counterparty.

Brokers often focus on one product or one market. We act as an origination partner: we research the requirement, qualify both sides, and only make introductions once there is a real basis for a deal. We also combine deal origination with surplus trading, so we can help clients both source new supply and clear existing stock.