Secure Agreements &
Trusted Transactions

Create secure escrow agreements for online transactions between buyers and sellers.

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Key Features

Secure Escrow

Funds are held safely until the outcome is verified. No more chasing payments.

Real-time Chat

Discuss terms, coordinate details, and resolve disputes directly in the app.

Instant Payouts

Withdraw your funds instantly to your connected payout account once the transaction is complete.

How It Works

Five simple steps to secure your transaction.

1

Create an Agreement

One party sets the terms — outcome, deposit amount, and deadline. Middleman acts as a neutral escrow, not a participant.

2

Secure Funding

Both parties fund the escrow transaction. Assets are locked securely and cannot be accessed by either party until terms are met.

3

Transaction Is Confirmed

When the event ends, the agreed outcome is submitted. If both parties agree, the process continues instantly.

4

Dispute Resolution

If a dispute occurs, our support team reviews the transaction details and resolves the case according to the agreement terms.

5

Funds Released

Funds are released to the approved party. Middleman only charges a transparent service fee.

Middleman Marketplace

More Visibility. More Opportunities.

Showcase your products, reach potential customers, and discover great finds. Connect with buyers and sellers and trade with greater confidence through Middleman.

For Sellers

Reach new customers.

For Buyers

Discover great finds.

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Why This Works

  • No trust required between parties
  • No early withdrawals
  • No bias
  • No hidden rules

Just fair outcomes, enforced by escrow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Middleman is an escrow platform that helps buyers and sellers transact with greater confidence through agreed terms, a structured payment process, and delivery confirmation before funds are released.
Create an agreement, invite the other party, and have both parties accept the terms. The buyer funds the agreement, the seller delivers the goods or services, and the buyer confirms receipt before funds are released according to the agreement and applicable procedures.
Middleman provides a structured process for handling transaction funds and resolving disagreements. However, no platform can guarantee that every transaction is risk-free. Always review the agreement terms and report suspicious activity promptly.
You can raise a dispute through Middleman. Ordinary fund release is stopped while the dispute is handled, and the agreement and available evidence are reviewed before an outcome is determined.
After the buyer confirms receipt, funds are released according to the agreement and applicable procedures. Released funds go to the recipient's Middleman wallet first, after which they can withdraw eligible funds to a matching bank account.
You can create and complete agreements without identity verification. However, KYC approval is required before withdrawing funds, and your withdrawal bank account must match your verified identity.
Contact Middleman support with your transaction reference and relevant details. If a payment is delayed, do not repeat it simply because it has not appeared yet.
Use the support options available on the Middleman website or within your account. Middleman's support acknowledgment target is within one hour, although resolution times depend on the issue.
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The Story Behind Middleman

You've worked hard for your money.
Doing business shouldn't feel like a risk.

A better way to buy, sell, and do business with peace of mind.

A note from our founder

Middleman began with a simple observation: doing business with someone you don't know shouldn't have to come with unnecessary stress.

Whether you're buying something you've worked hard to afford or selling something you've worked hard to build, you deserve the freedom to focus on the transaction, not worry about whether the other party will keep their word.

That is why we're building Middleman. By providing a structured way for buyers and sellers to transact, we aim to make business possible even when trust hasn't yet been established.

Our vision is to help transform how people do business, starting in Nigeria and reaching far beyond it. Because peace of mind shouldn't be a luxury when doing business. It should be part of the experience.

Ojei David (OJ)

Founder & CEO, Middleman

Founder@midman.app