Stoa Markets: A Marketplace for GPUs and AI Servers with Verified Quotes

Stoa (stoaexchange.com) is a marketplace for buying and selling new and used GPUs and AI servers. The company, founded by Eren, Berat, and Kaan (YC S26), started brokering GPU deals manually and found the process fragmented—trades happen over phone calls, spreadsheets, and email threads, with no shared price discovery.

Key features from the source

• Structured RFQs: Buyers submit a detailed request (configuration, quantity, condition, warranty, location, delivery terms, inspection criteria) that is sent to KYB-verified dealers. Dealers return firm quotes without seeing each other's bids.
• Verified counterparties: Stoa performs know-your-business (KYB) checks on dealers, verifying company ownership and who is authorized to trade.
• Settlement tracking: Payment, shipping, delivery, and inspection are tracked through settlement, with evidence required at each step. Stoa does not take possession of hardware.
• Tiered fees: Stoa charges a tiered fee on completed trades, with lower fees at higher volumes.
• AI-assisted RFQ drafting: Users can describe hardware in plain language or attach a PDF, and AI drafts the RFQ while the user retains control.

Market traction

In its first month, Stoa received over $300M in requests for quotes (RFQs). The platform lists indicative prices for popular SKUs: A100 80GB at $9,490, H100 SXM5 at $25,860, H200 SXM at $33,850, B200 at $43,860, and GB200 NVL at $67,400. These are illustrative levels, not live market data.

Who it's for

Stoa targets GPU brokers, data center operators, AI labs and enterprises, cloud/neocloud providers, OEMs, VARs, SIs, resellers, liquidators, lenders, and funds involved in GPU trading or financing.