What even is Versa?

Versa at a glance

Versa is the United States' first student-exclusive marketplace, built to empower students to buy and sell secondhand goods within a trusted, university-verified community. By requiring a valid university email to join, Versa ensures authenticity and safety while connecting students directly to their peers. Students can only buy and sell to other students within their own university, creating a secure, localized marketplace where all transactions happen on campus. Our mission is to make student life more affordable and sustainable by giving students a convenient way to repurpose their items. Powered by a personalized recommendation algorithm, Versa also helps students discover the goods they actually need, fostering stronger, more sustainable campus communities.

Built with students in mind

Versa makes campus trading feel effortless—whether you're listing something in seconds or browsing deals between classes. Every post comes from a fellow student, so you know exactly who you're dealing with and what you're looking at. It's simple, quick, and built to make finding and exchanging items on campus more natural and accessible.

The motivation

Versa was created by a student who saw how often classmates were using Instagram and Snapchat just to sell their stuff, without a real platform built for it. The idea came from realizing there was no localized, student-focused space to make these exchanges simple and safe. Facebook Marketplace often felt frustrating—items were either too far away or came with sketchy experiences that didn't feel secure. Versa was built to solve that: a trusted, campus-only marketplace where students can buy and sell within walking distance, with safety and convenience at the core.