Dela, which takes the scams out of marketplace sales, raises $1 million

Dela, a Sydney-based payments platform, has raised $1 million to tackle scam prevention in marketplace sales of second-hand goods.

• Dela raises $1 million from an unnamed private investor.
• The startup aims to prevent scams in marketplace sales of second-hand goods.
• Dela handles transactions for second-hand goods on platforms like Facebook.
• The funding will be used for product development.
• Dela's founder is Megan van der Velde.

The funding will be used for product development, including escrow payments, ID checks, and shipping tools.