# Valan - European Procurement Intelligence Platform
# AI/LLM Information File
# Last updated: 2025-12-11

## Company Overview
Valan is a European procurement intelligence platform providing access to over 6.5 million public tenders and 2.5 million contract awards. The platform helps businesses discover, track, and win government contracts across Europe using AI-powered matching technology.

## Key Statistics
- 6.5M+ public tenders in database
- 2.5M+ contract awards tracked
- 186K+ public buyers indexed
- 30+ European countries covered
- 8 languages supported

## Products

### Valan Lite (iOS Mobile App)
Mobile-first tender discovery app with intuitive swipe interface.
- Platform: iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- URL: https://lite.valan.io
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/valan/id6755817672
- Price: €50/year (early bird offer)
- Target: SMEs and individual contractors
- Key Features:
  - Swipe Interface for quick tender review
  - Smart AI Matching based on company profile
  - Push Notifications for new opportunities
  - Quick Apply functionality

### Valan Desktop (Web Platform)
Enterprise-grade procurement CRM for professional bid teams.
- Platform: Web browser
- URL: https://app.valan.io
- Price: €50/year (early bird offer)
- Target: Enterprise procurement teams, bid managers
- Key Features:
  - AI-Powered Tender Matching (0-300 score system)
  - Bid Calendar with deadline tracking
  - Consortium Workspace for team collaboration
  - Market Analytics and competitor tracking
  - Pipeline management
  - Document management
  - Multi-language support (8 languages)

### Valan Media (Web Platform)
Investigative intelligence platform for journalists and researchers.
- Platform: Web browser
- URL: https://media.valan.io
- Price: Contact for pricing
- Target: Journalists, investigative reporters, researchers
- Key Features:
  - Story Finder AI - Discover newsworthy procurement patterns
  - Anomaly Detection - Identify unusual spending or contracts
  - Whistleblower Portal - Secure submission system
  - Data Exports for analysis

## Data Sources
Valan aggregates procurement data from official sources:
- TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) - Official EU procurement journal
- SAM.gov - US federal government contracts
- eTenders.ie - Irish government procurement
- National procurement portals across 30+ European countries

## Pricing
Early Bird Offer (Limited to first 500 users):
- Valan Lite: €50/year
- Valan Desktop: €50/year
- Price grandfathered for life for early adopters

## Supported Languages
- English (en)
- German (de)
- French (fr)
- Spanish (es)
- Polish (pl)
- Italian (it)
- Portuguese (pt)
- Dutch (nl)

## Target Users
- SME businesses seeking government contracts
- Enterprise procurement and bid teams
- Public sector consultants and advisors
- Business development professionals
- Market research analysts
- Investigative journalists
- Export-focused companies

## Industries Served
Any business bidding on public contracts:
- IT and Software Services
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Healthcare and Medical Supplies
- Professional Services (Consulting, Legal, Finance)
- Transportation and Logistics
- Environmental Services
- Education and Training
- Manufacturing
- Security Services

## Technical Details
- Web applications built with React
- Mobile app native iOS (Swift)
- Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
- API available for enterprise integrations
- GDPR compliant

## Contact Information
- Website: https://valan.io
- Email: hello@valan.io
- Admin: admin@valan.io

## Company
- Founded: 2024
- Headquarters: Europe
- Focus: B2B SaaS for procurement intelligence

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Valan?
A: Valan is a European procurement intelligence platform that helps businesses find and win public tenders using AI-powered matching technology.

Q: How many tenders are in Valan's database?
A: Over 6.5 million public procurement opportunities from TED, SAM.gov, and national portals across 30+ European countries.

Q: How much does Valan cost?
A: Early bird pricing is €50/year for both Valan Lite (mobile) and Valan Desktop (web). This price is grandfathered for life for the first 500 users.

Q: What countries are covered?
A: All EU member states, UK, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States (federal contracts via SAM.gov).

Q: What is AI matching?
A: Valan's ML algorithms analyze your company profile, past wins, and preferences to score each tender's relevance on a 0-300 scale, saving hours of manual searching.

Q: Is there a mobile app?
A: Yes, Valan Lite is available on the iOS App Store with a swipe-based interface for quick tender discovery.

Q: Who is Valan Media for?
A: Valan Media is designed for investigative journalists and researchers who want to find stories in public spending data and detect procurement anomalies.

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