A Canadian marketplace built specifically for rentals.
Looking to start offering rentals, grow an existing rental business or launch an equipment-sharing program?
LEND-IT.CA is an existing rental marketplace platform designed to connect people with the equipment they need. With listings, availability calendars, online bookings, payments, messaging and inventory management, it brings the rental process together in one place.
After four years of building and operating the marketplace, we're now exploring opportunities to make the platform available to businesses and organizations through purchase, licensing or strategic partnerships.
Where it comes from
Built and run as Canada's Rental Marketplace.
We built and operated LEND-IT.CA as a Canadian rental marketplace on web, iOS and Android, connecting individuals and local rental businesses with people looking to rent tools, outdoor gear, event supplies and other useful items.
Unlike traditional classifieds, LEND-IT.CA was built around the rental process itself: from browsing available equipment and managing bookings to payments, communication and returns.
We've now closed the public marketplace to focus on new opportunities for the platform, including helping established rental businesses, retailers entering the rental market, and organizations developing equipment-sharing programs.
The platform already exists. Let's explore what it could do for you.
Product demo
See the platform in action.
A short walkthrough: browsing listings, checking availability, booking an item and managing it from the lender side.
Who it's for
Where LEND-IT.CA could fit.
Whether you rent, sell, run a program or own equipment, there may be a way to put the platform to work.
Already operate a rental business?
Explore ways to manage rental bookings, showcase inventory and potentially reach more customers, including discussing purchase or subscription-based licensing of the existing platform.
Explore a Rental Business Opportunity See what booking friction may be costing you →Sell products but want to offer rentals too?
Equipment retailers, outdoor stores, event suppliers and other businesses may be able to create an additional revenue stream by renting products alongside traditional sales.
Discuss Adding Rentals to Your BusinessRun a municipality, library or community program?
Explore tool libraries, equipment lending, community-sharing programs, reuse initiatives and circular economy objectives.
Discuss a Community ApplicationOwn equipment you might rent out?
Tell us what you would consider listing and what would make future participation worthwhile.
Register Your InterestInterested in an existing rental marketplace?
Discuss the platform, brand and other assets, and possible acquisition, investment or strategic partnership opportunities.
Book a DiscussionThe platform
The rental process, in one place.
The same listings, calendars, bookings, payments and messaging tools that ran a live Canadian rental marketplace.
Listings and search
Items with photos, descriptions, categories and pricing that renters can browse and filter.
Availability calendars
Live availability, minimum and maximum rental periods, pickup and return dates.
Online bookings
Renters request and book items without the back-and-forth of DMs and phone calls.
Payments and deposits
Cashless checkout, payouts and refundable security deposits held during the rental.
In-app messaging
Renters and lenders talk in one place, with a record of every conversation.
Inventory and order management
See what's booked, what's out, what's due back and what's available.
Business storefronts
A branded page for each business, with its full inventory in one link.
Web, iOS and Android
Renters use whichever suits them. Lenders manage from web or mobile.
Shareable listing links
List once and share the link on social media, in newsletters or on your own website.
What's included depends on the arrangement. We'll confirm the details during your demo.
How it works
Start with a conversation.
Purchase, licensing and partnership terms are discussed case by case, based on what you need.
Discussion
We learn what you rent, sell or run today, and what you're trying to achieve.
Demo on your use case
A live walkthrough of the platform, focused on how it would work for your items and your customers.
Agree the right path
Purchase, subscription licensing, a pilot or a strategic partnership, with a clear scope before anything is committed.
Get in touch
Tell us what you're exploring.
Choose the option that fits best and tell us a little about it. We'll reply by email to arrange a time.
Own equipment you might rent out? Choose Equipment owner to register your interest. No organization needed.
Prefer email?
info@lend-it.ca
Had a LEND-IT.CA marketplace account? The public marketplace has closed and no rentals are being processed. For questions about your account or your information, email info@lend-it.ca.