Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lesto?
Lesto is a resource intelligence for businesses. We give companies complete visibility and control over their physical assets, from machinery and equipment to inventory and tools.
The problem we solve is deceptively simple: most businesses have no structured record of what’s happening on the ground. Equipment goes missing or sits idle. Audits require weeks of scrambling. ESG grant applications get rejected because there’s no evidence trail. Lesto fixes this by turning day-to-day operational activity into structured, audit-ready, decision-ready records.
On top of the platform, we run a B2B industrial marketplace where businesses can buy, sell, or rent verified surplus industrial assets, turning idle equipment into recovered capital.
Who can use Lesto?
Any organisation that owns or manages material assets across their lifecycle, including surplus, waste, and recyclable materials, from small workshops and factories to large corporations and recyclers. We also work with traders, aggregators, and logistics partners.
What kind of items can I list or buy?
We handle most industrial, commercial materials and other recoverable resources. If you’re unsure whether your material qualifies, just contact us and we’ll help you verify it.
Is Lesto a SaaS Platform, a Marketplace or both?
Both, and they’re designed to work together, but you can use either independently.
The Lesto Platform is a SaaS subscription that gives your business asset tracking, operational workflow management, AI intelligence, and financial/compliance record generation. It’s the system of record for your physical operations.
The Lesto Marketplace is a B2B industrial marketplace where companies can list, browse, and transact on surplus industrial equipment. If you’re a platform subscriber, any assets you flag as surplus can be listed on the marketplace directly from within your dashboard. If you’re just here to buy or sell a piece of equipment, you can use the marketplace independently.
Why sell via Lesto?
Lesto enables you to sell overstock and used assets into the secondary market and offline channels.
Retailers, distributors, brands and manufacturers choose Lesto because they can offload unsold stock and used assets in a discreet way and preserve brand protection.
Why buy via Lesto?
Lesto offers competitive pricing on premium overstock, unsold inventory and used assets.
How can I partner with Lesto?
We work with recyclers, collectors, logistics providers, and professional service firms, including sustainability consultants, advisors, and accounting partners. If you’re interested in joining our verified partner network, please contact us at lesto.hq@gmail.com
Can a seller also be a buyer, and vice versa?
Absolutely. Anyone can be both a buyer and a seller on Lesto. Just contact us to upload your inventory.
Is there a fee to list items with Lesto?
No, listing items with us is completely free. We only charge commission (subject to T&C) if your item is sold. If it doesn’t sell, there is no charge.
How can I list items on Lesto?
Who backs Lesto?
Lesto is operated by SustainLoop Sdn. Bhd. (202501033392 / 1634802-U).
We are backed by PETRONAS Innovation Garage (PING), the corporate innovation arm of Malaysia’s national energy company.
We have also been recognised at the Singapore International Foundation Climate Hack, featured across major regional publications including Berita Harian, MSN Indonesia, Jawa Pos, Kontan, and iNews, and are active participants in circular economy and ESG policy landscape.
