Fundl

Fundl is a reward-based crowdfunding platform that replaces blind trust with verified, live metrics. It is built for founders who have real traction and want to raise capital without the gatekeeping of traditional venture capital, and for backers who demand evidence before committing their money. On Fundl, creators connect their real tools—Stripe for revenue, GitHub for development activity, and analytics for audience size—and the platform displays that data live on every project page. There is no manual entry, no screenshots, and no room for exaggeration. Just numbers pulled straight from the source and auto-refreshed throughout the campaign. Contributions go directly to the creator's Stripe account; Fundl never holds funds. This creates a transparent, trust-first environment where backers can see exactly what they are supporting: monthly recurring revenue, commit frequency, and active user counts. The platform is designed for SaaS founders, indie developers, and digital product creators who want to prove their momentum and raise money on their own terms. For backers, it is a chance to back builders with traction, not just taste. Fundl is the evidence layer for crowdfunding, making every campaign a verifiable story of growth.

Live Metric Verification

Fundl pulls data directly from connected third-party platforms like Stripe, GitHub, and audience analytics tools. This means every number on a project page is source-verified and automatically refreshed. There is no manual entry or static screenshots. Backers see the exact same data the creator sees, in real time. This feature eliminates the guesswork and builds a foundation of trust from the moment a campaign goes live.

Direct-to-Creator Payments

Fundl never holds or escrows funds. All contributions are processed directly through the creator's own Stripe account using Stripe Checkout. This means creators get immediate access to their funds without waiting for a platform to release them. It also removes the risk of a third-party intermediary, making the financial flow simpler, faster, and more secure for everyone involved.

Automated Metric Refresh

Once a creator connects their data sources, Fundl automatically refreshes the displayed metrics throughout the campaign. Backers do not see a static snapshot from launch day; they see the latest MRR, commit count, and audience numbers as they change. This creates a living, breathing project page that reflects real-time momentum and keeps backers engaged and informed from start to finish.

Unified Project Dossier

Every Fundl project page presents a standardized, comparable dossier of verified metrics. Backers can quickly scan revenue signals, build activity, and audience growth across different campaigns. This consistency makes it easy to compare opportunities and make informed decisions. The platform turns complex data into a clear, actionable snapshot that empowers backers to back the projects with the strongest evidence of traction.

SaaS Founders Raising Pre-Seed Capital

A SaaS founder with a working product and initial paying customers can use Fundl to raise pre-seed capital without giving up equity or pitching to VCs. By connecting their Stripe account to show MRR and their GitHub to show development activity, they provide potential backers with transparent proof of traction. This allows them to raise money directly from their user base and community, bypassing traditional gatekeepers and maintaining full control over their company.

Indie Developers Launching Open Source Tools

An indie developer building an open-source tool can use Fundl to fund ongoing development. By connecting their GitHub repository to show commit frequency and issue resolution, they demonstrate active work and community engagement. Backers can see the project is alive and being maintained, which builds confidence. Funds collected via Stripe go directly to the developer, enabling them to dedicate more time to the project without the pressure of a traditional funding round.

Digital Product Creators Validating New Features

A creator with an existing audience and revenue stream can use Fundl to raise funds for a specific new feature or product line. By connecting their analytics to show monthly active users and their Stripe account to show revenue growth, they validate that their audience is engaged and willing to pay. This evidence-first approach makes it easier to convince existing users to back the new initiative, as they can see the creator's track record is real and measurable.

Content Creators Building Membership Communities

A content creator with a growing audience can use Fundl to fund the launch of a paid membership community. By connecting their audience analytics to show subscriber growth and engagement metrics, they provide proof that their content has a dedicated following. Backers can see the momentum before committing. The direct payment path ensures the creator receives funds immediately to start building the community infrastructure, without waiting for a platform to process payouts.

What types of data can I connect to Fundl?

You can connect Stripe for revenue metrics like monthly recurring revenue (MRR), GitHub for development activity like commits per week, and audience analytics tools for metrics like monthly active users (MAU). Fundl is designed to pull data directly from these source platforms, ensuring every number is verified and live. More integrations may be added over time to expand the proof layer for creators.

How does Fundl verify that the data is real?

Fundl connects directly to your third-party accounts via secure API integrations. The data is pulled straight from the source, not from manual entry or uploaded screenshots. This means the numbers you see on a project page are the same numbers the creator sees in their own dashboard. Fundl does not allow any editing or manipulation of these metrics, ensuring complete transparency for backers.

When do creators get paid from a campaign?

Creators get paid immediately as contributions are made. Fundl uses a direct payment path where all contributions go directly to the creator's connected Stripe account via Stripe Checkout. Fundl never holds or escrows the funds. This means creators have instant access to their money, and backers can be confident that their contribution is going straight to the project they want to support.

Is Fundl a platform for equity or investment crowdfunding?

No. Fundl is a reward-based crowdfunding platform. Contributions made through Fundl are not investments and do not offer equity, financial returns, or any ownership stake in the project. Backers support a project in exchange for rewards, which are defined by the creator. The verified metrics provide context and evidence of traction, but they are not a guarantee of delivery or future performance.