Fundl

Fundl is a reward-based crowdfunding platform built on a radical premise: backers deserve proof, not promises. It eliminates the traditional leap of faith by allowing creators to connect their real, live data sources directly to their project pages. When you visit a campaign on Fundl, you see actual numbers pulled straight from tools like Stripe for revenue, GitHub for development activity, and analytics platforms for audience size. There are no manual entries, no outdated screenshots, just the truth, auto-refreshed throughout the campaign. Fundl is designed for two distinct groups. First, it is for founders and creators who already have real traction. If you have a growing monthly recurring revenue (MRR), an active development team shipping code, or a steadily increasing user base, Fundl gives you a way to raise funds without the traditional gatekeeping of venture capital. You can showcase your momentum and let your metrics speak for themselves. Second, it is for backers who want evidence before they commit. Instead of trusting a charismatic founder or a slick video, you can inspect the underlying health of the project. You can see if revenue is growing, if the team is actively building, and if users are sticking around. The funding process is also refreshingly direct. When a backer decides to support a project, their contribution goes directly to the creator's Stripe account. Fundl never holds the funds. This removes a layer of risk and complexity, ensuring that creators get paid instantly and backers know their money is going straight to the builder they trust, supported by the data they verified. Fundl transforms crowdfunding from a leap of faith into an informed decision based on verified metrics.

Live Data Verification

Fundl pulls metrics directly from connected platforms like Stripe, GitHub, and audience analytics tools. This means every number displayed on a project page is source-verified and updates automatically. Backers see real MRR, real commit counts, and real active user numbers without any manual input or potential manipulation from the creator. This creates a transparent environment where data is the ultimate proof of traction.

Direct Stripe Payments

When a backer decides to fund a project, their contribution goes directly to the creator's Stripe account. Fundl never holds or escrows the funds. This removes a significant layer of risk and complexity for both parties. Creators get paid instantly, and backers know their money is going straight to the builder they trust, supported by the data they have just verified on the platform.

Auto-Refreshing Metrics

Fundl refreshes your connected data automatically throughout the campaign. Backers always see the latest numbers, not a snapshot from the day the project launched. This dynamic display shows the real-time health of the project, including growth trends in revenue, development activity, and user adoption. It turns a static campaign page into a living dashboard of a company's momentum.

Comparative Project Dossier

Every project on Fundl displays a standardized, source-verified dossier of key metrics. This allows backers to easily compare different opportunities based on the same criteria. Whether you are looking at revenue signals, build activity, or audience growth, the format is consistent across all projects. This makes it simple to evaluate which ventures have genuine traction and which are still just ideas.

SaaS Founder Raising Growth Capital

A SaaS founder with a growing monthly recurring revenue of $12,450 and a 23% month-over-month increase can use Fundl to raise capital for product expansion. Instead of spending months pitching to VCs, they connect their Stripe and GitHub accounts to a project page. Backers see the live revenue growth and active development commits, providing the evidence needed to fund the next stage of growth without giving up equity.

Indie Developer Building Open Source Tools

An indie developer who has built a popular open-source tool with an active GitHub repository and a growing user base can launch a reward-based campaign. They connect their GitHub to show the 48 commits per week and their analytics to display 2,547 monthly active users. Backers can see the project is actively maintained and growing, making them confident in contributing to a funding goal for new features or infrastructure.

Creator Monetizing an Existing Audience

A content creator or newsletter writer with a dedicated audience of 5,000 monthly active readers can use Fundl to launch a new product or service. By connecting their audience analytics platform, they prove their reach and engagement. Backers can see the real subscriber count and growth trend, validating the creator's ability to distribute and market the new offering. This evidence-first approach builds immediate trust and drives funding.

Early-Stage Startup Validating Product-Market Fit

A startup that has achieved initial product-market fit with $670 in MRR and a steady stream of GitHub commits can use Fundl to raise funds for scaling. They showcase their live metrics to prove that real users are paying and the team is actively building. This data-driven approach attracts backers who want to support a venture with proven traction, not just a compelling pitch deck, and provides the capital to accelerate growth.

How does Fundl verify the data on a project page?

Fundl verifies data by connecting directly to the creator's third-party accounts, such as Stripe for revenue, GitHub for development activity, and analytics platforms for audience metrics. The data is pulled via API integrations, not from manual screenshots or user input. This ensures every number displayed is source-verified and cannot be manipulated by the creator. The metrics refresh automatically, providing a live and accurate view of the project's traction throughout the campaign.

Does Fundl hold the funds from backers?

No, Fundl never holds or escrows the funds from backers. When a backer contributes to a project, the payment is processed directly through the creator's own Stripe account. Fundl acts as the proof layer, showing the verified data, while Stripe handles the payment processing. This removes a layer of risk and complexity, ensuring creators get paid instantly and backers know their money is going straight to the builder they trust.

What kind of projects can be listed on Fundl?

Fundl is designed for founders and creators who already have real traction. This includes SaaS companies with growing monthly recurring revenue, open-source projects with active development on GitHub, and creators with a steadily increasing user base. The platform is ideal for any venture that can demonstrate momentum through live, verifiable metrics. It is not for ideas without any proof of execution or traction.

Is backing a project on Fundl an investment?

No, backing a project on Fundl is a reward-based contribution, not an investment. Contributions do not offer equity, financial returns, or any ownership stake in the project. Backers support creators in exchange for rewards, which are defined by the creator in their campaign. While the verified metrics provide context and evidence of traction, they are not a guarantee of delivery or future performance.