Secure escrow for video editors to get paid on time by influencers.
Freelance video editors in the creator economy suffer extended payment delays from influencers who call them 'partners' but pay them last after everyone else.
EditVault holds influencer payments in escrow until video approval, automatically releasing funds upon editor confirmation or deadline. Editors set project milestones, and influencers deposit upfront to build trust. No more chasing payments—get paid reliably in the creator economy.
Freelance video editors collaborating with influencers in the creator economy
Tailored exclusively for video editor-influencer collaborations with built-in video preview integration for instant approvals.
supportive
Editors create escrow projects with milestones, due dates, and payment splits.
Influencers deposit funds via Stripe, held securely until approval.
Secure video upload and preview for influencer review and approval.
Funds release automatically on approval or deadline without disputes.
Track earnings, project status, and payment history.
Simple mediation tool with evidence upload.
Save templates for repeat influencer collaborations.
Automated nudges for deposits and approvals.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| stripe_id | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | No | |
| editor_id | uuid | No |
| influencer_email | text | No |
| amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| milestones | jsonb | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| stripe_payment_id | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate new escrow project
/api/projects/:idGet project details
/api/projects/:id/approveApprove and release payment
/api/payments/depositHandle Stripe deposit
/api/users/dashboardFetch user projects and stats
No disputes, 1GB storage
5GB storage
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 5% | $93 | $1,116 |
| Month 6 | 300 | 12% | $1,332 | $15,984 |
Escrow protection built for video editors. Deposit upfront, approve, release instantly.
Post detailed case studies in r/videography, r/editors, and freelance video Facebook groups targeting editors complaining about payments. Offer free Pro tier for first 3 signups with video testimonials. DM 10 active editors from Upwork video gigs via LinkedIn.
Large marketplace
Not video-specific, slow disputes
Niche video workflows, faster/cheaper
Network effects from editor-influencer pairings and proprietary milestone data for AI predictions.
Creator economy at $250B, video content exploding on TikTok/YouTube, but payment friction rising with more micro-influencers.
Low adoption by influencers
Free deposits + editor incentives
Escrow regulations
Partner with Stripe Connect
Success: 70% express interest
Success: 80% retention
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