Vetted Chinese suppliers for small-batch hardware makers—no more delays or defects.
Freelance hardware makers suffer delays and quality defects from unreliable Chinese suppliers during small batch production.
BatchVets curates and vets suppliers specializing in under-100 unit runs, with real reviews from freelance makers. Users search, contact, and rate suppliers directly on the platform. Built-in escrow ensures quality and on-time delivery.
Freelance hardware makers and indie prototyping entrepreneurs producing small batches (under 100 units)
Exclusive focus on indie makers' small batches with maker-verified supplier ratings and escrow guarantees.
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Filter vetted suppliers by component type, batch size, lead time, and maker ratings.
Detailed profiles with past order stats, defect rates, and contact info.
Post-order reviews with photos, ratings on quality/delay, visible only to verified users.
Hold payments until delivery confirmation and quality check.
Generate and send requests for quotes to multiple suppliers.
Track your supplier interactions and order history.
Email notifications for new vetted suppliers matching criteria.
Recommend suppliers based on past reviews and project specs.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | Yes |
| is_verified_maker | bool | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| specialty | text | No |
| avg_lead_time_days | int | Yes |
| defect_rate | float | Yes |
| is_vetted | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| supplier_id | uuid | No |
| batch_size | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| escrow_amount | float | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| order_id | uuid | No |
| quality_score | int | No |
| delay_score | int | No |
| photos | text[] | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/suppliersSearch and filter suppliers
/api/suppliers/:idGet supplier profile
/api/rfqsCreate RFQ
/api/ordersInitiate order with escrow
/api/reviewsSubmit review
No escrow, limited reviews
Up to 10 orders/month
Unlimited orders
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $80 | $960 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $1,600 | $19,200 |
Skip the delays and defects—find vetted Chinese partners tailored for indie makers under 100 units.
DM 20 active makers on Twitter/X searching 'hardware prototype China delay' with a free Pro trial offer. Post in r/hardware and Makerlog forums sharing a pain point thread linking to waitlist. Email 10 contacts from indie hardware newsletters like Hackster.io.
Huge selection
No vetting for small batches, high scam risk
Curated for indies with escrow and reviews
Fast PCBs
Limited to PCBs, no general hardware vetting
Multi-component suppliers with maker focus
Network effects from maker reviews improving supplier data quality over time.
Post-COVID supply chain disruptions + boom in indie hardware (e.g., Raspberry Pi alternatives) make reliable small-batch sourcing critical.
Low adoption if makers stick to known suppliers
Free tier + targeted outreach to pain-point sufferers
Supplier vetting accuracy
Start with manual curation, user reviews for ongoing validation
Escrow handling disputes
Use Stripe Connect for compliant escrow
Success: 80% confirm pain and interest in MVP
Success: 10 beta users complete orders
Success: 50 signups, 5 paid
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