Secure faster manufacturing with milestone payments – pay as they produce, not upfront.
Small business owners suffer cash flow shortages because long manufacturing lead times tie up their capital for months.
Escrow funds released in stages verified by photo/video proofs from suppliers. Businesses avoid full upfront payments, preserving cash during long leads. Platform handles contracts and disputes for peace of mind.
Small business owners who outsource manufacturing
Proof-of-progress automation with AI image verification, reducing fraud risk.
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Deposit funds into smart escrow tied to milestones.
Define stages (e.g., 25% materials, 50% assembly) with proofs required.
Suppliers upload photos/videos; AI confirms progress before release.
One-click approve or dispute fund releases.
Auto-generate milestone-based agreements.
Escalate to platform mediation if needed.
Visual timeline of milestones and cash released.
Pre-built milestones for common products.
Clone past milestone setups.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| buyer_id | uuid | No |
| supplier_id | uuid | Yes |
| total_amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| order_id | uuid | No |
| percentage | int | No |
| proof_url | text | Yes |
| approved | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/ordersCreate escrow order
/api/milestones/:id/verifyUpload & verify proof
/api/orders/:id/releaseApprove milestone release
/api/ordersList user orders
2 milestones max
Up to $50k/order
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 6% | $120 | $1,440 |
| Month 6 | 700 | 9% | $1,575 | $18,900 |
Milestone escrow protects your cash until suppliers deliver.
Target Alibaba/ThomasNet users via LinkedIn outreach to 50 SMBs. Provide free first escrow up to $500 for testimonials.
Trusted escrow
No manufacturing milestones
Industry-specific proofs & automation
Data on milestone success rates building trust network.
Rising supplier defaults demand verified payments.
Escrow regulations
Partner with Stripe Treasury, legal review
AI verification accuracy
Hybrid AI + manual initially
Success: 70% see value
Success: 100% completion no disputes
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