Tap alumni for micro-loans on campus construction apps – zero credit needed.
Student entrepreneurs building construction apps for campus projects can't secure loans due to no credit history and face supplier skepticism, halting their business progress.
AlumPledge matches student projects with verified campus alumni investors for small loans or pledges backed by project data. Alumni see detailed pitches and milestone updates; repayments via platform build student rep. Instant matching skips banks entirely.
Student entrepreneurs developing tech apps for campus construction or facility projects
Alumni-exclusive network with campus affinity, focusing on construction tech niches.
friendly
Create investor-ready decks with auto-milestones.
AI-suggest matches based on campus/project fit.
Track incoming pledges and repayments.
Share progress to keep alumni engaged.
Auto-reminders and tracking.
Direct messaging with alumni.
Showcase funded projects.
Pitch to multiple alumni.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| user_type | text | No |
| campus | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| student_id | uuid | No |
| pitch_text | text | No |
| funding_goal | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| alum_id | uuid | No |
| amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| content | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate pitch
/api/matchesGet alumni matches
/api/pledgesMake pledge
/api/updatesPost update
/api/repaymentsRecord repayment
No payments
$10k funding
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 1.2% | $24 | $288 |
| Month 6 | 700 | 2.8% | $494 | $5,928 |
Pitch verified projects to proud alumni – micro-loans with easy repayments and zero credit checks.
Scrape LinkedIn for recent campus alumni in construction, send pitch templates; post in alumni Facebook groups offering free Pro; partner with 2 university incubators for intros.
Crowdfunding scale
High min, not alumni
Micro + campus network
Uni funds
Slow, bureaucratic
Instant alumni pledges
Network effects as more alumni join for exclusive deals.
Alumni giving up 20% YoY; proptech student boom with remote learning facilities.
Low alumni engagement
Gamify with impact reports
Investment regs
Structure as loans, consult lawyer
Repayment defaults
Small amounts + milestones
Success: 40% interest
Success: 2 funded projects
Success: 50% growth
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