Crowdfunding, Reimagined

Your invention deserves backers who get it

PledgeForge is the crowdfunding platform built exclusively for hardware inventors. No art projects. No films. Just real inventions finding real backers.

4.5T
Cigarette butts littered annually, one problem inventors can solve
70%
Of hardware campaigns fail on generic platforms
$3.6B
Crowdfunding market by 2030, growing 20%+ yearly

Generic platforms weren't built for inventors

Kickstarter lumps your prototype next to someone's podcast. Indiegogo buries hardware under lifestyle gadgets. Inventors need a platform that understands prototyping stages, IP protection, and the long road from concept to product.

  • No IP guidance Going public too early can torpedo your patent. Generic platforms don't warn you.
  • Wrong audience Your backers fund music albums on Tuesday and forget your prototype by Wednesday.
  • No inventor tools No prototype tracker. No cost calculator. No manufacturing connections.

Built for the inventor's journey

Every feature designed around getting your invention from concept to funded product.

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Inventor Dashboard

Track your prototype stage, manage costs, set milestones, and show backers exactly where their money goes. A command center built for hardware creators, not content creators.

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IP Protection Checklist

Built-in guidance so you don't accidentally kill your patent by going public too early. We walk you through provisional filings before your campaign goes live.

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Backer Matching

Connect with backers who specifically fund physical products. People who understand that hardware takes time and want to be part of bringing inventions to life.

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Manufacturing Network

Access vetted 3D printing, PCB fabrication, and injection molding partners. Go from funded to manufactured without starting from scratch.

The Vision

Every inventor with a working idea should find the backers to build it

PledgeForge exists because great inventions die in garages. Not because they lack merit, but because they lack the right platform to find believers.