Sean, Kickfurther’s cofounder, was running a successful merchandising company, leaning on his family’s experience to source product in China. Sean wanted to scale, but cash flow was a major problem that was slowing growth. Banks weren’t lending, and factoring services were too expensive, especially in a smaller margin business. Sean realized other growing product companies must experience these challenges as well. He then watched his sister complete a Kickstarter campaign and something clicked. Sean’s big idea was to create a marketplace where companies that need capital could negotiate with people who could provide it, allowing both to grow. Kickfurther was born. Companies who work with Kickfurther access funding for new inventory from our marketplace participants. Funding  goes directly to your manufacturer to cover the production of goods –  and you make no payments until you receive and begin selling new inventory. Inventory now, pay later.