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Greenlight

Help a good idea get built

Every Greenlight idea has a grade and a working prototype you can try. If it reaches its target, a Product Architect builds it, and every backer gets in early.

  1. Step 1

    Try it first

    Every campaign has a graded report and a prototype. You can see exactly what you're backing before you put in a dollar.

  2. Step 2

    Pledge what you like

    No tiers and no fine print. Pick an amount. It is charged now and held by Develofi toward the target.

  3. Step 3

    Target hit, build starts

    If the target is reached in time, the money becomes build credit and a Product Architect runs the build. You get updates along the way.

  4. Step 4

    Early access, plus credit

    You get in before launch. Every dollar you pledged becomes a dollar of credit inside the app, at its going prices, for 12 months after it actually launches.

What counts as launch

Launch is a real date, not a guess. It is the first day the app lets in anyone who wasn't invited, or the first day it takes real payments, whichever comes first. Invite-only periods and test payments don't count. We record the date and show it to backers.

Every project gets a light

Red, yellow or green, so everyone can see how things are trending at any time. The same light shows for backers, owners and our team.

Good questions

What if the target isn't reached?
You choose: a full refund, or move your pledge to another open idea.
Is this an investment?
No. A pledge doesn't buy ownership, shares, revenue, or a say in who owns the idea. It buys early access and in-app credit.
What if I don't like the app after launch?
Once it launches, Develofi doesn't give refunds. That is between you and the idea's owner. We're happy to step in as a neutral go-between if it helps.
I have an idea. Do I have to use Greenlight?
Never. You can always pay for the build yourself and keep it private until you're ready.

Keep reading

This is a plain summary. The terms you agree to when you tick a box are what count.