Fundit

Fundit is one of my proudest creations — a crowdfunding platform tailored for student innovators with bold startup ideas but limited capital. This platform bridges the gap between those visionaries and impact-focused investors.

My Role:

I was deeply involved in the backend layer of this project — from planning the user flow and designing database relationships to implementing real-time messaging and secure fund handling using escrow logic. It was both a technical challenge and a rewarding journey.

Key Features:

• Student entrepreneurs can create projects, set funding goals, and manage milestones.
• Investors can browse projects, contribute funds, and track progress.
• Admin dashboard for overseeing project statuses and user management.
• Escrow-based fund flow to ensure secure transactions and milestone approvals.
• Real-time chat system for seamless communication between students and investors.
• Full-stack architecture using React for the frontend, Node.js for the backend, and PostgreSQL for the database.

Technical Highlights:

• Next.js for server-side rendering and static site generation.
• Tailwind CSS for responsive and modern UI design.
• Prisma ORM for efficient database interactions.
• Socket.io for real-time communication features.
• REST API for robust data handling and user authentication with NEXT Auth.

Project Management:

• Implemented a 3-user role architecture: Student, Investor, Admin.
• Admin assignment logic to maintain focused project ownership.
• Project lifecycle management from pending → active → funded → completed.
• Escrow-based fund flow with milestone tracking and approval.
• Real-time chat system with Socket.io.
• Full-stack architecture (React + Node.js + PostgreSQL).

Why it Matters:

We wanted to create more than a platform — we wanted to give student entrepreneurs the tools and support to launch real ventures, while offering investors a meaningful way to contribute and grow their capital.