Hi Product Hunt, Anthony founder of Cavela here 👋 We’re making it easy for anyone to create custom physical products. Here’s how it works: 1. You tell our AI agent what you want to make. 2. Our agent scans our global network of 200,000+ premium suppliers to find the best match, and then reaches out and negotiates with them on your behalf to obtain quotes. 3. You purchase samples and place orders right on the platform. Samples are sent to your doorstep, orders to your warehouse or office. That’s it. Cavela handles everything for you: finding and vetting suppliers, negotiating quotes, coordinating sample creation, tracking order progress, quality assurance, and shipping. After working with several dozen brands and startups creating all sorts of different products, we’re finally ready to open up Cavela to the wider public. We’re operating on a waitlist basis to gradually onboard new users, ensuring a smooth experience and delivering top-tier service for everyone. Sign up at www.cavela.com. We can’t wait to see what incredible products you’ll make. <3 from the Cavela team ---- Why use Cavela? ⏰ Save Time: We’ve automated away hundreds of hours of manual work, reducing the number of touchpoints with suppliers from 1000 to under 10. No more staying up late fielding hundreds of messages from suppliers over WeChat. 💸 Save Money: By combining our expansive network with the ability to get quotes from hundreds of manufacturers at once, we’re able to get the most cost effective quotes, guaranteed. We’ve been able to cut production costs for our partner brands by 40% on average, and beat traditional merch websites by 50%. 🧘Peace of Mind: From order tracking to on-site quality control, you can rest assured you’re in good hands. What is Cavela for? Creating 🔥merch: You’ve spent all this time differentiating your startup from the others, so why are you pushing out the same tired merch as everyone else? Notion famously swears by unique merch, and for good reason: it’s a differentiator that helps establish your company’s brand, and it gets people excited and talking. Launching your tech product 🚀: Your startup has built an incredible hardware product, but you’re struggling to find a supplier to create that one accessory to tie it all together. From tablet sleeves and smartwatch bands to your product’s packaging, we have the perfect supplier for you so you can focus on your core tech. Promoting your events 📅: I’m sure the attendees of your launch event loved the pens, but Torch Labs had branded hot sauce at theirs, and Blaze AI were giving out branded rolling papers. Whether it’s branded margarita flavored lip balm for the pre-party, or branded glow sticks for the afterparty, don’t get caught giving out boring promotional items for your big event. Building a brand 🛍️: Sure you love tech, but your real passion is that line of dog pyjamas you’ve wanted to start since you adopted Waffles. Use Cavela to build your brand, whether that’s creating a new line of products or finding a better, more cost-competitive supplier for your existing products.

I’ve been watching the Cavela team execute for several months now as a Partner at XYZ, and it’s unbelievable what they’ve built for this mission. As a marketing leader, this should be a vital tool in everyone’s toolbox as you make the physical products of your brand special and unique 🧰

Hey Anthony, How does Cavela ensure quality control when working with such a vast network of suppliers? Congrats on the launch!

Hey Product Maker! Your tool is really impressive. Just added it to my free AI directory at https://freeaitool.ai/tool/cavela Keep up the great work!

Amazing it will help a lot of e commerce brands

Congrats on the launch! The back-and-forth with suppliers can be a huge pain. Cavela seems like it really simplifies the whole process.😊😊

Congratulations on launching this innovative product! I'm really excited about the potential it has to revolutionize the way we source physical products. I find it intriguing that your virtual sourcing agent can negotiate with thousands of suppliers on our behalf. The idea of having samples and orders delivered straight to my doorstep sounds incredibly convenient and could save a lot of time for entrepreneurs and creators alike. Have you considered adding features that allow users to track the negotiation process in real-time? Additionally, it would be great to know how the quality of suppliers is ensured. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves—great work!

If it really works it’s indeed powerful ! I used to talk with manufacturers and understand the complexity that can be reduced for the masses . Great idea. Good luck !

Huge congratulations on the launch of Cavela! 🚀 The idea of a virtual sourcing agent that negotiates with thousands of suppliers to create any product at half the cost is truly groundbreaking. 💡🔍 With Cavela, you’ve not only simplified the sourcing process but also made it cost-effective and hassle-free. 🌍📦

Wow, this is truly a game-changer! 🌟 As someone who has juggled the complexities of product sourcing and manufacturing, I can fully appreciate the value Cavela brings to the table. The ability to leverage an extensive network of 200,000+ suppliers and have an AI agent handle all the negotiations is simply brilliant. The time and cost savings alone are worth their weight in gold. Not to mention the peace of mind knowing that quality assurance and on-site inspections are taken care of. I love the idea of creating unique merch that stands out and promotes brand identity; it's something every startup should aim for. And the flexibility to handle everything from tech accessories to event promotions is just icing on the cake. Can't wait to see what amazing products people will come up with using Cavela. Kudos to the team for this innovative solution! 🚀

Fascinating concept, @asardain! Cavela's approach to linking designers directly with a vast manufacturing network could revolutionize how custom products are sourced and produced. How does Cavela ensure quality control across such a diverse network of suppliers? Also, any thoughts on sustainability practices within your supply chains? This could be a major selling point for eco-conscious brands and consumers alike. Great initiative on disrupting traditional manufacturing!

Hey @asardain I’m not sure yet how effective Cavela is, but the problem you’re addressing is huge. I’ll definitely give it a shot! Congrats on the launch!

This is really really cool, it would be a game changer for e-commerce businesses. I am just wondering what the quality of the outreach email/messages are because thats ultimately the most important value proposition of the product. But nevertheless, its seems super powerful for anyone in the physical product space

Cavela sounds like a game-changer for businesses of all sizes! I love how Cavela adapts to meet diverse needs! Excited to see what amazing products come out of this. 🚀

Not gonna lie, when I looked at the tagline, I thought this is some kind of 3D printing farm. But this is even better. The problem with lots of marketplace is they are too free. Anyone can join and that causes a problem. People want quality over quantity. There are tons of industries like this - I can see a platform like this in the wedding supplier industry can work really well too! How good is the agent at filtering out suppliers? Looks like there are real footage of real suppliers, what's the process for getting this to work? Congrats on the launch here and the fundraise @asardain

This looks really great! Haven’t seen this type of product yet so I’m super intrigued . I can totally see this being super useful. Curious to know if the negotiation process is fully automated or it can be done manually too ? Great product, great launch campaign… congrats guys ! 😊

@asardain this looks really helpful and seems like what I need for our merch project. Just one question though—does Cavela work with any specific regions or is it global? And can I see some supplier examples before signing up?

I'm super excited by what Cavela is building. It's very powerful to delegate negotiation to a sourcing agent which finds the best price and best manufacturer for a product's specifications.

This sounds like a game-changing tool for anyone looking to bring a physical product to life! By combining a virtual sourcing agent with a vast global manufacturing network, you’re simplifying the process and drastically cutting down costs. The ability to describe a product and have the agent handle negotiations with suppliers is a huge time-saver, and having samples and orders delivered directly to your doorstep is a great touch. For entrepreneurs or businesses looking to streamline their product creation process, this could be an invaluable asset. Excited to see how this transforms the way people approach product development and sourcing!

Cavela seems much needed - really saves you from the hassle to research for suppliers and find the best deal. Congrats on the great idea and this launch, team!