Made by people.
Not corporations.
In the Foundry is a global marketplace where independent makers and doers forge their living — and every purchase backs a real person, not a faceless corporation.
Real things,
from real people.
A world where the best things you can buy come from real people — not faceless corporations — and where buying them makes their lives, and their communities, better.
In the Foundry exists to give small, independent makers everywhere a fair shot at a global audience, so that value flows to creators and the people around them — never to distant shareholders.
Build the fair marketplace
makers deserve.
We build and run a fair, supportive marketplace that connects independent makers with the whole world — and keeps the deal honest. We charge fair fees, share value back, champion local over corporate, and give a real slice of what we make to charity and people in need.
Fair by default
Transparent fees, clear terms, and makers keep more of what they earn. No hidden cuts, no pay-to-win.
People over profit
We back the independent maker on the next street and the other side of the world — never the corporate giant.
Made with care
Real craft, real quality, and real stories behind every single listing.
We give back
A set share of our profit goes to charity and mutual aid — reported openly, every year.
A co-op, in spirit
Community-led, maker-first, value shared. Fairness is the business model, not a marketing line.
“Fairness isn’t a feature here. It’s the foundation everything else is cast on.”
Everything that adds
value to a life.
From a track to a loaf to a hand-thrown mug — if it’s made with care, it has a home here.
Step up
to the forge.
Whether you make, grow, brew, build, play, or simply get things done — we’d love to hear from you.
- Tell us about your work — it takes two minutes.
- We read every application from real humans.
- Founding makers help shape how it works.
Prefer email? Reach us at oioi@inthefoundry.co
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