For Buyers

Sourcing without
the guesswork.

Every factory on Found Her Supply has verified ownership, documented certifications, and a real founder behind the door. Three-round blind inspections. Direct access. Zero hidden markup -- from your very first inquiry.

Ownership-verified factory profiles
3-round blind inspection standard
Zero hidden markup model
How It Works

Three steps from browse
to first conversation.

No anonymous listings. No guessing who you're talking to. Every step is designed so you know exactly who's on the other side of the order.

01

Meet the Founder

Browse verified factory profiles. Every listing shows the founder's name, ownership documentation, and the certifications that belong specifically to that factory -- not platform-wide marketing language.

02

Check the Record

Review each factory's MOQ, sample lead time, certification expiry dates, and three-round blind inspection records. The information is there to verify -- not to impress.

03

Talk to the Person in Charge

Connect directly with the factory founder to discuss pricing, timelines, and customization. No hidden intermediary. No markup inserted between you and your supplier.

Verification Standards

Why "verified" means
something here.

"Women-led" and "sustainable" are easy words to put on a listing. We built a four-layer standard so buyers can check every claim -- not just trust it.

01

Real Ownership

Every factory profile is backed by ownership documentation. We verify who actually owns and runs the business -- not just who answers the phone.

02

Valid Certifications

Certifications displayed belong to that specific factory, with expiry dates and audit records. No platform-wide "sustainable" badges. No femwashing.

03

Three Blind Audits

A structured, three-round blind inspection process before and during production. Documented. Repeatable. Not a one-time pass.

04

Public Accountability

Factories are listed under their real founder's name. Inquiry numbers are tracked (FHS-YYYYMMDD-XXXX). Factories that fail standards are removed from the platform.

Direct vs Middleman

The sourcing route
makes all the difference.

Most sourcing platforms insert themselves between you and the factory -- marking up prices, obscuring ownership, and making you dependent on their access. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Trading Company Route

Common today

Not recommended for buyers who want a supply chain they can stand behind.

  • Anonymous factory listings -- no founder name, no ownership record
  • Platform-wide "sustainable" or "women-led" badges with no audit trail
  • Hidden markup inserted between your price and the factory's actual quote
  • Middleman controls communication -- you never reach the factory directly
  • Certifications are unverified or belong to the trading company, not the maker
  • No structured QC process -- quality is a promise, not a documented procedure
  • Small accounts are deprioritized -- you're a number, not a relationship

Direct-to-Founder Route

Direct & verified
  • Real founder name and ownership documentation on every profile
  • Factory-specific certifications with expiry dates and audit records
  • Zero hidden markup -- you negotiate the factory's actual price directly
  • Direct communication with the factory founder from inquiry to production
  • Three-round blind inspection documented before and during every production run
  • Inquiry tracking -- every submission gets a reference number (FHS-YYYYMMDD-XXXX)
  • Built for long-term relationships -- not one-off marketplace transactions

Why this matters: When you source through Found Her Supply, you know the factory's real name, real certifications, and real founder -- so you can talk about your supply chain publicly with confidence.

Send Inquiry

How Found Her Supply earns -- transparently

Found Her Supply charges partner factories a transparent listing fee and a disclosed commission on matched orders. We never insert ourselves as an undisclosed middleman between buyer and factory, and we never take possession of goods. Buyers pay the factory directly -- what you negotiate is what you pay.

What You Get

Everything you need to
source with confidence.

Found Her Supply is a verification and connection platform -- not a trading company. These are the services we provide to help you find, evaluate, and build a relationship with the right factory.

Supplier Matching & Sourcing Support

Submit your inquiry and receive a curated shortlist of 3-5 verified, women-led factories matched to your category, MOQ, and timeline -- within one business day.

Quality Control Coordination

We coordinate the three-round blind inspection process -- pre-production, during production, and pre-shipment -- so quality is checked, not just promised.

Customization & Sample Development

Support for private label development, material selection, and sample coordination -- working directly with the factory, not through an intermediary.

Logistics Support

Guidance on shipping, documentation, and export logistics -- so the path from factory to your door is as clear as the factory profile itself.

Inquiry Tracking

Every inquiry submitted through Found Her Supply receives a unique reference number (FHS-YYYYMMDD-XXXX). You can track the status of your match from submission to introduction.

Founder-Story Media

Each verified factory profile includes the founder's story -- who they are, how they built the business, and what they stand for. Because a supply chain you can name publicly starts with knowing who's behind it.

Active Categories

Where verified factories
are active right now.

We only show categories where verified, women-led factories are currently active on the platform. Expansion into textiles and home goods is underway.

Handbags & Leather
Tanya Tan ยท Verified ยท Jun 2026
MOQ 200 Sample 7 days Plant-based materials

Certifications on file (Tanya):

SMETA GRS Disney FAMA ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001

Handbags, totes, clutches, and leather accessories -- with plant-based and recycled material options. Certifications listed are Tanya's own audited credentials.

Jewelry & Accessories
Sparrow Xiang ยท Verification in progress
Custom MOQ 200-300 In-stock MOQ 12 PVD finish

Capabilities (Sparrow):

PVD Coating High-precision stainless steel Custom & in-stock

Jewelry and fashion accessories in high-precision stainless steel with PVD finishing. Custom orders from 200-300 units; in-stock styles from 12 units.

Expanding soon: We only show categories where verified, women-led factories are currently active on the platform. Expansion into textiles and home goods is underway -- check back, or contact us if you're sourcing in those categories now.

FAQ

Questions buyers
ask us most.

If you don't see your question here, reach out directly -- we respond to every sourcing inquiry within one business day.

Start Sourcing
Are you a trading company?
No. Found Her Supply is a verification and connection platform -- not a trading company. We do not take possession of goods, hold inventory, or insert ourselves as an undisclosed intermediary between buyer and factory. We verify women-led factories and trade companies, and connect buyers directly with them. You negotiate and transact with the factory directly.
How does Found Her Supply charge buyers?
There is no hidden markup added to your order. Found Her Supply earns through a transparent listing fee charged to partner factories, and a disclosed commission on matched orders. Buyers pay the factory directly -- what you negotiate with the factory is what you pay. Our fee model is never concealed from either party.
How do I know the certifications are real?
Every certification displayed on a factory profile belongs specifically to that factory -- not to Found Her Supply as a platform. Each certification is shown with its expiry date and audit record. We do not display platform-wide "sustainable" or "ethical" badges. If a certification cannot be verified with documentation, it is not shown.
How quickly will I hear back after submitting an inquiry?
Within one business day of submitting your inquiry, you will receive a curated shortlist of 3-5 verified factories matched to your category, MOQ, and timeline. Your inquiry is assigned a unique reference number (FHS-YYYYMMDD-XXXX) so you can track its status from submission to introduction.
Can I communicate directly with the factory founder?
Yes. That is the point. Once matched, you communicate and negotiate directly with the factory founder -- not through a Found Her Supply intermediary. We facilitate the introduction and provide sourcing support, but we do not sit between you and the person running the factory.
What are the MOQ and lead times?
MOQ and lead times vary by factory and are listed on each factory's profile. For reference: Tanya (handbags and leather) has a MOQ of 200 units with a 7-day sample lead time. Sparrow (jewelry and accessories) has a custom MOQ of 200-300 units and an in-stock MOQ of 12 units. These are the factories' own terms -- not platform-wide guarantees.
Ready to Source

A supply chain you can put
your name behind.

Verified ownership. Documented inspections. Direct access to the founder. No hidden markup. That's what every sourcing relationship through Found Her Supply is built on.