Our Process
How it works
From first conversation to delivered goods — here's how Bridgemade takes a cross-border deal from idea to reality.
Onboarding & Vetting
We verify your business, review capabilities or sourcing needs, and understand your goals. Every party in our network is vetted for quality, capacity, and reliability.
- Business verification and due diligence
- Capability and capacity assessment
- Compliance readiness review
Matching
Our team identifies qualified partners across our network and makes warm introductions. No cold outreach — every match is intentional and reviewed for fit.
- Product and capability alignment
- Volume and pricing compatibility
- Cultural and communication fit
Discovery & Negotiation
You meet directly, discuss requirements, and shape the deal. We facilitate when helpful, stepping in on pricing, terms, or technical questions as needed.
- Direct introductions between parties
- Pricing and terms facilitation
- Technical requirement alignment
Contracting & Escrow
We structure terms and hold funds in escrow tied to delivery milestones. Both sides know exactly where the money is and when it moves.
- Cross-border contract drafting
- Milestone-based escrow setup
- Payment terms both sides trust
Production & QA
The manufacturer produces. We coordinate quality checkpoints if needed, ensuring the product meets agreed specifications before it ships.
- Production timeline tracking
- Quality checkpoint coordination
- Spec verification before shipment
Export & Logistics
We handle freight forwarding, customs brokerage, export documentation, duty calculation, and delivery into the destination market.
- Freight forwarding and customs brokerage
- Export documentation and duty calculation
- Last-mile delivery coordination
Completion
Goods delivered, escrow releases, relationship continues. We stay available for repeat orders, new introductions, and ongoing support.
- Delivery confirmation and escrow release
- Relationship management for repeat orders
- Ongoing support and new introductions
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your business and we'll take it from there. The first conversation is always free.