MVP web app looking for advice on funding

Hey, black hat world

Not really a black hat question, or maybe it is?

I have developed a new MVP web app that serves a niche market. It could have good valuation and traction, up just need to push it from the pre MVP into a marketable state to get it going a lot more.

I estimate a budget $40,000 total for a professional rebuild with Vietnam developers plus 12 months of operations. This gives:

• A completely rebuilt, production-ready platform
• Professional development team for 4 months
• Full year of hosting and maintenance
• Room for unexpected costs or feature additions

So I'm thinking of ways to raise that money to do the rebuild and to bring it towards a finished MVP product to start scaling and taking on paid clients.

Debating doing an incubator program, but also maybe Angel Investors with equity in the business... I thought of going the kickstarter Indiegogo route as well but not so sure yet as it is a bit outside of what that platform might be able to raise.

SO I know the lads and lasses of black hat world have all sorts of tricks and up their sleeve for funding... what are some suggestions you might have to hit this initial funding goal to bring the project to life?

If you’ve already got a working MVP, reaching out to micro VCs or angel investors in your niche could be a good start. You might also try private communities or founder groups where early-stage projects get backing. If the idea has strong market appeal, even pre-selling to early adopters or offering lifetime deals can help raise part of the budget without giving up equity.

Thanks for the response those are some great suggestions