Given that you have thousands of potential users and a working MVP, couldn't you get an investor to fund the initial production run(s)? Given a sound business plan and market projections, it might be an attractive proposition.
With pre-orders you are contractually required to deliver. Failing to do so could have some adverse outcomes. Crowdfunding comes with less legal risks.
With pre-orders you are contractually required to deliver. Failing to do so could have some adverse outcomes. Crowdfunding comes with less legal risks.