See a functional prototype before a dollar leaves escrow.
You’ve got an idea — and a knot in your stomach about getting ripped off, ghosted by a factory, or watching someone copy it. None of that can happen here: an NDA before you say a word, your money held in escrow, and you keep 100% of your idea — you own the shelf, not just the affiliate link.
See how it works — from the people who build it
A short founder walkthrough is on the way. In the meantime, start with a free Product Reality Check.
Built for inventors who’ve been burned before.
If you’ve ever paid an “invention company” thousands for a glossy report and a dead end — this is the opposite. No vague promises. No upfront black box. Specs first, money in escrow, released on milestones, with real-time access to your project from design to factory floor.
📐Specs before spend🔒Escrow-held funds🛡️Money-back guarantee🏭Handled by real builders
A few of the 700+ products we’ve designed, engineered and manufactured — for our own brands and for inventors like you.
Case study
From a napkin sketch to 10,000,000 sold
We invented an automatic jar opener, patented it, built the tooling, and sold roughly 10 million units — about 8 million across US retail. See exactly how it went from sketch to granted patent to the shelf.
Behind the build
What it’s actually like inside a project
A real peek at the engineering and marketing materials we produce — the work that turns a sketch into a shippable, sellable product.
From our bench to the world’s biggest retailers & brands
Real inventors and brands
From sketch to shelf — in their words
Read the review, or press play — both tell the same story.
“Hi, my name is Carlos Bejar. I’ve been in the direct response industry in the US, Mexico, all over Latin America and Europe for over 20 years. We’ve known Daka since 2020. We’ve been going through different projects together. They are very good on the industrial design side of the business. They propose great ideas, they’ve solved many of our needs. They are a very capable company, and the relationship with them, especially with Jesse Chow, has been very proactive. Jesse has always been willing to help, to support. They comply with everything they promise. They are very committed in their activities, and Daka is a company that we always rely on. They give you the solutions, from working from scratch on a project until we have the product completely developed and manufactured. So, it’s been a pleasure working with you guys.”
“Hello. My name is Mark Sanders. I’m an engineer and product designer, and I’ve been working with Daka for well over 20 years now, and to be honest, it’s been a really good partnership. They’re really trustworthy partners, and we’ve been through some tough challenges together, some real ups and downs in production and all that sort of thing. But I think we’ve always kept this huge mutual respect and friendship throughout all those ups and downs. From a product design point of view, they’ve set me some really tough challenges, both in terms of product performance and also cost. But to be honest, I’ve really enjoyed those challenges, and even when they’ve come back and said, “Well, actually, Mark, that’s too complex or too expensive. Can you improve it?” I’ve taken advice and gone back and actually made a better product. My partnership with them has involved loads of products — for example, the one-touch openers, including the RoboTwist, which was probably one of the biggest challenges I think I’ve ever had, but a really good challenge, corkscrews and several other projects that possibly didn’t see the light of day or didn’t sell particularly well. Anyway, I hope this gives you a decent background of Daka — a great company to work with, it’s all I can say. So, thanks, Jesse, and your colleagues. Let’s keep the partnership going. Cheers. Mark Sanders, speaking from the UK.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jesse Chow and the team at Daka International on a number of manufacturing projects, and they continue to set a high standard for professionalism and reliability. One of the things I appreciate most is their responsiveness. In an industry where timelines matter, Jesse is consistently quick to answer questions, provide updates, and keep projects moving forward. That level of communication gives both our team and our clients confidence throughout the manufacturing process. Many of the inventors we represent are navigating manufacturing for the first time, and Daka does an exceptional job of meeting them where they are. Jesse takes the time to explain the process, answer questions patiently, and treats every client with the respect and attention they deserve, regardless of the size or stage of their project. Daka also goes above and beyond when sourcing materials, always balancing quality, functionality, and cost to achieve the best possible outcome. Their attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to manage complex projects with professionalism make them a trusted manufacturing partner. I would not hesitate to recommend Jesse Chow and Daka International to anyone looking for a manufacturing partner that is responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in the success of the products they help bring to market.”
“There are times when a product can be taken off-the-shelf but there are also times when a nicer design helps add value which is potentially your competitive edge. We often have Daka in mind first when there is a product where a nice designer is needed or when there is a rough product idea that needs refining to become a finished product. Some examples of projects we have worked/working on include sweeper brush, electronic cleaning scrubber, carpet mat, laundry solution, and bird feeder. We enjoy working with Daka as they are quick to turnaround product briefing and they go above and beyond to provide more than one product design option and often provide insights into existing market competition data which helps us save time and make a better informed decision. They always make good use of AI which truly distinguish themselves from other vendors. On most occasions any known intellectual property which are potentially infringing are flagged which allows us to investigate further and when they deliver on product design they always consider practicality from a user perspective as opposed to solely design. When my team are working with Daka it is a peace of mind for me as I know I don’t need to double check on the finer details and just need to review the final product and cost.”
“Working with Jesse and his team at DAKA has been incredible! They have been the epitome of professionalism. They are quick, thorough, and, most importantly, precise. Even better has been the open lines of communication. I came to Jesse with a product that I was having a difficult time getting sourced for the right cost. DAKA solved that problem and more. Now, in a relatively short period of time, we are ready to launch. I couldn’t be happier.”
Three fears every inventor has. Here’s how we kill all three.
In writing — before you share a thing.
“Will they steal my idea?”
A mutual NDA is step one — signed before you share details. You keep 100% of your IP at every stage, and we help you file patent protection before any market testing. We’re your manufacturer, not a competitor.
“Will I pay and get ghosted?”
You don’t pay us — you fund a neutral third-party escrow. Money releases only when an agreed milestone is delivered and you approve it, with a money-back guarantee on the prototype deliverable.
“Are they even real?”
Daka International — a working product company since 1993. 50M+ units sold, the world’s first automatic can opener, products on QVC, designs licensed by SeaDoo and Discovery.
The Escrow-First Build
Five milestones. Your money moves only when proof does.
Product Reality Check. Tell us what you want to build. We flag the biggest risks and the practical next step. Free.
Specs & milestones, in writing. Success is defined in plain, measurable deliverables before a dollar moves.
Fund escrow under a signed agreement. Your capital sits with a neutral escrow provider — not with us.
Build · prototype · manufacture · license. Every milestone ships with proof attached.
Release on delivery. Escrow releases only when the agreed milestone is in your hands.
Built to specs. Paid through escrow.


How do you turn an invention into a real product — without getting your idea stolen or your money taken?
You protect yourself at every step. OddityOps signs an NDA before you share anything, holds your payments in escrow so money is released only when you approve a milestone, and backs prototypes with a money-back guarantee. You keep 100% of your IP, and you build factory-direct through Daka International — a product company that has shipped 50M+ units since 1993, with products on QVC and licensed by Discovery.
Why inventors come to us after trying the other two
Three ways to turn an idea into a product — two of them burn inventors
You shouldn’t have to choose between a firm that profits whether you win or lose and a factory you’ve never met. Escrow-first development is the third option.
Takes ~2 minutes · No cost · We sign an NDA before you share details
Three kinds of people bring us ideas.
Creators & influencers
“Own the shelf, not just the affiliate link.” Turn your audience into a product line you actually own — not a cut of someone else’s.
Inventors
“You’ve got the idea. We’ve got the factory.” Skip the promotion-company scams. Go straight from sketch to a working, spec’d prototype.
Brands
“Cut the middlemen. Source factory-direct.” Better pricing, tighter QC, and a licensing network when you’d rather sell the deal than build it.
Why 

You deal with the factory
Factory-direct via Daka — better price, quality control and speed. No middleman markup.
Your idea is safe
NDA before disclosure; you own 100% of the IP, from concept to tooling.
Your money is safe
Neutral escrow, released on milestones you approve — plus money-back on the prototype.
Proven, not theoretical
50M+ units to market, QVC features, Discovery- and SeaDoo-licensed products.
Make it or license it
Manufacture it yourself, or we broker a licensing deal — your choice.
Speed is the advantage
No middlemen means faster from concept to customer.
Plain answers before you start
How do I know you won’t steal my idea?
What if the prototype fails?
What does it cost?
How long does it take?
I only have a sketch — is that enough?
Who owns the intellectual property?
Do I need a patent before I contact you?
How does the escrow work?
Can you manufacture and license?
Who’s behind OddityOps?
Do you work with first-time inventors?
About OddityOps
OddityOps is the inventor-facing arm of Daka International Limited — designing and manufacturing consumer products since 1993. We’ve developed 700+ products and sold 50M+ units, including the world’s first automatic can opener (20M+ sold), the A-Bike, products featured on QVC, and designs licensed by Discovery Channel and SeaDoo. You’re not hiring a middleman — you’re plugging directly into a factory floor with a track record going back to 1993.




