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AI photo calorie tracker

AI calorie tracking app that logs meals from photos

calai.app

$2M /mo Estimated

Gpt model discovery directory

Online directory for custom AI applications

allgpts.co

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Daily business newsletter

Daily newsletter delivering business news highlights

morningbrew.com

$4M /mo Estimated

Idea	Revenue	Amount	Date	Acquirer	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
AI photo calorie tracker calai.app AI calorie tracking app that logs meals from photos	$2M /mo Estimated ▼ 57% · 3 mo	Undisclosed	Mar 2026	MyFitnessPal	Subscription +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2	SU +2	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · $100K to start	68	Build this
Gpt model discovery directory allgpts.co Online directory for custom AI applications	—	Undisclosed	Sep 2024	Chipp	Advertising	SEO Social media mentions +1	AI Enthusiasts +2	GO	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $100 to start	82	Build this
Daily business newsletter morningbrew.com Daily newsletter delivering business news highlights	$4M /mo Estimated	$75M	Oct 2020	Insider	Advertising	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Young Professionals +2	CU	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $800K to start	68	Build this

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