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Four-way volleyball game

Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.

vivereltd.com

$1M /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Artist-collaborative underwear

Artist-collaborated cotton underwear with stunning global prints.

stonekin.co

$80K /mo Reported

Natural applesauce brand

All-natural applesauce company delighting taste buds in the Midwest.

holmesmouthwatering.com

$40K /mo Reported

Adventure-inspired soap products

Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.

LiveOutlaw.com

$400K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	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.
Four-way volleyball game vivereltd.com Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.	$1M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+45	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	66	Build this
Minimalist travel backpack company adventuristbackpacks.com Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +13		Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $7K to start	50	Build this
Artist-collaborative underwear stonekin.co Artist-collaborated cotton underwear with stunning global prints.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Women Aged 35-55 Buying... +5	+2	Founded 2007 · 2 people · Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	57	Build this
Natural applesauce brand holmesmouthwatering.com All-natural applesauce company delighting taste buds in the Midwest.	$40K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +1	Direct sales Facebook Community +1	Local Foodies +6	+34	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500K to start	62	Build this
Adventure-inspired soap products LiveOutlaw.com Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Cowboy/Western Lifestyl... +9	+49	Founded 2013 · 13 people · $200 to start	61	Build this

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