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High-end sneaker marketplace

High-end sneaker and streetwear resale stores.

lacedup.com

$1M /mo Reported

Single origin rwandan coffee

Ethically sourced Rwandan coffee supporting farmers' communities.

rwandabean.com

$90K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Connected Parties	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.
High-end sneaker marketplace lacedup.com High-end sneaker and streetwear resale stores.	$1M /mo Reported		Resale +2	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Sneaker Enthusiasts +2	CL +1	Founded 2016 · 40 people · Albany, New York, USA, United States	53	Build this
Single origin rwandan coffee rwandabean.com Ethically sourced Rwandan coffee supporting farmers' communities.	$90K /mo Reported		Retail +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Local Business Customers +6	+14	Founded 2014 · 20 people · South Portland, Maine, USA, United States	43	Build this

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