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Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

Creator commerce platform

Platform for creators to sell digital products

gumroad.com

$900K /mo Estimated

Ethical vegan fashion marketplace

Ethical marketplace for vegan and sustainable fashion.

velvety.com.au

$20K /mo Reported

Online gift delivery service

Online gift delivery for Bangladeshi expats.

tohfabd.com

$5K /mo Reported

Indie tarot deck marketplace

Indie tarot and oracle decks for artful divination.

tarotstack.com

$3K /mo Reported

Bulk medical supply marketplace

Online marketplace for healthcare procurement solutions.

kogland.com

$40K /mo Reported

Curated cbd subscription box

CBD Subscription Box Curating Monthly Relief.

hempcrate.co

$50K /mo Reported

Online pleasure product shop

E-commerce store for non-intimidating adult pleasure shopping.

bettystoybox.com

$100K /mo Reported

Outdoor grill e-commerce store

E-commerce site for premium outdoor grilling gear.

bbqgrills.com

$500K /mo Reported

Fine jewelry design studio

Fine jewelry brand offering bespoke elegance.

costante.co

$80K /mo Reported

Premium cycling gear retailer

"Premium cycling gear retailer for enthusiasts in India."

mastermindbikes.com

$60K /mo Reported

Original art apparel brand

"Boredwalk: Bold graphic lifestyle brand for progressive creatives."

boredwalk.com

$300K /mo Reported

Customized apparel printing service

Custom print store for personalized apparel and merchandise.

dexpel.pk

$100K /mo Reported

Immunity-boost wellness shots

Immunity-boosting wellness shots for busy, on-the-go lifestyles.

drinkreviveme.com

$500 /mo Reported

Exclusive band merchandise shop

Official band merchandise store for rock and metal fans.

backstagerockshop.com

$200K /mo Reported

Smart wallet and key organizer

"Smart wallets with quick access and solar tracking."

ekster.com

$2M /mo Reported

B2b fashion sourcing portal

B2B marketplace for fashion industry sourcing.

thedesigncart.com

$100K /mo Reported

Custom apparel printing service

Custom apparel printing for businesses and communities nationwide.

undergroundshirts.com

$3M /mo Reported

Sustainable luxury bedding

Eco-friendly luxury bedding from bamboo and silk.

ocochi.com

$10K /mo Reported

Local arabian fashion marketplace

Online marketplace for unique Arabic fashion.

heracloset.com

$10K /mo Reported

Complete sleep solutions brand

Comprehensive sleep solutions for modern Indian consumers.

winknod.com

$100K /mo Reported

Custom groomsmen sock gifts

Customizable socks and gifts for groomsmen.

nocoldfeet.co

$100K /mo Reported

Four-way volleyball game

Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.

vivereltd.com

$1M /mo Reported

International gift delivery service

Global gift delivery service connecting loved ones worldwide.

giftbasketsoverseas.com

$900K /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.
Music production tool marketplace modernproducers.com E-commerce site selling music production software tools.	$200K /mo Reported		E Commerce +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Independent Musicians +4	+20	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this
Creator commerce platform gumroad.com Platform for creators to sell digital products	$900K /mo Estimated		Per meal +14	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Creators +2		Founded 2011 · 17 people · Built in 2 days	73	Build this
Ethical vegan fashion marketplace velvety.com.au Ethical marketplace for vegan and sustainable fashion.	$20K /mo Reported	Sustainable Vegan Fashion ↔️ Buyers	Marketplace +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3	+26	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $10K to start	60	Build this
Online gift delivery service tohfabd.com Online gift delivery for Bangladeshi expats.	$5K /mo Reported	Bangladeshi Expats ↔️ Gift Providers	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Bangladeshi Expats		Founded 2021 · 10 people · $10K to start	53	Build this
Indie tarot deck marketplace tarotstack.com Indie tarot and oracle decks for artful divination.	$3K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Spiritual Seekers +3	GO +1	Founded 2021 · 2 people · $5K to start	52	Build this
Bulk medical supply marketplace kogland.com Online marketplace for healthcare procurement solutions.	$40K /mo Reported	Healthcare Providers ↔️ Procurement Suppliers	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Healthcare Providers +5		Founded 2016 · 8 people · $7K to start	51	Build this
Curated cbd subscription box hempcrate.co CBD Subscription Box Curating Monthly Relief.	$50K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Adults 18+ +2	+2	Founded 2019 · 2 people · $20K to start	71	Build this
Online pleasure product shop bettystoybox.com E-commerce store for non-intimidating adult pleasure shopping.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Adults +2	+16	Founded 2014 · 14 people · $2K to start	60	Build this
Outdoor grill e-commerce store bbqgrills.com E-commerce site for premium outdoor grilling gear.	$500K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Homeowners +2	CU +16	Founded 2019 · 2 people · $600 to start	71	Build this
Fine jewelry design studio costante.co Fine jewelry brand offering bespoke elegance.	$80K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Affluent Consumers +2		Founded 2018 · 3 people · $100K to start	48	Build this
Premium cycling gear retailer mastermindbikes.com "Premium cycling gear retailer for enthusiasts in India."	$60K /mo Reported		Retail storefront +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Cycling Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2015 · 26 people · $100K to start	44	Build this
Original art apparel brand boredwalk.com "Boredwalk: Bold graphic lifestyle brand for progressive creatives."	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Progressive Creatives +3	ST +3	Founded 2014 · 10 people · $50K to start	53	Build this
Customized apparel printing service dexpel.pk Custom print store for personalized apparel and merchandise.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Small Business Owners +4		Founded 2009 · 10 people · $3K to start	59	Build this
Immunity-boost wellness shots drinkreviveme.com Immunity-boosting wellness shots for busy, on-the-go lifestyles.	$500 /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Busy Professionals +2	AZ	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $6K to start	57	Build this
Exclusive band merchandise shop backstagerockshop.com Official band merchandise store for rock and metal fans.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Music Fans +3		Founded 2011 · 5 people · $40K to start	53	Build this
Smart wallet and key organizer ekster.com "Smart wallets with quick access and solar tracking."	$2M /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Everyday Consumers +2	+12	Founded 2015 · 18 people · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	58	Build this
B2b fashion sourcing portal thedesigncart.com B2B marketplace for fashion industry sourcing.	$100K /mo Reported	Fashion Industry Buyers ↔️ Suppliers	Marketplace +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Fashion Designers +3	+19	Founded 2018 · 25 people · $30K to start	46	Build this
Custom apparel printing service undergroundshirts.com Custom apparel printing for businesses and communities nationwide.	$3M /mo Reported		Retail storefront +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Businesses +5		Founded 2001 · 250 people · Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, United States	42	Build this
Sustainable luxury bedding ocochi.com Eco-friendly luxury bedding from bamboo and silk.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales	Home Owners +2		Founded 2019 · 3 people · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States	40	Build this
Local arabian fashion marketplace heracloset.com Online marketplace for unique Arabic fashion.	$10K /mo Reported		Marketplace +2	Advertising on social media SEO	Women +2		Founded 2018 · 15 people · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates	45	Build this
Complete sleep solutions brand winknod.com Comprehensive sleep solutions for modern Indian consumers.	$100K /mo Reported		D2c +6	Direct sales Advertising on social media +1	Indian Consumers +9	+12	Founded 2018 · 25 people · Pune, Maharashtra, India, India	52	Build this
Custom groomsmen sock gifts nocoldfeet.co Customizable socks and gifts for groomsmen.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Direct sales SEO	Grooms +3	AD +32	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $20K to start	61	Build this
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
International gift delivery service giftbasketsoverseas.com Global gift delivery service connecting loved ones worldwide.	$900K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Corporate Clients +5	+62	Founded 2007 · 95 people · Arlington, Massachusetts, USA, United States	56	Build this

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