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Flexible workspace search platform

"Online platform for flexible office space solutions."

theofficeproviders.com

$10K /mo Reported

Mentorship connection platform

"Platform linking entrepreneurs with top-tier industry mentors."

mentordial.com

$1K /mo Reported

Acquisition marketplace for startups

Acquisition marketplace for internet startups seeking liquidity.

bitsfordigits.com

$6K /mo Reported

Bitcoin exchange platform

Vietnam's premier Bitcoin exchange service.

bitcoinvn.io

$30K /mo Reported

All-in-one shopify marketing

All-in-one marketing tool for Shopify brands.

growave.io

$100K /mo Reported

Free royalty-free images

Free stock photo platform for safe commercial use.

stockfreeimages.com

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Hyperlocal tutoring platform

Hyperlocal platform connecting learners with nearby tutors.

millioncenters.com

$1K /mo Reported

Book ghostwriting service

Scribe Media helps authors write, publish, and own their books.

scribemedia.com

$1M /mo Reported

Crowdsourced idea management

Idea management software for collective innovation

ideascale.com

$800K /mo Reported

Stock research newsletter platform

Financial media platform providing stock ratings and market research for investors

marketbeat.com

$4M /mo Reported

Exclusive software deal platform

"Free SaaS deals for startup savings."

joinsecret.com

$20K /mo Reported

Ai-driven manufacturer matcher

AI-powered platform linking products with global manufacturers.

manufacturefy.com

$300K /mo Reported

Natural hand care for athletes

Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.

w.o.d.welder.com

$40K /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.
Flexible workspace search platform theofficeproviders.com "Online platform for flexible office space solutions."	$10K /mo Reported		Agency +4	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Small Business Owners +4	CU +41	Founded 2018 · 3 people · $2K to start	60	Build this
Mentorship connection platform mentordial.com "Platform linking entrepreneurs with top-tier industry mentors."	$1K /mo Reported	Entrepreneurs ↔️ Industry Mentors	Marketplace +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · $500 to start	57	Build this
Acquisition marketplace for startups bitsfordigits.com Acquisition marketplace for internet startups seeking liquidity.	$6K /mo Reported	Startup Owners ↔️ Investors	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Sophisticated Micro Pri... +6	PR +2	Founded 2021 · 2 people · $300 to start	60	Build this
Bitcoin exchange platform bitcoinvn.io Vietnam's premier Bitcoin exchange service.	$30K /mo Reported		Marketplaces & Platforms +11	Brand Authenticity Word of mouth +1	Crypto Traders +11	+1	Founded 2013 · 10 people · $5K to start	51	Build this
All-in-one shopify marketing growave.io All-in-one marketing tool for Shopify brands.	$100K /mo Reported		SaaS +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Shopify Store Owners +2	+24	70 people · $100K to start · Built in 185 days	50	Build this
Free royalty-free images stockfreeimages.com Free stock photo platform for safe commercial use.	—		Freemium +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Designers +3		Founded 2012 · 25 people · Built in 100 days	54	Build this
Hyperlocal tutoring platform millioncenters.com Hyperlocal platform connecting learners with nearby tutors.	$1K /mo Reported	Learners ↔️ Tutors	Marketplace +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Learners +4	+26	Founded 2019 · 8 people · $50K to start	48	Build this
Book ghostwriting service scribemedia.com Scribe Media helps authors write, publish, and own their books.	$1M /mo Reported		Consulting +7	SEO Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +10	AD +94	Founded 2014 · 51 people · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	59	Build this
Crowdsourced idea management ideascale.com Idea management software for collective innovation	$800K /mo Reported		SaaS +2	SEO Word of mouth +1	Corporate Innovation Teams +2	+34	Founded 2009 · 53 people · San Francisco, California, USA, United States	57	Build this
Stock research newsletter platform marketbeat.com Financial media platform providing stock ratings and market research for investors	$4M /mo Reported ▲ 67% · 33 mo		Freemium +2	Advertising on social media Press +1	Individual Investors +6	+6	Founded 2011 · 18 people · $10 to start	76	Build this
Exclusive software deal platform joinsecret.com "Free SaaS deals for startup savings."	$20K /mo Reported		Affiliate marketing +2	Affiliate program Partnerships +1	Early-stage Startups +5	+16	Founded 2019 · 2 co-founders · Built in 60 days	60	Build this
Ai-driven manufacturer matcher manufacturefy.com AI-powered platform linking products with global manufacturers.	$300K /mo Reported	Manufacturers ↔️ Product Creators	Subscription +2	Partnerships Press +1	Manufacturers +3	CU	Founded 2016 · 20 people · Columbus, Kansas, USA, United States	53	Build this
WO Natural hand care for athletes w.o.d.welder.com Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.	$40K /mo Reported		E Commerce +8	Customer Reviews Press +1	Crossfit Enthusiasts +13	+22	Founded 2013 · 2 co-founders · Greenland, New Hampshire, USA, United States	73	Build this

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