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Cannabis-friendly lodging service

Cannabis-friendly lodging for safe 420-friendly stays.

linktr.ee

$20K /mo Reported

All-in-one booking platform

Global accommodation booking platform for every traveler.

cuddlynest.com

$1M /mo Reported

Custom travel trip planner

Custom travel planning platform connecting travelers with local experts.

baboo.travel

$300K /mo Reported

Tours and activities search engine

Meta-search engine for tours and activities worldwide.

tourscanner.com

$60K /mo Reported

Online travel agency for bangladesh

Online travel agency for Bangladesh travelers.

flightexpert.com

$2M /mo Reported

Private intelligence community

Subscription-based platform offering unbiased intelligence and fake news filtering.

aucoinanalytics.com

$10K /mo Reported

On-demand beauty services app

On-demand beauty and wellness services platform.

panda-wish.com

$8K /mo Reported

Custom treehouse construction

Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.

o2treehouse.com

$60K /mo Reported

Short-term luggage storage

Short-term luggage storage network in major global cities.

luggagehero.com

$400K /mo Reported

Immunity-boost wellness shots

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

drinkreviveme.com

$500 /mo Reported

Smart wallet and key organizer

"Smart wallets with quick access and solar tracking."

ekster.com

$2M /mo Reported

On-demand luggage storage

On-demand luggage storage marketplace for travelers and locals.

bagsaway.com

$100K /mo Reported

Customized travel package service

Destination management company specializing in global travel solutions.

raynatours.com

$4M /mo Reported

Semi-private boat tour service

Private snorkel and boat tours in southern Thailand.

fivestarthailandtours.com

$60K /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Global travel search engine

Travel search engine for cheap global adventures.

skyalliance.co.uk

$3K /mo Reported

Handcrafted leather accessories

Handcrafted leather goods for stationery enthusiasts.

galenleather.com

$40K /mo Reported

Campervan adventure rentals

"Adventure campervan rentals for ultimate road trips."

roamerica.com

$10K /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.
V Cannabis-friendly lodging service linktr.ee Cannabis-friendly lodging for safe 420-friendly stays.	$20K /mo Reported	Travelers ↔️ Cannabis-friendly Lodging	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Cannabis Tourists +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $20K to start	57	Build this
All-in-one booking platform cuddlynest.com Global accommodation booking platform for every traveler.	$1M /mo Reported	Travelers ↔️ Accommodation Providers	Marketplace	Brand Authenticity SEO +1	Travelers +1		Founded 2017 · 72 people · Built in 365 days	57	Build this
Custom travel trip planner baboo.travel Custom travel planning platform connecting travelers with local experts.	$300K /mo Reported	Travelers ↔️ Local Experts	Marketplace +1	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Travelers +2	AD +45	Founded 2021 · 15 people · $700K to start	57	Build this
Tours and activities search engine tourscanner.com Meta-search engine for tours and activities worldwide.	$60K /mo Reported		Affiliate marketing +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Tourists +2	PR SI +4	Founded 2018 · 5 people · $5K to start	52	Build this
Online travel agency for bangladesh flightexpert.com Online travel agency for Bangladesh travelers.	$2M /mo Reported		B2c +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Travelers +3	+38	Founded 2017 · 60 people · $80K to start	48	Build this
Private intelligence community aucoinanalytics.com Subscription-based platform offering unbiased intelligence and fake news filtering.	$10K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Corporate Leaders +3	+1	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $30K to start	67	Build this
On-demand beauty services app panda-wish.com On-demand beauty and wellness services platform.	$8K /mo Reported		Marketplaces & Platforms +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Travelers +4		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $50K to start	60	Build this
Custom treehouse construction o2treehouse.com Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.	$60K /mo Reported		Franchise +4	Direct sales Brand Authenticity	Families +4	+7	Founded 2004 · 8 people · $10K to start	53	Build this
Short-term luggage storage luggagehero.com Short-term luggage storage network in major global cities.	$400K /mo Reported		Marketplace +1	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Travelers +2		Founded 2016 · 12 people · $10K to start	54	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
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
On-demand luggage storage bagsaway.com On-demand luggage storage marketplace for travelers and locals.	$100K /mo Reported	Travelers/Locals ↔️ Luggage Storage Providers	Marketplace +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	City Locals Seeking Tem... +5	+3	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	60	Build this
Customized travel package service raynatours.com Destination management company specializing in global travel solutions.	$4M /mo Reported		Package tours +4	Direct sales SEO	B2C Customers Looking f... +7	CU	Founded 2006 · 670 people · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates	35	Build this
Semi-private boat tour service fivestarthailandtours.com Private snorkel and boat tours in southern Thailand.	$60K /mo Reported		Tour operator +2	Word of mouth Direct sales	Travelers +3	+6	Founded 2015 · 9 people · Krabi Province, Thailand, Thailand	38	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
Global travel search engine skyalliance.co.uk Travel search engine for cheap global adventures.	$3K /mo Reported		Affiliate marketing +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Travelers +4		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	63	Build this
Handcrafted leather accessories galenleather.com Handcrafted leather goods for stationery enthusiasts.	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Email marketing SEO +1	Travel enthusiasts seek... +7	+13	Founded 2012 · 4 people · Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey	57	Build this
Campervan adventure rentals roamerica.com "Adventure campervan rentals for ultimate road trips."	$10K /mo Reported		Rental	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Adventure Enthusiasts L... +10	+13	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $30K to start	41	Build this

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