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Creator commerce platform

Platform for creators to sell digital products

gumroad.com

$900K /mo Estimated

Ai-driven professional matching

AI platform connecting businesses with part-time professionals.

intch.org

$1M /mo Reported

Rv rental management franchise

Nationwide RV rental management franchise for epic family getaways.

firesidervrentalfranchise.com

$200K /mo Reported

Flexible workspace search platform

"Online platform for flexible office space solutions."

theofficeproviders.com

$10K /mo Reported

Virtual assistant marketplace

Virtual assistant marketplace for business owners.

wishup.co

$2M /mo Reported

Jobs board for filipinos

Job board connecting employers with talented Filipino professionals.

permworks.com

$2K /mo Reported

SaaS mentorship marketplace

Hire professional mentors for career growth.

mentorcruise.com

$30K /mo Reported

Cross-border freelancer platform

Cross-border freelancer payment platform for businesses.

solarstaff.com

$500K /mo Reported

Website business marketplace

Online marketplace for buying and selling digital businesses

dotmarket.eu

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Hassle-free childcare service

"Hassle-free in-home childcare agency for families."

twinkletoesnanny.com

$2M /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

Franchisee lead generation platform

"UK's leading franchise directory connecting investors and brands."

franchise-uk.co.uk

$50K /mo Reported

Social commerce influencer platform

Social commerce platform linking fashion lovers and lifestyle brands.

friendswith.co

$10K /mo Reported

Flexible coworking for eCommerce

Niche coworking space with office and warehouse for eCommerce businesses.

room2work.com

$20K /mo Reported

Virtual assistant hiring platform

Latino virtual assistant service for North American companies.

virtuallatinos.com

$400K /mo Reported

Franchise lead generation portal

"Global franchise portal connecting franchisors and franchisees."

franchisedirect.co.za

$1M /mo Reported

Streamer soundbite sharing tool

Soundbite-sharing platform empowering streamers to monetize moments.

blerp.com

$20K /mo Reported

Video conferencing marketplace

Online video communication platform for marketplace creators.

modelnet.club

$100K /mo Reported

Private intelligence community

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

aucoinanalytics.com

$10K /mo Reported

Bitcoin exchange platform

Vietnam's premier Bitcoin exchange service.

bitcoinvn.io

$30K /mo Reported

Sourcing and fulfillment service

"Sourcing, branding, and fulfillment for eCommerce in China."

honestfulphilment.com

$2M /mo Reported

Startup talent and funding hub

Startup growth platform connecting talent, investors, and entrepreneurs.

thehub.io

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Expert advisor connection tool

"Technology-driven expert network for better business decisions."

deepbench.io

$100K /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.
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
Ai-driven professional matching intch.org AI platform connecting businesses with part-time professionals.	$1M /mo Reported	Businesses ↔️ Part-time Professionals	Marketplace +1	Word of mouth Press +1	SMBs +3	CU	Founded 2021 · 25 people · $5K to start	57	Build this
FR Rv rental management franchise firesidervrentalfranchise.com Nationwide RV rental management franchise for epic family getaways.	$200K /mo Reported		Franchise +1	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Families +3		Founded 2021 · 2 people · $30K to start	65	Build this
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
Virtual assistant marketplace wishup.co Virtual assistant marketplace for business owners.	$2M /mo Reported	Business Owners ↔️ Virtual Assistants	Marketplace +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +2	+5	Founded 2017 · 200 people · $900 to start	53	Build this
Jobs board for filipinos permworks.com Job board connecting employers with talented Filipino professionals.	$2K /mo Reported	Employers ↔️ Filipino Professionals	Marketplace +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Startup Founders +6	+6	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · $1K to start	60	Build this
SaaS mentorship marketplace mentorcruise.com Hire professional mentors for career growth.	$30K /mo Reported	Mentors ↔️ Mentees	Commission +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Professionals +3	PR LO +26	Founded 2018 · 5 people · Built in 180 days	60	Build this
Cross-border freelancer platform solarstaff.com Cross-border freelancer payment platform for businesses.	$500K /mo Reported		B2b saas +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	SMBs +3		Founded 2014 · 77 people · $2M to start	44	Build this
Website business marketplace dotmarket.eu Online marketplace for buying and selling digital businesses	—	Business Buyers ↔️ Digital Asset Sellers	Brokerage +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Entrepreneurs +5	+2	Founded 2020 · 6 people · $30K to start	56	Build this
Hassle-free childcare service twinkletoesnanny.com "Hassle-free in-home childcare agency for families."	$2M /mo Reported		Agency +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Families +2		Founded 2011 · Solo founder · Gainesville, FL, USA, United States	66	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
Franchisee lead generation platform franchise-uk.co.uk "UK's leading franchise directory connecting investors and brands."	$50K /mo Reported		Directory listings +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Franchise Brands +2		Founded 2004 · 5 people · $1K to start	71	Build this
FL Social commerce influencer platform friendswith.co Social commerce platform linking fashion lovers and lifestyle brands.	$10K /mo Reported	Fashion Lovers ↔️ Lifestyle Brands	Marketplace +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +4	+29	Founded 2020 · 2 people · $40K to start	60	Build this
Flexible coworking for eCommerce room2work.com Niche coworking space with office and warehouse for eCommerce businesses.	$20K /mo Reported		Membership +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Small Business Owners +3	+21	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $200K to start	57	Build this
Virtual assistant hiring platform virtuallatinos.com Latino virtual assistant service for North American companies.	$400K /mo Reported	North American Companies ↔️ Latino Assistants	Agency +1	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Entrepreneurs +4	+12	Founded 2018 · 73 people · $30K to start	52	Build this
Franchise lead generation portal franchisedirect.co.za "Global franchise portal connecting franchisors and franchisees."	$1M /mo Reported	Franchisors ↔️ Franchisees	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Franchisors +3	+34	Founded 1998 · 40 people · $30K to start	53	Build this
Streamer soundbite sharing tool blerp.com Soundbite-sharing platform empowering streamers to monetize moments.	$20K /mo Reported	Streamers ↔️ Monetization Platforms	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Streamers +3		Founded 2019 · 12 people · $20K to start	44	Build this
Video conferencing marketplace modelnet.club Online video communication platform for marketplace creators.	$100K /mo Reported	Marketplace Creators ↔️ Video Communication Tools	Custom software develop... +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +4	CU FI +27	Founded 2001 · 50 people · $200K to start	52	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
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
Sourcing and fulfillment service honestfulphilment.com "Sourcing, branding, and fulfillment for eCommerce in China."	$2M /mo Reported		Agency +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Drop Shippers +7	+13	Founded 2019 · 28 people · $5K to start	61	Build this
Startup talent and funding hub thehub.io Startup growth platform connecting talent, investors, and entrepreneurs.	—		Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Entrepreneurs +3		Founded 2016 · 6 people · $1M to start	48	Build this
Expert advisor connection tool deepbench.io "Technology-driven expert network for better business decisions."	$100K /mo Reported		Marketplace	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	SMBs +3	+11	Founded 2017 · 8 people · Built in 210 days	53	Build this

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