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$100K /mo

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Eco-friendly bedding solution

Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.

sheetsgiggles.com

$200K /mo Reported

Tabletop game publisher

Tabletop strategy games publisher in St. Louis.

stonemaiergames.com

$2M /mo Reported

High-power grill torch

High-power propane torches for grilling enthusiasts.

grillblazer.com

$200K /mo Reported

Pre-cooked barbecue delivery

Ready-to-eat BBQ shipped from smoker to your door.

urbansmokehouse.co

$100K /mo Reported

Moon-based planning journal

Moon-based planner and guided journal for Earthlings.

Dreamfruit.world

$1K /mo Reported

Crowdfunded private island project

Crowdfunded dream of owning a private island.

letsbuyanisland.com

$30K /mo Reported

Gourmet marshmallow treats

Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.

xomarshmallow.com

$100K /mo Reported

Refillable hair care system

Eco-friendly hair and body care in refillable aluminum bottles.

plaineproducts.com

$200K /mo Reported

Waterproof changing garment

Waterproof changing garment for outdoor activities.

showertoga.com

$30K /mo Reported

Personalized sleep mask solution

100% blackout sleep masks for ultimate rest.

mantasleep.com

$800K /mo Reported

Token creation platform

"Ecosystem for creating and trading custom digital tokens."

mintme.com

$10K /mo Reported

Custom treehouse construction

Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.

o2treehouse.com

$60K /mo Reported

Sustainable workwear for women

Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.

lezethelabel.com

$50K /mo Reported

Voice-activated laptop sleeve

Luxury leather tech accessories with style.

houseofsilviano.com

$20K /mo Reported

Vibrating metronome device

Wearable metronome revolutionizing music practice.

soundbrenner.com

$300K /mo Reported

Functional energy gum

Functional gum and mint company enhancing energy and focus.

neurogum.com

$500K /mo Reported

Magnetic charging solutions

"High-tech charging solutions for on-the-go lifestyles."

chargeasap.com

$500K /mo Reported

Neck grooming tool

Neck grooming tool for self-shavers.

thescruffie.com

$2K /mo Reported

Stress-relief wearable device

Wearable tech for rapid stress relief.

thetouchpointsolution.com

$300K /mo Reported

Smart wallet and key organizer

"Smart wallets with quick access and solar tracking."

ekster.com

$2M /mo Reported

Vehicle rooftop access step

Vehicle rooftop access step for adventurers.

mokidoorstep.com

$70K /mo Reported

Foldable origami kayak

Portable folding kayaks inspired by origami.

orukayak.com

$400K /mo Reported

Fruit-infusing water bottle

Infusion water bottle for flavorful hydration.

pressabottle.com

$50K /mo Reported

Business growth consulting hub

Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thrivette.com

$10K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Wait, What?	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.
Eco-friendly bedding solution sheetsgiggles.com Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Friendly Product Co... +7	+5	Founded 2018 · 6 people · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	62	Build this
Tabletop game publisher stonemaiergames.com Tabletop strategy games publisher in St. Louis.	$2M /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Board Game Enthusiasts +4	+21	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $2K to start	78	Build this
High-power grill torch grillblazer.com High-power propane torches for grilling enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	Arming BBQ enthusiasts with propane-powered overkill.	Direct to consumer +2	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Grilling Enthusiasts +3	+29	Founded 2022 · 3 people · $500K to start	72	Build this
Pre-cooked barbecue delivery urbansmokehouse.co Ready-to-eat BBQ shipped from smoker to your door.	$100K /mo Reported		Crowdfunding +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Food Enthusiasts +3	+33	Founded 2022 · 5 people · $20K to start	64	Build this
Moon-based planning journal Dreamfruit.world Moon-based planner and guided journal for Earthlings.	$1K /mo Reported		Crowdfunding +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Creative Individuals +4	CO +2	Solo founder · $20K to start · Built in 120 days	71	Build this
Crowdfunded private island project letsbuyanisland.com Crowdfunded dream of owning a private island.	$30K /mo Reported	Turning your James Bond villain fantasies into crowdfunded reality.	Crowdfunding +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Travel Enthusiasts +2	CU	Founded 2018 · 7 people · $500K to start	38	Build this
Gourmet marshmallow treats xomarshmallow.com Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.	$100K /mo Reported	Because marshmallows clearly weren't pretentious enough yet.	E Commerce +5	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Millennials +3	+2	Founded 2016 · 7 people · $200 to start	50	Build this
Refillable hair care system plaineproducts.com Eco-friendly hair and body care in refillable aluminum bottles.	$200K /mo Reported		Refill +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +1	+23	Founded 2017 · 6 people · $50K to start	62	Build this
Waterproof changing garment showertoga.com Waterproof changing garment for outdoor activities.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +4	+18	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $30K to start	68	Build this
Personalized sleep mask solution mantasleep.com 100% blackout sleep masks for ultimate rest.	$800K /mo Reported		E Commerce +3	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Light Sleepers +2		Founded 2017 · 18 people · $50K to start	57	Build this
Token creation platform mintme.com "Ecosystem for creating and trading custom digital tokens."	$10K /mo Reported		Platform +7	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Digital Creators +15	CU PH RO +1	Founded 2020 · 29 people · $100K to start	52	Build this
Custom treehouse construction o2treehouse.com Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.	$60K /mo Reported	Adults apparently still really want that treehouse mom never built.	Franchise +4	Direct sales Brand Authenticity	Families +4	+7	Founded 2004 · 8 people · $10K to start	53	Build this
Sustainable workwear for women lezethelabel.com Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +6	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Women Professionals +10	+1	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $5K to start	69	Build this
Voice-activated laptop sleeve houseofsilviano.com Luxury leather tech accessories with style.	$20K /mo Reported		Crowdfunding +2	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Tech Professionals +2	+6	Founded 2020 · 4 people · $30K to start	52	Build this
Vibrating metronome device soundbrenner.com Wearable metronome revolutionizing music practice.	$300K /mo Reported		Hardware sales +2	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Musicians +1	+5	17 people · $5K to start · Built in 540 days	56	Build this
Functional energy gum neurogum.com Functional gum and mint company enhancing energy and focus.	$500K /mo Reported		Subscription +6	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	College Students +3	+16	Founded 2015 · 12 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	60	Build this
Magnetic charging solutions chargeasap.com "High-tech charging solutions for on-the-go lifestyles."	$500K /mo Reported	Selling battery anxiety solutions to people addicted to their phones.	Crowdfunding +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Tech Enthusiasts +2	+1	Founded 2016 · 4 people · $40K to start	67	Build this
Neck grooming tool thescruffie.com Neck grooming tool for self-shavers.	$2K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Men +2	+25	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $30K to start	63	Build this
Stress-relief wearable device thetouchpointsolution.com Wearable tech for rapid stress relief.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Moms +6		Founded 2015 · 5 people · $300K to start	62	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
Vehicle rooftop access step mokidoorstep.com Vehicle rooftop access step for adventurers.	$70K /mo Reported		Licensing +2	SEO Direct sales	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Newington, New Hampshire, USA, United States	52	Build this
Foldable origami kayak orukayak.com Portable folding kayaks inspired by origami.	$400K /mo Reported	When you can't choose between arts & crafts and drowning.	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2012 · 10 people · Emeryville, Ontario, Canada, United States	51	Build this
Fruit-infusing water bottle pressabottle.com Infusion water bottle for flavorful hydration.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Health Conscious Consumers +2	+40	Founded 2015 · 3 co-founders · $100K to start	52	Build this
Business growth consulting hub thrivette.com Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported		Consulting +4	Word of mouth	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +5	+84	Founded 2018 · 2 people · $10K to start	64	Build this

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