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14 businesses

79% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $6K – $30K/mo

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SaaS mentorship marketplace

Hire professional mentors for career growth.

mentorcruise.com

$30K /mo Reported

Knowledge-driven business content

Business insights platform for Ghanaian professionals.

ghanatalksbusiness.com

$5K /mo Reported

Focus-enhancing productivity app

Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.

stayinsession.com

$8K /mo Reported

Free royalty-free images

Free stock photo platform for safe commercial use.

stockfreeimages.com

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Custom planner creation service

Customizable planners for creative and organized lifestyles.

plannerpeace.com.au

$20K /mo Reported

Reusable paper for writing

Reusable, smudge-free portable whiteboards for versatile writing.

swipi.es

$2K /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Complete meal powder solution

Powdered meals for busy, health-conscious individuals.

kuikmeal.com

$10K /mo Reported

Sustainable paper reuse notebook

Eco-friendly notebook using your recycled paper.

papersaver.com.au

$6K /mo Reported

Three-dimensional dry erase boards

"3D dry erase boards for creative expression."

twisted-boards.com

$1K /mo Reported

Custom protein powder creator

Cognitive-enhancing supplements for fitness and productivity.

denovonutrition.com

$20K /mo Reported

Handmade beeswax lip balm

Eco-friendly beeswax lip balm brand.

kobeesco.com

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AI academic research assistant

AI writing assistant for academic research

jenni.ai

$700K /mo Estimated

Social web highlighter tool

"Social web tool for sharing and organizing knowledge."

glasp.co

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Idea	Revenue	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.
SaaS mentorship marketplace mentorcruise.com Hire professional mentors for career growth.	$30K /mo Reported	Commission +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Professionals +3	PR LO +26	Founded 2018 · 5 people · Built in 180 days	60	Build this
Knowledge-driven business content ghanatalksbusiness.com Business insights platform for Ghanaian professionals.	$5K /mo Reported	Advertising +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Entrepreneurs +4	YO +1	Founded 2015 · 4 people · $5K to start	62	Build this
Focus-enhancing productivity app stayinsession.com Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.	$8K /mo Reported	Freemium +1	Word of mouth Organic social media	Creative Workers +5	PR	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	73	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
Custom planner creation service plannerpeace.com.au Customizable planners for creative and organized lifestyles.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Planner Enthusiasts +4	+5	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Australia	68	Build this
Reusable paper for writing swipi.es Reusable, smudge-free portable whiteboards for versatile writing.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Press +1	Home Office Workers +4	+17	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Seattle, Washington, USA, United States	63	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
Complete meal powder solution kuikmeal.com Powdered meals for busy, health-conscious individuals.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Health-Conscious Indivi... +3		Founded 2018 · 6 people · $20K to start	46	Build this
Sustainable paper reuse notebook papersaver.com.au Eco-friendly notebook using your recycled paper.	$6K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Environmentally Conscio... +8	+38	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Melbourne VIC, Australia, Australia	66	Build this
Three-dimensional dry erase boards twisted-boards.com "3D dry erase boards for creative expression."	$1K /mo Reported	Retail +1	Press Organic social media +1	College Students +11		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Royal Oak, Michigan, USA, United States	48	Build this
Custom protein powder creator denovonutrition.com Cognitive-enhancing supplements for fitness and productivity.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Press Direct sales +1	Powerlifters +13	+17	Founded 2013 · 5 people · Archbald, Pennsylvania, USA, United States	57	Build this
Handmade beeswax lip balm kobeesco.com Eco-friendly beeswax lip balm brand.	—	E Commerce +1	SEO Organic social media	Students		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Chicago, IL, USA, United States	50	Build this
AI academic research assistant jenni.ai AI writing assistant for academic research	$700K /mo Estimated ▲ 167% · 29 mo	Freemium +4	SEO Organic social media	Universities and Educat... +1	FR	Founded 2020 · 9 people · Seoul, South Korea, Korea, Republic of	72	Build this
Social web highlighter tool glasp.co "Social web tool for sharing and organizing knowledge."	—	Technology	Cold outreach LinkedIn outreach +1	Developers +4		Founded 2021 · 2 co-founders · San Francisco, CA, USA, United States	59	Build this

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