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$100K /mo

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Affordable optometrist-designed specs

"Affordable, optometrist-designed British eyewear for all."

cambridgespectacle.com

$100K /mo Reported

Sustainable seaweed sweaters

Eco-friendly sweaters made from seaweed and Yak wool.

oliver-charles.com

$100K /mo Reported

Moon-based planning journal

Moon-based planner and guided journal for Earthlings.

Dreamfruit.world

$1K /mo Reported

Personalized genetic insights

Personalized health insights through DNA and lab analysis.

selfdecode.com

$200K /mo Reported

Waterproof changing garment

Waterproof changing garment for outdoor activities.

showertoga.com

$30K /mo Reported

Compliment-driven fragrance line

"Fragrance One: Scents Designed for Compliment-Worthy Moments."

fragrance.one

$200K /mo Reported

Voice-activated laptop sleeve

Luxury leather tech accessories with style.

houseofsilviano.com

$20K /mo Reported

Natural skincare bar products

Eco-friendly skincare with plastic-free, plant-based bar formulations.

spinstersistersco.com

$100K /mo Reported

Children's healthy footwear

Eco-friendly barefoot shoes for children’s natural foot development.

zapatoferoz.es

$500K /mo Reported

Sustainable workwear for women

Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.

lezethelabel.com

$50K /mo Reported

Refillable hair care system

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

plaineproducts.com

$200K /mo Reported

Neck grooming tool

Neck grooming tool for self-shavers.

thescruffie.com

$2K /mo Reported

Tabletop game publisher

Tabletop strategy games publisher in St. Louis.

stonemaiergames.com

$2M /mo Reported

Functional luxury leather bags

"Functional luxury leather goods for organized professionals."

fairecollective.com

$50K /mo Reported

Portable laptop monitor solution

Portable dual-screen monitors for laptop productivity.

mobilepixels.us

$1M /mo Reported

Stress-relief wearable device

Wearable tech for rapid stress relief.

thetouchpointsolution.com

$300K /mo Reported

Personalized sleep mask solution

100% blackout sleep masks for ultimate rest.

mantasleep.com

$800K /mo Reported

Fruit-infusing water bottle

Infusion water bottle for flavorful hydration.

pressabottle.com

$50K /mo Reported

Functional energy gum

Functional gum and mint company enhancing energy and focus.

neurogum.com

$500K /mo Reported

Car seat-friendly winter coats

Car seat-safe winter coats for kids.

bucklemecoats.com

$200K /mo Reported

Vibrating metronome device

Wearable metronome revolutionizing music practice.

soundbrenner.com

$300K /mo Reported

Flavor-forward pepper sauce

Caribbean-style pepper sauces with bold, fruity flavors.

trinipeppersauce.com

$2K /mo Reported

Complete meal powder solution

Powdered meals for busy, health-conscious individuals.

kuikmeal.com

$10K /mo Reported

Chefs' waterproof notebook

Chef-focused waterproof notebooks for culinary professionals.

stonejournal.co

$100K /mo Reported

Mindful kids' clothing line

"Yoga-inspired ethical kids' clothing line."

satnambabe.com

$500 /mo Reported

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.
Affordable optometrist-designed specs cambridgespectacle.com "Affordable, optometrist-designed British eyewear for all."	$100K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Consumers +1	+13	Founded 2021 · 7 people · $30K to start	55	Build this
Sustainable seaweed sweaters oliver-charles.com Eco-friendly sweaters made from seaweed and Yak wool.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Facebook Community Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3	+38	Founded 2020 · 2 co-founders · $20K to start	72	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
Personalized genetic insights selfdecode.com Personalized health insights through DNA and lab analysis.	$200K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Email marketing Brand Authenticity +1	Health Enthusiasts +4	AD +61	Founded 2017 · 80 people · $500K to start	61	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
Compliment-driven fragrance line fragrance.one "Fragrance One: Scents Designed for Compliment-Worthy Moments."	$200K /mo Reported	Crowdfunding +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Mens Lifestyle Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2018 · 2 people · $100K to start	63	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
Natural skincare bar products spinstersistersco.com Eco-friendly skincare with plastic-free, plant-based bar formulations.	$100K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3	+9	Founded 2012 · 10 people · $1K to start	62	Build this
Children's healthy footwear zapatoferoz.es Eco-friendly barefoot shoes for children’s natural foot development.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +3	+6	Founded 2016 · 6 people · $10K to start	61	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
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
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
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
Functional luxury leather bags fairecollective.com "Functional luxury leather goods for organized professionals."	$50K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Organized Professionals +2	+2	Founded 2017 · 7 people · $200K to start	55	Build this
Portable laptop monitor solution mobilepixels.us Portable dual-screen monitors for laptop productivity.	$1M /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Remote Workers +2	+19	Founded 2018 · 4 people · $100K to start	58	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
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
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
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
Car seat-friendly winter coats bucklemecoats.com Car seat-safe winter coats for kids.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Parents +2	+2	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Massachussets, United States	72	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
Flavor-forward pepper sauce trinipeppersauce.com Caribbean-style pepper sauces with bold, fruity flavors.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Food Enthusiasts +2	+26	Founded 2014 · 3 people · Raleigh, United States	37	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
Chefs' waterproof notebook stonejournal.co Chef-focused waterproof notebooks for culinary professionals.	$100K /mo Reported	Physical product +2	Press Advertising on social media +1	Chefs +5		Founded 2018 · 5 people · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	50	Build this
Mindful kids' clothing line satnambabe.com "Yoga-inspired ethical kids' clothing line."	$500 /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Affiliate program +1	Moms Looking for Unique... +6		Founded 2016 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	57	Build this

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