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$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $3K – $200K/mo

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Africa-inspired handbag brand

Africa-inspired handbags empowering women and preserving culture.

shopolori.com

$20K /mo Reported

Stylish performance boots

Stylish, versatile boots for casual hikers.

coddi.co

$2K /mo Reported

Interactive board game creator

Interactive tabletop games with stunning art designs.

arkongame.com

$2K /mo Reported

Board games in book boxes

Historical board games hidden in book boxes.

facadegames.com

$30K /mo Reported

Portable pressurized shower

Portable, pressurized shower for outdoor adventures.

rinsekit.com

$200K /mo Reported

Anti-theft hydration pack

Anti-theft hydration packs for festival-goers.

lunchboxpacks.com

$60K /mo Reported

Korean flavor sauce brand

Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.

kpopfoods.com

$200K /mo Reported

Stylish chemo comfort wear

Stylish fleece jackets for comfortable chemotherapy treatments.

chemocozy.com

$3K /mo Reported

Phone grip accessory system

"Universal phone straps for secure mobile grips."

phoneloops.com

$100K /mo Reported

Detachable beard hat

Novelty winter hats with detachable knitted beards.

beardowear.com

$30K /mo Reported

3D printing made easy

Affordable 3D printers for global creators.

robo3d.com

$200K /mo Reported

Outdoor gear organization bags

Adventure-ready organizational gear for outdoor enthusiasts.

gobigear.com

$20K /mo Reported

Modular travel toiletry case

Modular magnetic travel toiletry cases for hassle-free journeys.

myzirui.com

$1K /mo Reported

Wooden smart home remote

Stylish wooden remote for smart home control.

turntouch.com

$1K /mo Reported

Instant shirt tailoring tool

"Instant DIY shirt tailoring tool."

zipseam.com

$2K /mo Reported

Water-based adhesive for bricks

Water-soluble glue for building block enthusiasts.

le-glue.com

$200K /mo Reported

Sustainable paper reuse notebook

Eco-friendly notebook using your recycled paper.

papersaver.com.au

$6K /mo Reported

Clean air purification systems

Cleanroom-grade air purification for homes and public spaces.

airtulip.co

$20K /mo Reported

Natural soapberry skincare

Gentle skincare for sensitive skin using Soapberry.

treetotub.com

$500K /mo Reported

Travel gear for backpackers

Travel gear brand catering to adventurous backpackers.

travelmore.co

$2M /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product marketplace

Eco-friendly goods that support social and environmental causes.

goodsthatmatter.com

$5K /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.
Africa-inspired handbag brand shopolori.com Africa-inspired handbags empowering women and preserving culture.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Women +3	+30	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $10K to start	66	Build this
Stylish performance boots coddi.co Stylish, versatile boots for casual hikers.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +2	+17	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States	56	Build this
Interactive board game creator arkongame.com Interactive tabletop games with stunning art designs.	$2K /mo Reported	Kickstarter +2	Press Affiliate program +1	Board Game Enthusiasts +2	+11	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · Camarillo, California, USA, United States	59	Build this
Board games in book boxes facadegames.com Historical board games hidden in book boxes.	$30K /mo Reported	Kickstarter +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Party Game Lovers +7	+7	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Columbus, Ohio, USA, United States	60	Build this
Portable pressurized shower rinsekit.com Portable, pressurized shower for outdoor adventures.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3	AD +33	Founded 2015 · 3 people · Vista, California, USA, United States	62	Build this
Anti-theft hydration pack lunchboxpacks.com Anti-theft hydration packs for festival-goers.	$60K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Music Festival Goers +4	+6	Founded 2018 · 7 people · New York, New York, USA, United States	62	Build this
Korean flavor sauce brand kpopfoods.com Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Kickstarter Backers for... +8	+37	Founded 2017 · 5 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	58	Build this
Stylish chemo comfort wear chemocozy.com Stylish fleece jackets for comfortable chemotherapy treatments.	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Cancer Patients Receivi... +6	+2	Founded 2013 · 2 co-founders · $30K to start	51	Build this
Phone grip accessory system phoneloops.com "Universal phone straps for secure mobile grips."	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Online Businesses +7	+72	Founded 2014 · 5 people · Quebec, Canada, Canada	73	Build this
Detachable beard hat beardowear.com Novelty winter hats with detachable knitted beards.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Press Email marketing +1	Ski and Snowboard Enthu... +5	+6	Founded 2006 · 4 people · Whistler Resort Municipality, British Columbia, Canada, United States	63	Build this
3D printing made easy robo3d.com Affordable 3D printers for global creators.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Educators Using 3D Prin... +9	+10	Founded 2017 · 30 people · San Diego, California, USA, United States	42	Build this
Outdoor gear organization bags gobigear.com Adventure-ready organizational gear for outdoor enthusiasts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Outdoor Adventurers +10	+2	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Bend, Oregon, USA, United States	63	Build this
Modular travel toiletry case myzirui.com Modular magnetic travel toiletry cases for hassle-free journeys.	$1K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Kickstarter Press +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +3		Founded 2017 · 2 people · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	49	Build this
Wooden smart home remote turntouch.com Stylish wooden remote for smart home control.	$1K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Homeowners in Canada +6	DI	Founded 2014 · 2 people · $50K to start	52	Build this
Instant shirt tailoring tool zipseam.com "Instant DIY shirt tailoring tool."	$2K /mo Reported	Product sales +1	Kickstarter Influencer partnerships +1	Young Professionals +2		Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States	54	Build this
Water-based adhesive for bricks le-glue.com Water-soluble glue for building block enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Amazon Shoppers Seeking... +7	+32	Founded 2015 · 4 people · Dalton, Georgia, USA, United States	53	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
Clean air purification systems airtulip.co Cleanroom-grade air purification for homes and public spaces.	$20K /mo Reported	Product sales +4	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +7		Founded 2021 · 5 people · $300K to start	49	Build this
Natural soapberry skincare treetotub.com Gentle skincare for sensitive skin using Soapberry.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Consumers Seeking Natur... +6	+10	Founded 2016 · 23 people · San Francisco, California, USA, United States	54	Build this
Travel gear for backpackers travelmore.co Travel gear brand catering to adventurous backpackers.	$2M /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Backpackers +3		Founded 2015 · 10 people · $500 to start	68	Build this
Eco-friendly product marketplace goodsthatmatter.com Eco-friendly goods that support social and environmental causes.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Kickstarter +1	Local Boutiques and Spe... +6	+7	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, United States	50	Build this

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