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$1M+

Median revenue

$70K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $400K/mo

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Affordable stylish eyewear

Fastest Growing Eyewear Brand in the UK

specscart.co.uk

$400K /mo Reported

Pre-installed electronics retailer

"E-commerce store for computers and electronics in Kenya."

techovantsolutions.co.ke

$300K /mo Reported

Electronic goods e-commerce platform

E-commerce platform for laptops and printers in Kenya.

smartbuy.co.ke

$30K /mo Reported

Court traction spray

Basketball court traction aid for athletes, teams, and facilities.

gripspritz.com

$100 /mo Reported

Sock and shoe savers

Snap-together socks saving parents from laundry headaches.

snappy-socks.com

$10K /mo Reported

Handcrafted chutneys and spices

Artisan Pakistani chutneys and spices online.

karachikitchenfoods.com

$2K /mo Reported

Aromatherapy shower steamers

Natural aromatherapy shower steamers for spa-like relaxation.

thulisanaturals.com

$30K /mo Reported

Stainless steel kitchenware brand

Premium stainless steel kitchenware solving everyday storage needs.

pddfalcon.com

$80K /mo Reported

Limited edition sneaker store

Limited-edition sneaker and streetwear store in Milan.

dropoutmilano.com

$100K /mo Reported

Organic certified spirits maker

Organic, sustainable spirits for health-conscious drinkers.

drakesorganic.com

$900K /mo Reported

Customizable protein snack store

Customizable healthy snack eCommerce for the health-conscious.

proteinpackage.co.uk

$90K /mo Reported

Electric bike sales hub

Electric bike retailer with upgrade components for competitors.

area13ebikes.com

$400K /mo Reported

Affordable coworking coffee space

Coworking café empowering Chicago's underrepresented entrepreneurs.

momentumcoffee.org

$10K /mo Reported

Sustainable hiking socks

"Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."

ftgusocks.com

$3K /mo Reported

Personalized nutrition coaching

Franchise nutrition stores for personalized wellness solutions.

nhq.rocks

$80K /mo Reported

Online beauty product store

E-commerce beauty brand with stylish packaging.

mellowcosmetics.com

$40K /mo Reported

Natural oil wellness products

Natural oils for hair and skin rejuvenation.

realdrop.in

$2K /mo Reported

Natural bath and body products

All-natural bath, body, and home fragrance products.

daisysaromaology.com

$10K /mo Reported

Organic hard seltzer brand

Premium, eco-friendly hard seltzer with organic ingredients.

drinktolago.com

$70K /mo Reported

Electric mobility solutions

'Electric mobility solutions for versatile terrain travel.'

envodrive.com

$1M /mo Reported

Jewelry empowering survivors

Handcrafted jewelry empowering human trafficking survivors.

purposejewelry.org

$70K /mo Reported

Outdoor grill e-commerce store

E-commerce site for premium outdoor grilling gear.

bbqgrills.com

$500K /mo Reported

Gourmet ice cream maker

Artisanal ice cream brand with unique, indulgent flavors.

icecreamfactoryco.com

$400K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Cat interaction experience

Cat cafe with adoptable cats and handcrafted drinks.

catcafesd.com

$40K /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 stylish eyewear specscart.co.uk Fastest Growing Eyewear Brand in the UK	$400K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Students +2		Founded 2017 · 26 people · $20K to start	51	Build this
TS Pre-installed electronics retailer techovantsolutions.co.ke "E-commerce store for computers and electronics in Kenya."	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Students +2	+11	Founded 2019 · 5 people · $300K to start	54	Build this
Electronic goods e-commerce platform smartbuy.co.ke E-commerce platform for laptops and printers in Kenya.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	SEO Organic social media	Consumers +2	GO +18	Founded 2021 · 20 people · $500 to start	45	Build this
Court traction spray gripspritz.com Basketball court traction aid for athletes, teams, and facilities.	$100 /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Athletes +4	+34	Founded 2019 · 3 people · $100 to start	49	Build this
Sock and shoe savers snappy-socks.com Snap-together socks saving parents from laundry headaches.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Parents +4	+20	Founded 2021 · 3 people · $10K to start	62	Build this
Handcrafted chutneys and spices karachikitchenfoods.com Artisan Pakistani chutneys and spices online.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Food Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2020 · 2 co-founders · $5K to start	55	Build this
Aromatherapy shower steamers thulisanaturals.com Natural aromatherapy shower steamers for spa-like relaxation.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Boutique Retailers +3	+33	Founded 12017 · 2 people · $5K to start	62	Build this
Stainless steel kitchenware brand pddfalcon.com Premium stainless steel kitchenware solving everyday storage needs.	$80K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +5		Founded 2017 · 300 people · $3M to start	31	Build this
Limited edition sneaker store dropoutmilano.com Limited-edition sneaker and streetwear store in Milan.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Sneakerheads +2	CU +28	Founded 2018 · 8 people · $100K to start	47	Build this
DS Organic certified spirits maker drakesorganic.com Organic, sustainable spirits for health-conscious drinkers.	$900K /mo Reported	Retail +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3		Founded 2017 · 20 people · $300K to start	37	Build this
Customizable protein snack store proteinpackage.co.uk Customizable healthy snack eCommerce for the health-conscious.	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	+1	Founded 2017 · 4 people · $300 to start	61	Build this
Electric bike sales hub area13ebikes.com Electric bike retailer with upgrade components for competitors.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Cyclists +2		Founded 2015 · 6 people · $200 to start	63	Build this
Affordable coworking coffee space momentumcoffee.org Coworking café empowering Chicago's underrepresented entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Underrepresented Entrep... +3		Founded 2020 · 4 people · $200K to start	39	Build this
Sustainable hiking socks ftgusocks.com "Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5K to start	59	Build this
Personalized nutrition coaching nhq.rocks Franchise nutrition stores for personalized wellness solutions.	$80K /mo Reported	Franchising +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $200K to start	56	Build this
Online beauty product store mellowcosmetics.com E-commerce beauty brand with stylish packaging.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Women +3		Founded 2014 · 2 people · $50K to start	54	Build this
Natural oil wellness products realdrop.in Natural oils for hair and skin rejuvenation.	$2K /mo Reported	Retail +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2	+18	Founded 2020 · 25 people · $300 to start	41	Build this
Natural bath and body products daisysaromaology.com All-natural bath, body, and home fragrance products.	$10K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Wellness Enthusiasts +4		Solo founder · $1K to start · Built in 90 days	60	Build this
Organic hard seltzer brand drinktolago.com Premium, eco-friendly hard seltzer with organic ingredients.	$70K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	+5	Founded 2019 · 5 people · $2M to start	37	Build this
Electric mobility solutions envodrive.com 'Electric mobility solutions for versatile terrain travel.'	$1M /mo Reported	Retail +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +4	+22	Founded 2015 · 30 people · $50K to start	52	Build this
Jewelry empowering survivors purposejewelry.org Handcrafted jewelry empowering human trafficking survivors.	$70K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Ethical Shoppers +4		Founded 2007 · 90 people · $3K to start	41	Build this
Outdoor grill e-commerce store bbqgrills.com E-commerce site for premium outdoor grilling gear.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Homeowners +2	CU +16	Founded 2019 · 2 people · $600 to start	71	Build this
Gourmet ice cream maker icecreamfactoryco.com Artisanal ice cream brand with unique, indulgent flavors.	$400K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Grocery Store Buyers +3		Founded 2019 · 50 people · $200K to start	37	Build this
Roadside snack retailer stuckeys.com "Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."	$2M /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +5		Founded 1937 · 40 people · $40 to start	50	Build this
Cat interaction experience catcafesd.com Cat cafe with adoptable cats and handcrafted drinks.	$40K /mo Reported	Admission fee +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Tourists +2	+6	Founded 2015 · 2 people · $100K to start	54	Build this

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