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22 businesses

86% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$200K /mo

Middle half earn $30K – $1M/mo

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Affiliate wellness review site

Affiliate review site comparing mental health and wellness products

zenmasterwellness.com

$40K /mo Reported

Product comparison platform

Affiliate-driven wellness product review and comparison site

finvsfin.com

$80K /mo Reported

Electronic goods e-commerce platform

E-commerce platform for laptops and printers in Kenya.

smartbuy.co.ke

$30K /mo Reported

Affordable optometrist-designed specs

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

cambridgespectacle.com

$100K /mo Reported

Custom night guard solution

Direct-to-consumer custom night guards.

shopremi.com

$500K /mo Reported

Interest-free installment payments

Interest-free installment payments for consumers.

parcelaja.pt

$20K /mo Reported

Local organic food boxes

"Organic food boxes spotlighting local German artisans."

janori.de

$3K /mo Reported

Detergent-free hair cleanser

Detergent-free haircare revolutionizing salon ecommerce.

hairstory.com

$2M /mo Reported

Weighted blanket for wellness

Weighted blankets for enhanced sleep and anxiety relief.

balooliving.com

$400K /mo Reported

People search intelligence tool

"People search tool for connections and safety."

spokeo.com

$6M /mo Reported

Organic skin care products

Natural, organic skincare crafted with pure plant extracts.

annmariegianni.com

$1M /mo Reported

Colorful sustainable robes

Sustainable, whimsical robes for the adventurous spirit.

highway-robery.com

$10K /mo Reported

Handcrafted leather wallets

"Handcrafted leather goods with exceptional customer service."

popovleather.com

$200K /mo Reported

Cowboy boot e-commerce hub

Online retailer specializing in cowboy boots.

countryoutfitter.com

$100K /mo Reported

E-commerce used car retailer

Online platform for buying and selling used cars

carvana.com

$1B /mo Estimated

Mindfulness meditation app

Mindfulness and meditation app for better sleep and focus

calm.com

$1M /mo Estimated

Mission-driven apparel brand

Apparel brand donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.

bombas.com

$30M /mo Estimated

Unbiased tech product reviews

Unbiased software and gadget reviews for informed decisions.

techjury.net

$30K /mo Reported

Personal finance insights hub

Personal finance insights for savvy money management.

moneyning.com

$30K /mo Reported

Personalized styling assistant

AI-powered personal stylist for sustainable wardrobe management.

styledna.ai

$200K /mo Reported

Loan and account comparison

German finance blog simplifying loans and banking choices.

konto-kredit-vergleich.de

$2K /mo Reported

Instant vehicle shipping quotes

Nationwide vehicle shipping broker for consumers and businesses.

diytransport.com

$2M /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.
Affiliate wellness review site zenmasterwellness.com Affiliate review site comparing mental health and wellness products	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	SEO Affiliate program +1	Consumers +11	FI +32	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	84	Build this
Product comparison platform finvsfin.com Affiliate-driven wellness product review and comparison site	$80K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Health and Wellness Con... +4	+45	Founded 2019 · 10 people · Santa Monica, California, USA, United States	65	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
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
Custom night guard solution shopremi.com Direct-to-consumer custom night guards.	$500K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Consumers +2		Founded 2019 · 18 people · San Francisco, United States	58	Build this
PJ Interest-free installment payments parcelaja.pt Interest-free installment payments for consumers.	$20K /mo Reported	Interest free financing +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Retailers +1	JS +14	Founded 2018 · 10 people · $1M to start	46	Build this
J Local organic food boxes janori.de "Organic food boxes spotlighting local German artisans."	$3K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Consumers +2		Founded 2020 · 2 co-founders · $10K to start	56	Build this
Detergent-free hair cleanser hairstory.com Detergent-free haircare revolutionizing salon ecommerce.	$2M /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Hairdressers +2		Founded 2015 · 26 people · $5M to start	50	Build this
Weighted blanket for wellness balooliving.com Weighted blankets for enhanced sleep and anxiety relief.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Consumers +3	+53	Founded 2017 · 5 people · $20K to start	72	Build this
People search intelligence tool spokeo.com "People search tool for connections and safety."	$6M /mo Reported	Subscription	Advertising on social media Press +1	Consumers +13		Founded 2006 · 169 people · Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, United States	55	Build this
Organic skin care products annmariegianni.com Natural, organic skincare crafted with pure plant extracts.	$1M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Consumers +2	+3	Founded 2009 · 26 people · Berkeley, California, USA, United States	66	Build this
Colorful sustainable robes highway-robery.com Sustainable, whimsical robes for the adventurous spirit.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Seeking Com... +5	+24	Founded 2016 · 2 co-founders · $7K to start	68	Build this
Handcrafted leather wallets popovleather.com "Handcrafted leather goods with exceptional customer service."	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Direct-to-Consumer Bran... +7	+36	Founded 2013 · 21 people · $200 to start	59	Build this
Cowboy boot e-commerce hub countryoutfitter.com Online retailer specializing in cowboy boots.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Online Shoppers Seeking... +2	DE KI +1	Founded 2008 · 20 people · Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, United States	36	Build this
E-commerce used car retailer carvana.com Online platform for buying and selling used cars	$1B /mo Estimated	Yield generating products +6	SEO Press +1	Online Shoppers +2	CU	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $10M to start	60	Build this
Mindfulness meditation app calm.com Mindfulness and meditation app for better sleep and focus	$1M /mo Estimated	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Press +1	Consumers +2	CU	Founded 2012 · 2 co-founders · $2M to start	67	Build this
Mission-driven apparel brand bombas.com Apparel brand donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.	$30M /mo Estimated	Yield generating products +6	Crowdfunding Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Shoppers +5		Founded 2013 · 312 people · $20K to start	58	Build this
Unbiased tech product reviews techjury.net Unbiased software and gadget reviews for informed decisions.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Tech Enthusiasts +3	+24	Founded 2020 · 13 people · $10K to start	52	Build this
Personal finance insights hub moneyning.com Personal finance insights for savvy money management.	$30K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	SEO	Consumers +2		Founded 2008 · Solo founder · $10 to start	79	Build this
Personalized styling assistant styledna.ai AI-powered personal stylist for sustainable wardrobe management.	$200K /mo Reported	Freemium +3	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Consumers +2		Founded 2019 · 13 people · Kington, UK, United Kingdom	47	Build this
Loan and account comparison konto-kredit-vergleich.de German finance blog simplifying loans and banking choices.	$2K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	SEO	Consumers +1	YO +1	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Built in 500 days	77	Build this
Instant vehicle shipping quotes diytransport.com Nationwide vehicle shipping broker for consumers and businesses.	$2M /mo Reported	Broker fee +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Consumers +3	+1	Founded 2012 · 23 people · $20K to start	49	Build this

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