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19 businesses

74% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$200K /mo

Middle half earn $30K – $10M/mo

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Online coupon discovery platform

Coupon website providing online shopping discounts and deals.

pennycanny.com

$3K /mo Reported

Stainless steel kitchenware brand

Premium stainless steel kitchenware solving everyday storage needs.

pddfalcon.com

$80K /mo Reported

Cold brew coffee with cbd

CBD-infused organic cold brew coffee for a calming buzz.

jibbycoffee.com

$9K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Customized apparel printing service

Custom print store for personalized apparel and merchandise.

dexpel.pk

$100K /mo Reported

Daily wine flash sales

Flash-sale platform offering daily curated wine selections.

winespies.com

$1M /mo Reported

Premium men’s pouch underwear

Men's and Women's underwear enhancing comfort and support globally.

sheath.com

$300K /mo Reported

Stylish iphone case designer

Fashion-forward iPhone cases with unique, eye-catching designs.

felonycase.com

$100K /mo Reported

Affordable pearl jewelry expert

Direct-to-consumer pearl jewelry at unbeatable prices.

pearlsofjoy.com

$200K /mo Reported

Online women’s boutique

Online women's boutique for diverse fashion styles.

boutiquerye.com

$10K /mo Reported

On-demand delivery app

On-demand delivery app for food and groceries

glovoapp.com

$300M /mo Estimated

E-commerce used car retailer

Online platform for buying and selling used cars

carvana.com

$1B /mo Estimated

Community-driven news platform

Social news aggregator and community platform

reddit.com

$80M /mo Estimated

Mission-driven apparel brand

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

bombas.com

$30M /mo Estimated

Sustainable footwear brand

Allbirds transforms from footwear to AI infrastructure.

allbirds.com

$10M /mo Estimated

Online marketplace for smoking gear

Online marketplace for quality smoking accessories.

caliconnected.com

$200K /mo Reported

Personalized gift marketplace

Personalized gift shop specializing in leather keychains.

lucasgift.com

$100K /mo Reported

Australian coupon aggregation platform

"Australian deals and coupons site for savvy online shoppers."

emucoupon.com

$30K /mo Reported

Trendy mobile accessory retailer

Trendy lifestyle and mobile accessories for fashion-forward consumers.

fifthandninth.com

$30K /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.
Online coupon discovery platform pennycanny.com Coupon website providing online shopping discounts and deals.	$3K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Online Shoppers +2	AW +32	Founded 2021 · 11 people · $5K to start	57	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
Cold brew coffee with cbd jibbycoffee.com CBD-infused organic cold brew coffee for a calming buzz.	$9K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Coffee Drinkers +2	+8	Founded 2020 · 2 co-founders · $30K to start	69	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
Customized apparel printing service dexpel.pk Custom print store for personalized apparel and merchandise.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Small Business Owners +4		Founded 2009 · 10 people · $3K to start	59	Build this
Daily wine flash sales winespies.com Flash-sale platform offering daily curated wine selections.	$1M /mo Reported	Flash sale +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Wine Enthusiasts +1	AM	Founded 2007 · 6 people · Santa Rosa, CA, USA, United States	52	Build this
Premium men’s pouch underwear sheath.com Men's and Women's underwear enhancing comfort and support globally.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Active Men +5	+24	Founded 2014 · 10 people · $5K to start	60	Build this
Stylish iphone case designer felonycase.com Fashion-forward iPhone cases with unique, eye-catching designs.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Fashion-Focused iPhone ... +7	+51	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	74	Build this
Affordable pearl jewelry expert pearlsofjoy.com Direct-to-consumer pearl jewelry at unbeatable prices.	$200K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	SEO Press +1	Online Shoppers Seeking... +4	+25	Founded 2003 · 4 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	76	Build this
Online women’s boutique boutiquerye.com Online women's boutique for diverse fashion styles.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Partnerships +1	Online Shoppers Seeking... +2		Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · Phoenix, Arizona, USA, United States	63	Build this
On-demand delivery app glovoapp.com On-demand delivery app for food and groceries	$300M /mo Estimated	Services +2	Partnerships Brand collaborations and giveaways +1	Online Shoppers +2	CU	Founded 2015 · 4,000 people · $100K to start	51	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
Community-driven news platform reddit.com Social news aggregator and community platform	$80M /mo Estimated	Advertising +1	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Online Shoppers +2		Founded 2005 · 2 co-founders · $10K to start	73	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
Sustainable footwear brand allbirds.com Allbirds transforms from footwear to AI infrastructure.	$10M /mo Estimated ▲ 0% · 9 mo	One time setup fee +9	Word of mouth Press +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2016 · 2 co-founders · $100K to start	60	Build this
Online marketplace for smoking gear caliconnected.com Online marketplace for quality smoking accessories.	$200K /mo Reported	Marketplace +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Cannabis Enthusiasts +1	+14	Founded 2018 · 2 people · $5K to start	60	Build this
Personalized gift marketplace lucasgift.com Personalized gift shop specializing in leather keychains.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Gift Buyers +2	+72	Founded 2016 · 7 people · $70K to start	59	Build this
Australian coupon aggregation platform emucoupon.com "Australian deals and coupons site for savvy online shoppers."	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Online Shoppers +1	SI GO +2	Founded 2019 · 13 people · $8K to start	52	Build this
Trendy mobile accessory retailer fifthandninth.com Trendy lifestyle and mobile accessories for fashion-forward consumers.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Fashion-Forward Consumers +1		Founded 2016 · 5 people · Rhode Island, USA, United States	51	Build this

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