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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$80K /mo

Middle half earn $9K – $200K/mo

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Procurement innovation conference

"Global conference connecting startups with procurement innovation."

dpw.ai

$200K /mo Reported

Optical illusion design studio

"Optical Illusion Design Studio for Creative Projects."

salso.design

$100K /mo Reported

Managed website investment service

"Profitable internet business investments for high-earning professionals."

blackbook.investments

$200K /mo Reported

Advanced nft creation tool

Polkadot NFT platform for advanced digital art.

rmrk.app

$30K /mo Reported

Vintage comic book marketplace

Vintage comic sales for nostalgic collectors and investors.

superworldcomics.com

$90K /mo Reported

Cryptocurrency tax calculator

Crypto tax calculator for traders and accountants.

bear.tax

$4K /mo Reported

Startup incubation platform

Startup incubator and investment fund for entrepreneurs.

bcombinator.com

$100K /mo Reported

Crowdfunded private island project

Crowdfunded dream of owning a private island.

letsbuyanisland.com

$30K /mo Reported

Online business brokerage platform

Online marketplace for buying and selling digital businesses.

empireflippers.com

$600K /mo Reported

Franchisee lead generation platform

"UK's leading franchise directory connecting investors and brands."

franchise-uk.co.uk

$50K /mo Reported

Daily crypto newsletter

Daily crypto newsletter simplifying market trends.

milkroad.com

$80K /mo Estimated

Startup intro connection platform

"Intro-driven network for startup founders, investors, and job seekers."

seedscout.com

$9K /mo Reported

Automated funding round tool

Automated funding rounds for UK startups.

seedlegals.com

$400K /mo Reported

Trending stock insights service

'Investment newsletter spotlighting early stock trends.'

tickernerd.com

$4K /mo Reported

Crypto wallet mystery box

Crypto mystery boxes on USB drives.

cblocks.io

$30K /mo Reported

Short-term real estate loans

Private and hard money lending for real estate investors.

y2lending.com

$7K /mo Reported

Equity management platform

Equity management software for businesses and startups.

eqvista.com

$200K /mo Reported

European tech newsletter

European tech insights through authentic newsletters and rankings.

seedtable.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.
Procurement innovation conference dpw.ai "Global conference connecting startups with procurement innovation."	$200K /mo Reported	Conference +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Procurement Professionals +4	VI GO +16	Founded 2019 · 6 people · $10K to start	56	Build this
Optical illusion design studio salso.design "Optical Illusion Design Studio for Creative Projects."	$100K /mo Reported	Design services +2	Word of mouth Organic social media	Advertising Agencies +4	IN ME	Founded 2012 · 6 people · $2K to start	56	Build this
BI Managed website investment service blackbook.investments "Profitable internet business investments for high-earning professionals."	$200K /mo Reported	Consulting +7	Direct sales Referral Program +1	High-Earning Professionals +7	+3	Founded 2012 · 25 people · $3K to start	57	Build this
Advanced nft creation tool rmrk.app Polkadot NFT platform for advanced digital art.	$30K /mo Reported	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Digital Artists +5	+12	Founded 2021 · 18 people · $400K to start	40	Build this
Vintage comic book marketplace superworldcomics.com Vintage comic sales for nostalgic collectors and investors.	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Collectors +2	AD +18	Founded 1986 · 4 people · $5K to start	50	Build this
Cryptocurrency tax calculator bear.tax Crypto tax calculator for traders and accountants.	$4K /mo Reported	SaaS +1	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Cryptocurrency Traders +3	+6	Founded 2018 · 7 people · Built in 45 days	65	Build this
Startup incubation platform bcombinator.com Startup incubator and investment fund for entrepreneurs.	$100K /mo Reported	Incubation program +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2017 · 10 people · $3K to start	46	Build this
Crowdfunded private island project letsbuyanisland.com Crowdfunded dream of owning a private island.	$30K /mo Reported	Crowdfunding +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Travel Enthusiasts +2	CU	Founded 2018 · 7 people · $500K to start	38	Build this
Online business brokerage platform empireflippers.com Online marketplace for buying and selling digital businesses.	$600K /mo Reported	Commission +2	SEO Organic social media +1	Small Business Owners +9		Founded 2012 · 53 people · North York, Ontario, Canada, United States	59	Build this
Franchisee lead generation platform franchise-uk.co.uk "UK's leading franchise directory connecting investors and brands."	$50K /mo Reported	Directory listings +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Franchise Brands +2		Founded 2004 · 5 people · $1K to start	71	Build this
Daily crypto newsletter milkroad.com Daily crypto newsletter simplifying market trends.	$80K /mo Estimated	Repeat customers +10	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Crypto Enthusiasts +2	GO	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $2K to start	72	Build this
Startup intro connection platform seedscout.com "Intro-driven network for startup founders, investors, and job seekers."	$9K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Startup Founders +4	CU +14	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $1K to start	82	Build this
Automated funding round tool seedlegals.com Automated funding rounds for UK startups.	$400K /mo Reported	SaaS +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Early-stage Startups +6	+15	Founded 2016 · 40 people · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	66	Build this
Trending stock insights service tickernerd.com 'Investment newsletter spotlighting early stock trends.'	$4K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Facebook Community SEO +1	Investors Seeking Trend... +7	CA +5	Founded 2020 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	83	Build this
Crypto wallet mystery box cblocks.io Crypto mystery boxes on USB drives.	$30K /mo Reported	Product	Press SEO +1	Individuals Interested ... +3	+4	Founded 2018 · 3 co-founders · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	66	Build this
YL Short-term real estate loans y2lending.com Private and hard money lending for real estate investors.	$7K /mo Reported	Lending +3	Word of mouth Organic social media	Real Estate Investors +3	+7	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · San Francisco, United States	63	Build this
Equity management platform eqvista.com Equity management software for businesses and startups.	$200K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Startup Founders +3		Founded 2018 · 15 people · $30K to start	63	Build this
European tech newsletter seedtable.com European tech insights through authentic newsletters and rankings.	$5K /mo Reported	Newsletter monetization +1	Word of mouth SEO	Investors +3	CO TY +1	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Paris, France, France	83	Build this

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