Bron Gondwana, the CEO of Fastmail, came up with the idea for the business in 1999 when he noticed that existing email services were slow and cluttered with ads. He and the Fastmail team decided to create a premium email hosting service that prioritized speed, usability, privacy, and value for customers. Since then, Fastmail has grown and attracted a loyal customer base, with over half of its original paying customers still using the service today.

How much they make: $6M/year
Current team size: 40

How Our Focus On Quality Helped Us Reach $500K/Month With An Email Service In A Space Full Of Free Alternatives

Fastmail CEO shares how focusing on quality and respect for users' privacy helped the email hosting service reach $500k/month in revenue, along with insights on building a loyal customer base, developing innovative email protocols, and the tools and resources that have been critical to his success.

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Bron started Fastmail over 24 years ago

Revenue

Bron grew the business to $500K/month

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2. Thexyz ($1.8M/year)

Perry, the founder of Thexyz, initially started as a traditional French polishing shop but quickly realized the slow business during Toronto's summer months. To boost his business, he decided to design his own website and found that people were more interested in having him build their online presence. Reluctantly closing his shop, Thexyz was born on October 7th, 2007, and has since become a successful email hosting service.

How much they make: $1.8M/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 30

I Built A $1.8M/Year Email Hosting Service [100% Self-Funded]

Thexyz is a self-funded email hosting service generating over $100k of recurring revenue each month, offering uncomplicated privacy and fantastic customer service, and expanding through international sales.

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Perry started Thexyz over 16 years ago

Revenue

Perry grew the business to $150K/month

Costs

It cost Perry $50000 to start the business

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Das beliebteste Internetportal Deutschlands mit Angeboten rund um Suche, Kommunikation, Information und Services.

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The fastest email experience ever made

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

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7. Fastmail

Plans start at $3 a month. 30-day Free Trial. All the Control and Features you love with no creepy surveillance. Stop paying for email with your privacy.

How much they make: $6M/year
Where they're located: Victoria, Australia
Current team size: 40
Website traffic: 4.48M/month