How they got there, one business at a time

Each case opens with one sentence on the business and an at-a-glance card: what it sells, who buys, how it charges, revenue with its date and source, start cost, team and growth channels.

Software & SaaS798 Agencies & services461 Newsletters, blogs & media307 AI tools & apps209 Courses & education171 Fashion, apparel & accessories149 Marketplaces & platforms145 Home, lifestyle & gifts141 Other physical products133 Mobile apps & games105 Health, fitness & wellness99 Food & beverage85 Local & brick-and-mortar businesses84 Outdoor, sports & travel79 Finance & real estate74 Beauty & personal care61

AuthorityStack.ai: SEO content, $6.2K in 30 days, 620,000+ articlesAuthorityStack.ai provides done-for-you SEO content, AI visibility tracking, and authority building for brands.AI tools & apps$6.2K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Dating-profile swiping software, $2.3K a month: browser and AndroidAuto Swiper automates dating-profile swiping through browser and Android software.Software & SaaS$2.3K/mofounder-reported 2025
AutoClip: AI video clipping and posting, $8.9K MRR: plans from $19.99AutoClip turns long videos into captioned, reframed clips and schedules them for social posting.AI tools & apps$8.9K MRRverified 2026
AI workflow automation: $5.3K a month, self-reported in 2024, with browser executionAutomatio AI builds applications, structures web data, generates media and automates browser workflows through an AI agent platform.AI tools & apps$5.3K/mofounder-reported 2024
AutoMemes.ai short-form videos, $2K a month, self-reported: now closedAutoMemes.ai is a platform for creating and publishing short-form videos and memes.Software & SaaS$2K/mofounder-reported 2025
AutoPrintEmail prints email, $1.4K in 30 days: cross-platformAutoPrintEmail automatically prints incoming emails and attachments from supported email accounts.Software & SaaS$1.4K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
AutoSubtitles: $3.3K MRR, browser-based video captionsA browser-based tool for generating, editing, styling, and exporting video subtitles.AI tools & apps$3.3K MRRverified 2026
Ave Rides, $13K in 30 days: local rides and airport transfersAve Rides books local transportation, airport transfers, golf cart rentals and electric scooter rentals in Ave Maria and Southwest Florida.Local & brick-and-mortar businesses$13K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Avium: SEO, LinkedIn & podcast services, $8.9K MRR: 4+ year tiesAvium is a personal brand visibility agency for keynote speakers, book authors, C-level executives, and founders.Agencies & services$8.9K MRRverified 2026
Awaken tax software: $5K a month, self-reported in 2023, priced by transactionsAwaken Crypto Tax Software sells crypto tax reports, agent integrations, API access, and full-service tax help.Software & SaaS$5K/mofounder-reported 2023
SaaS marketing automation with an AI growth agent, $3.1K MRR: browser workflowsFabu.dev is SaaS marketing automation for developers using browser-based workflows.AI tools & apps$3.1K MRRverified 2026
Aymo AI: all-in-one AI workspace, $6.6K MRR, #5 on Product HuntAymo AI gives teams one workspace for using AI models, working with files, searching the web, and collaborating.AI tools & apps$6.6K MRRverified 2026
BackPedal bike theft protection, $30K MRR: 24/7 recoveryBackPedal provides bike and ebike owners with tracking, theft recovery and backup insurance through a subscription.Agencies & services$30K MRRverified 2026
Bakchich: African creator monetization, $10K a month, self-reported in 2024, 840+ creatorsBakchich is a monetization platform for African content creators.Software & SaaS$10K/mofounder-reported 2024
Bakering catering delivery, $11K in 30 days: browser and appBakering provides home delivery catering from bakeries and pastry shops in Barcelona to individuals and professionals.Marketplaces & platforms$11K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Baller AI: soccer training app with $2.2K MRR and App Store distributionBaller AI is an AI-powered app for soccer training, match analysis, challenges, and nutrition tracking.Mobile apps & games$2.2K MRRverified 2026
BambooVPN: a no-logs VPN app, $10K MRR: one-tap accessBambooVPN sells a no-logs VPN app for private internet access through global servers.Mobile apps & games$10K MRRverified 2026
Bank Statement Converter: PDF to Excel, $40K a month, self-reported in 2023Bank Statement Converter converts PDF bank statements into Excel and CSV and offers bespoke document-processing services.Software & SaaS$40K/mofounder-reported 2023
Microsoft GTM advisory, strategy and apps, $15K MRR: $70M co-soldBarron Tech offers Microsoft GTM advisory, solopreneur strategy, and software apps for pipeline and ownership building.Software & SaaS$15K MRRverified 2026
$15K a month, self-reported: men's dating photos, Oct. 11, 2025Photography, profile optimization, and messaging coaching for men using dating apps.Agencies & services$15K/mofounder-reported 2025
AI image, video and face-swap tools: $29K MRR, creator subscriptionsBasedLabs.ai sells subscriptions for creating AI images, videos and face swaps with more than 50 AI models.AI tools & apps$29K MRRverified 2026
Bayzil product strategy and design: $30K a month, self-reportedBayzil is a product strategy and design studio serving teams that need strategic design guidance.Agencies & services$30K/mofounder-reported 2026
Bazzly automates Reddit marketing, $15K MRR: one plan for small teamsBazzly is Reddit marketing automation for SaaS and product teams.Software & SaaS$15K MRRverified 2026
BERACE race predictions, $2.1K MRR: F1 and MotoGP with live statsBERACE is a free motorsport prediction app with private teams, leaderboards, live statistics, challenges, and PRO features.Mobile apps & games$2.1K MRRverified 2026
Better Analyst analytics app: $26K a month, self-reported in 2023Better Analyst is an analytics app for connecting data, building dashboards, preparing information, creating reusable agents, and automating recurring work.AI tools & apps$26K/mofounder-reported 2023
Better Sheets: Google Sheets tools — $5.6K a month, self-reportedBetter Sheets sells learning resources, templates, generators, automation tools, and publishing software for Google Sheets users.Software & SaaS$5.6K/mofounder-reported 2026
WordPress link plugin, $5K a month, self-reported in 2022: AI bulk linksBetterLinks is a WordPress plugin for shortening, tracking, cloaking, and analyzing links.Software & SaaS$5K/mofounder-reported 2022
Bigcapital: accounting software, $2K a month, self-reported + free trialBigcapital is accounting software for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers.Software & SaaS$2K/mofounder-reported 2026
Billdu invoicing software: $35K a month, self-reported in 2022 for small businessesBilldu is invoicing software for contractors, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.Software & SaaS$35K/mofounder-reported 2022
Bishopi domain research: $2.5K a month, self-reported in 2023Bishopi is a platform for researching, valuing, and monitoring domains.AI tools & apps$2.5K/mofounder-reported 2023
Custom web platforms and apps — $1.4K in 30 days — one teamA development team builds and runs web platforms, mobile apps, online stores, APIs, infrastructure, hosting and support.Agencies & services$1.4K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Bizzey: $1.2K a month, self-reported in 2023 for business managementBizzey is a business app for managing quotes, invoices, customers, projects, time tracking, payments and expenses.Software & SaaS$1.2K/mofounder-reported 2023
Blabla manages social comments and DMs, $6K MRR: one inboxBlabla brings social comments and direct messages into one inbox with AI replies, moderation, automations, and post scheduling.AI tools & apps$6K MRRverified 2026
Blainy: AI academic research writing, $1.3K MRR, 20-fold fasterBlainy is an AI research assistant for academic research, writing, citations, and grant proposals.AI tools & apps$1.3K MRRverified 2026
Daily AI-ready blog publishing, $3.4K MRR: tracked and refreshedBlawgy publishes, optimizes, and tracks business blog posts for visibility in AI-powered search tools.AI tools & apps$3.4K MRRverified 2026
Blipix: AI faceless videos, $1.7K MRR, 39 styles and 24 languagesBlipix is an AI-powered app for creating, editing, and automatically publishing faceless videos to short-form social channels.AI tools & apps$1.7K MRRverified 2026
AI short-form clip editor: $2.4K in 30 days, built for creatorsBlitzReels turns podcasts, calls, and recordings into captioned clips for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.AI tools & apps$2.4K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Privacy-first AI surveys, $15K a month, self-reported in 2024: yearly billingBlockSurvey helps people create AI-assisted surveys and conversational interviews with encrypted responses.AI tools & apps$15K/mofounder-reported 2024
Blogr.ai: AI SEO content software, $4.5K in 30 daysBlogr.ai is software for researching, creating, publishing, and optimizing SEO content.AI tools & apps$4.5K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Pinterest automation for blogs, $1K a month, self-reported in 2024: CSV exportsBlogToPin is a Pinterest automation tool that turns blog posts into Pins for website owners, bloggers, creators, and online shop owners.Software & SaaS$1K/mofounder-reported 2024
BLOXG: Roblox creator marketplace, $2.4K in 30 days, escrowBLOXG connects Roblox developers with verified creators and also offers AI-assisted Roblox game creation.Marketplaces & platforms$2.4K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Church bulletin software, $2.9K in 30 days: one weekly workflowbltn is church bulletin software for creating and distributing digital, print, email, text, and social communications.Software & SaaS$2.9K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Bluedot: bot-free meeting notes, $5K a month, self-reported in 2024Bluedot is an AI meeting note taker for recording, transcribing, summarizing, and sharing meetings without bots.Software & SaaS$5K/mofounder-reported 2024
Bluff AI: AI Photo Editor, $3.6K MRR: results in 5 secondsBluff AI: AI Photo Editor turns uploaded selfies into studio-quality portraits, headshots, retro film, fine art, cyber edits and prank photos.Mobile apps & games$3.6K MRRverified 2026
Boei: AI customer conversations, $1.3K a month, self-reported in 2023Boei is AI customer conversation software for business teams.AI tools & apps$1.3K/mofounder-reported 2023
Home-seller leads for movers, $5.6K MRR: one mover per countyA service emails home sellers in moving companies’ territories and notifies movers when sellers reply.Finance & real estate$5.6K MRRverified 2026
Boomrang prank calls: $1.6K a month, self-reported in 2022Boomrang is an app for sending prank calls to friends and sharing the recordings.Software & SaaS$1.6K/mofounder-reported 2022
Boot.dev coding courses: $1M a month, self-reported in 2023, hands-on projectsBoot.dev provides structured online coding courses, learning paths, challenges, and project-based programming education.Courses & education$1M/mofounder-reported 2023
Boothie: AI photo editor, $40K MRR: create without an accountBoothie is an AI photo editor that transforms selfies into digicam flash, golden hour and vintage photobooth photos.Mobile apps & games$40K MRRverified 2026
Boringlaunch: $3K a month, self-reported, 7-day platform submissionsBoringlaunch sells startup directory submission and listing services for SaaS businesses.Agencies & services$3K/mofounder-reported 2025
AI visibility and customer support, $2.5K in 30 daysBotric is an AI visibility and customer support platform for brands.AI tools & apps$2.5K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Botsify sells white-label AI agents: $7K a month, self-reportedBotsify gives agencies infrastructure to build, brand, deploy, and bill AI agents for clients.AI tools & apps$7K/mofounder-reported 2025
Brainrot.mov AI video studio, $8.3K MRR: scripts to social videosBrainrot.mov creates social videos from scripts using AI avatars, native lip-sync, voices, motion control, and captions.AI tools & apps$8.3K MRRverified 2026
Supliful: private-label dropshipping, $1M in 30 days: one catalogSupliful is a private-label dropshipping platform for supplements, coffee, skincare, and pet products.Software & SaaS$1M in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Brand My Mac sticker advertising, $8.4K in 30 days: 20 spots soldBrand My Mac sells advertising spots on a MacBook Pro and its accessories through live auctions.Agencies & services$8.4K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Branperience: $19K a month, self-reported; unverified June 25, 2023Branperience plans brand experiences and manages stakeholder relationships for organizations across several sectors.Agencies & services$19K/mofounder-reported 2023
Break into Freelance Design: $2.5K a month, self-reported in 2023A beginner’s course for UX/UI designers who are considering freelancing.Courses & education$2.5K/mofounder-reported 2023
LEGO set rental subscriptions, $11K a month, self-reported in 2024BrickDrop.co rents LEGO sets through subscriptions delivered to customers.Other physical products$11K/mofounder-reported 2024
Creative marketing and branding, $185K a month, self-reported in 2023: agency servicesBrotherdale provides creative marketing, branding, visual design, paid media and CTV advertising services for established revenue-generating brands.Agencies & services$185K/mofounder-reported 2023
Brush Ninja: free browser art tools, $3K a month, self-reported in 2024: one builderBrush Ninja sells browser-based tools for drawings, animation, photos, books, and games.Software & SaaS$3K/mofounder-reported 2024
BTNG.studio ecommerce UX audits and CRO, $14K a month: fixed-price teardownsBTNG.studio helps Dutch ecommerce stores improve conversion through UX audits, research, redesigns, experimentation, and optimization.Agencies & services$14K/mofounder-reported 2026
International calls and phone numbers, $1.6K in 30 days: pay-as-you-goBubblyPhone provides international calling, US phone numbers, translation, transcription and developer API services.Mobile apps & games$1.6K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
DevOps software for teams: $3K a month, self-reportedBuddy provides software for building, testing, deploying, and monitoring applications.Software & SaaS$3K/mofounder-reported 2026
BudgetSheet: bank data, $5K a month, self-reported in 2023: Sheets add-onBudgetSheet is a Google Sheets add-on for importing live bank and investment data.Software & SaaS$5K/mofounder-reported 2023
BugRaptors QA services, $60K a month, self-reported in 2023: AI plus human validationBugRaptors provides AI-powered QA testing, automation, and enterprise quality engineering services.Agencies & services$60K/mofounder-reported 2023
BuildLedger for builders, $1.8K MRR: jobs and invoicesBuildLedger is construction management software covering estimating, scheduling, invoices, job costing, client communication, safety and accounting sync.Finance & real estate$1.8K MRRverified 2026
Buma baby journal, $1.9K in 30 days: shared family trackingBuma is a shared baby journal for families tracking a baby’s feeds, sleep, diapers, growth, and custom activities.Mobile apps & games$1.9K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Business Awards UK, $30K a month, self-reported in 2023: free entriesBusiness Awards UK sells national and regional business awards with recognition, publicity, marketing, and trophies.Agencies & services$30K/mofounder-reported 2023
Custom Jeopardy games, $7.3K a month, self-reported: phone buzzersBuzzinga is a platform for creating and hosting custom Jeopardy games with phone buzzers, automatic scoring, and remote host controls.Software & SaaS$7.3K/mofounder-reported 2025
Appkodes: apps and MVPs, $120K a month, Indie Hackers reportAppkodes builds mobile apps, web apps, and MVPs for businesses under fixed-price, fixed-date terms.Agencies & services$120K/mofounder-reported 2025
Cactus Verify: identity checks, $15K a month, self-reported in 2022Cactus Verify is an AI-powered identity verification solution for companies.AI tools & apps$15K/mofounder-reported 2022
Calday booking software, $5.7K a month: founder-reported March 21, 2025Calday is service business management software for booking, payments, client records, and automated reminders.Software & SaaS$5.7K/mofounder-reported 2025
Calipio browser screen recorder: $1.2K a month, self-reported in 2022Calipio records screens, microphones, and cameras in a browser, then shares the recordings through links.Software & SaaS$1.2K/mofounder-reported 2022
Privacy-first AI chat, search and storage — $5K a month, self-reported in 2023CamoCopy combines AI chat, search, image analysis, and document storage in one privacy-focused platform.AI tools & apps$5K/mofounder-reported 2023
Canopy API: Amazon data for AI agents, $5.9K in 30 days, one keyCanopy API provides Amazon product data to applications and AI agents through several interfaces supported by one API key.Software & SaaS$5.9K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Live updates for Ionic and Capacitor apps, $31K MRR: no Mac neededCapgo is an open-source live update platform for Ionic and Capacitor apps, with cloud builds and store submission.Mobile apps & games$31K MRRverified 2026
Fishing and hunting trips, $100K a month, self-reported in 2023: 3000+ vetted guidesCaptain Experiences is an online platform for booking fishing and hunting guides and outdoor trips.Agencies & services$100K/mofounder-reported 2023
Captime: CrossFit timer, $1K a month, self-reported in 2022, voice controlCaptime is a timer app for CrossFit and high-intensity interval training workouts.Software & SaaS$1K/mofounder-reported 2022
Capture Collab: $4.6K a month, self-reported in 2023 — search files by image contentCapture Collab stores, organizes, and shares digital files for teams.Software & SaaS$4.6K/mofounder-reported 2023
Car Dealer Tracker, $1.8K in 30 days: voice-based vehicle recordsCar Dealer Tracker is software for managing vehicle records, expenses, sales, customers, team access, and profit.Mobile apps & games$1.8K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
CartBoss SMS cart recovery, $27K in 30 days: pay-as-you-goCartBoss sends automated SMS reminders to help e-commerce stores recover abandoned carts.Software & SaaS$27K in the last 30 daysverified 2026
Shopify cart and checkout apps, $1K a month, self-reported: two appsCartylabs sells Shopify apps for cart, checkout, and post-purchase offers.Software & SaaS$1K/mofounder-reported 2026
Cascade Advisory: policy and strategy, $5K a month, self-reported in 2023Cascade Advisory provides advisory, advocacy, strategy, operations, analysis, government funding, stakeholder engagement, and communications services.Agencies & services$5K/mofounder-reported 2023
Cassandra: $10K a month, self-reported in 2022; 60-second marketing testsCassandra sells software for measuring marketing investments and planning marketing investment decisions.Software & SaaS$10K/mofounder-reported 2022
CASTANET LinkedIn leads, Oct. 13, 2023: $61K a month, self-reportedCASTANET automates LinkedIn prospecting, messaging, lead exports, and outreach management.Software & SaaS$61K/mofounder-reported 2023
Castmill: $8K a month, self-reported in 2023 — digital signage platformsCastmill is a digital signage platform for building and monetizing signage networks.Software & SaaS$8K/mofounder-reported 2023
CATCH ads and analytics: $60K a month, self-reportedCATCH sells advertising, web analytics, audience segmentation, retargeting, and look-alike traffic services for online-sales businesses, advertisers, publishers, and websites.Agencies & services$60K/mofounder-reported 2025
ZUUZ AI sales layer for CRM pipeline, $4.5K MRR: priced for revenue teamsZUUZ turns sales conversations from email, calls, meetings, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn into structured CRM pipeline.AI tools & apps$4.5K MRRverified 2026
CFOAF fractional CFO services: $100K a month, self-reported in 2023, 5.0CFOAF provides fractional CFO advisory, tax strategy, accounting, and business financial services.Agencies & services$100K/mofounder-reported 2023
Kitsu production tracking for studios, $45K a month, self-reported in 2023: open sourceKitsu is an open-source production tracker for animation, VFX, and game studios.Software & SaaS$45K/mofounder-reported 2023
Outlook outreach emails: Charge for Outlook, $1K a month, self-reported in 2023Charge for Outlook is an Outlook extension for personalized mass emails and sales outreach campaigns.Software & SaaS$1K/mofounder-reported 2023
Chariot, an AI website builder, $7.4K MRR: 7,313+ businessesChariot is an AI web developer for building, editing, and publishing websites without code.AI tools & apps$7.4K MRRverified 2026
Chat Agency AI: strategy-to-creative, $10K a month, founder-reportedChat Agency AI helps businesses and early-stage companies turn strategy into creative and execution documents.AI tools & apps$10K/mofounder-reported 2026
ChatDash for AI voice agencies, $20K MRR: white-label billingChatDash provides white-label client dashboards for agencies delivering and managing AI voice agent services.AI tools & apps$20K MRRverified 2026
ChatEDU study app, $6.8K MRR: guides, quizzes, and podcastsChatEDU turns students’ class materials into study guides, flashcards, quizzes, explanations, and podcasts.AI tools & apps$6.8K MRRverified 2026
Chatkick ATS: $8.5K a month, self-reported in 2022, priced per userChatkick sells all-in-one recruiting, Talent CRM, and ATS software for staffing and recruiting organizations.Software & SaaS$8.5K/mofounder-reported 2022
$29K MRR: An AI SEO employee that audits, writes and publishesChatSEO is an AI SEO employee that audits websites, finds quick wins, writes content and publishes it.AI tools & apps$29K MRRverified 2026
Website AI agent for lead capture, $3.8K MRR: one-line setupChatwith sells a customizable AI agent that answers website visitors and captures leads.Finance & real estate$3.8K MRRverified 2026
Chatwith: $32K a month, self-reported in 2023; find WhatsApp businessesChatwith is an online directory for finding and contacting businesses through WhatsApp.Newsletters, blogs & media$32K/mofounder-reported 2023
CheatMate: AI exam and homework extension, $7.2K MRR: Invisible ModeCheatMate is an AI-powered Chrome extension for online exams and homework, with Invisible, Sneaky, and Homework modes.AI tools & apps$7.2K MRRverified 2026