Tool · Canva
Businesses that run on Canva
The 1M.chat dataset has 19 businesses that list Canva. 18 of them have a revenue figure the founder reported in an interview. Their median is $30K a month, and 28% were at $1M a year or more when interviewed, with a median team of 2 employees. The growth channels founders credited most often were SEO & organic search (61%), organic social media (61%), word of mouth & referrals (44%).
Revenue at interview
| Under $1K/mo | 1 | |
| $1K–$10K/mo | 4 | |
| $10K–$50K/mo | 8 | |
| $50K–$83K/mo | 0 | |
| $1M+ a year | 4 | |
| $1M+ a month | 1 |
Growth channels credited
| SEO & organic search | 61% | |
| Organic social media | 61% | |
| Word of mouth & referrals | 44% | |
| Partnerships & affiliates | 39% | |
| Email & newsletters | 28% |
Share of 18 businesses with channel information; founders often name several.
Industries in this group
| Agencies & services | 4 | |
| Courses & education | 3 | |
| Home, lifestyle & gifts | 3 | |
| Newsletters, blogs & media | 2 | |
| Local & brick-and-mortar businesses | 2 | |
| Food & beverage | 1 |
Tools named most: Canva (100%), Instagram (26%), Adobe Suite (16%), Dropbox (16%), Zoom (11%) — of 19 that listed tools.
Examples
Highest founder-reported revenues in this group
| Business | What it sells | Revenue / month | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPQODEAgencies & services | Website design and development services and WordPress themes | $3Mfounder interview 2021 | United States |
| Zero Gravity Mark...Agencies & services | Digital marketing services including SEO, paid media, and web design | $800Kfounder interview 2022 | United States |
| Coffee and ContractsCourses & education | social media marketing templates for real estate | $250Kfounder interview 2021 | United States |
| Dick At Your DoorHome, lifestyle & gifts | anonymous prank gift packages | $125Kfounder interview | United States |
| TacticaOutdoor, sports & travel | multitools and everyday adventure gear | $100Kfounder interview 2019 | Australia |
| Lever GearOther physical products | everyday carry multi tools and accessories | $42Kfounder interview 2018 | United States |
| Seriously Happy H...Agencies & services | Interior design consulting services | $40Kfounder interview 2023 | United States |
| The Cat CafeLocal & brick-and-mortar businesses | Cat cafe with drinks and adoptable cats | $40K/mofounder interview 2024 | United States |
| EMUCouponNewsletters, blogs & media | online discount codes and shopping deals | $30Kfounder interview 2022 | Australia |
| Piano In 21 DaysCourses & education | online piano lessons for adults | $30Kfounder interview 2022 | United States |
| Rise LeanHealth, fitness & wellness | weight loss and emotional eating coaching program | $28Kfounder interview 2023 | United States |
| Chandler HoneyFood & beverage | Flavoured infused honey | $10Kfounder interview 2022 | Canada |
| TANYA HEATH ParisFashion, apparel & accessories | Women's shoes with removable multi-height heels | $10Kfounder interview 2019 | France |
| Passport 4 ChangeHome, lifestyle & gifts | educational tooth fairy kits with foreign coins and maps | $8Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| Art Splash Academ...Courses & education | music and dance classes for kids and adults | $2Kfounder interview | India |
| Go! OrganizerAgencies & services | Interior design and home organization online services | $2Kfounder interview 2022 | United States |
| ALTRDLocal & brick-and-mortar businesses | on-demand clothing alteration service | $1Kfounder interview 2018 | United States |
| Bad Day BoxHome, lifestyle & gifts | Self-care gift care packages for hard times | $550founder interview 2022 | United States |
Revenue as the founder reported it in a Starter Story interview, at the interview date; not current revenue. “What it sells” is a 1M.chat summary. Tool lists come from the tools section of Starter Story pages; a business may use many tools not listed. How this data is built
Questions
How much do businesses that list Canva typically make?
Among 18 businesses that list Canva with founder-reported revenue, the median was $30K a month at the time of the interview. The sample is founders who chose to be interviewed, so it leans toward businesses that were already working; treat it as a range of real outcomes, not an average for everyone who tries.
How many businesses that list Canva reached $1M a year?
5 of 18 (28%) reported at least $83K a month, the run-rate for $1M a year.
How did businesses that list Canva find customers?
Of 18 with growth-channel information, founders most often credited SEO & organic search (61%), organic social media (61%), word of mouth & referrals (44%), partnerships & affiliates (39%), email & newsletters (28%). Channels are grouped by 1M.chat from what founders said worked.
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