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How a Solo Dev Built a SaaS Using Micro-Acquisitions
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how solo developers can acquire small existing projects to jumpstart their SaaS growth. They discuss the story of Simon, a solo dev who bought a tiny email newsletter tool for $2,000 and grew it to $8,000 MRR in six months by adding a paid tier and automating onboarding. They then examine the broader strategy of micro-acquisitions: buying small, often neglected projects with existing users and revenue. Lucas shares data from TinyAcquisitions and Indie Hackers showing that the median price for these deals is around $3,500, with top performers seeing 5x…
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