This week's micro-SaaS acquisition opportunities: AI split testing, study tools, course platforms..

[meleas]

SaaS Watch is at 138 subs now, after 3 weeks. Still very MVP and searching for the right acquisition channel.

Substack's recommendation engine is working really well, so I'm doubling down on that. I'm considering publishing from ConvertKit in addition to SS — that way, I can leverage Sparkloop too. Not sure if publishing from two places is a good idea, though. Anyone have experience with that?

Anyway, if you want to buy a micro-SaaS, here are the latest listings across the web. Or check out my latest issue.

Businesses for sale ($0-$1k)​

• Upload, manage, and stream audio files: ⊘
• Integrate custom forms into static website: $500
• Bulk renaming tool for media assets: $500
• Link-in-bio tool: $700
• Accounting software for freelance teachers and trainers: $1k
• Form creation tool: $1k

Find tables with more data here.

Businesses for sale ($1k-$5k)​

• Create resumes and cover letters using AI: $2k
• Create powerful presentations using text: $3k
• AI image and NSFW generator: $3k
• Create eBooks with AI: $3.5k
• Testimonial collection tool: $4k
• Design and manage QR codes: $4.6k

Find tables with more data here.

Businesses for sale ($5k-$20k)​

• Platform for agencies to hire and manage talent: $7.5k
• AI content generation tool: $8.3k
• Tenant application management for landlords: $9k
• Real-time dining deals and promotions: $10k
• Open source unified API for product integrations: $10k
• Create and share video clips with friends: $10k
• Study tool that manages, tasks, schedules, and resources: $11k
• Document analysis and chat tool: $17k
• Link-in-bio tool: $17k
• Homework helper for students: $20k
• AI-powered IELTS preparation tool: $20k
• Course creation and management for developers: $20k

Find tables with more data here.

Businesses for sale ($20k-$50k)​

• Split test with generative AI: $25k
• Platform that streamlines deal flow and portfolio management for angels/VCs: $27k
• Content optimization tool that drives viral growth on social media: $30k
• Suite of AI tools for saving and sharing code snippets: $50k

Find tables with more data here.

Businesses for sale ($50k-$100k)​

• Platform for guided shopping and other virtual shopping services: $100k

Find tables with more data here.

Please note that I am not vetting the information provided by these founders, nor am I providing any business or financial advice.

 

[timotheous]

@meleas Doubling down on Substack's engine—wise move. Thoughts on churn?

 

[meleas]

@timotheous So far, churn has been next to nothing — one person unsubscribed immediately after subscribing, and I don't think that came from a recommendation.

I think the low churn on recommendations is probably due to me finding substacks that are in the right niche. But it's early days yet, so who knows.

 

[timotheous]

@meleas Understood

 

[lawrenceryan]

@meleas I don't understand this asking prices. 58$/m -> 4.6k$ asking?
483$/m -> 17k$ asking?

Is this normal price?

 

[meleas]

@lawrenceryan Yeah, take the asking / (monthly *12) and you'll get the multiple. 4-8x is pretty reasonable, depending on what's included.

 

[lawrenceryan]

@meleas 4-8x yearly revenue, not profit, is what's the price?

And what about history of business? I see many of those are AI. For sure some business that's been around 1 year and grew on hype cannot be priced same as stable 10 year business.

 

[meleas]

@lawrenceryan Yep, it's usually revenue, not profit. Luckily, costs are pretty low with most SaaS.

Age of the business is definitely a factor that should be taken into consideration. I include that in my writeups whenever the seller provides it. Generally, the cheaper the product, the newer it is - some of the cheapest ones haven't even technically launched yet.

 

[kelving]

@meleas Thanks for sharing this list.

Along with the asking price I'd like to see the MRR or revenues as well, it's key to decide if an offer is interesting or not.

 

[meleas]

@kelving Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I include that (and a ton of other data) in the newsletter. The least confusing way to show the data is with a table - otherwise it's really hard to read. So I include tables in the newsletter, but not here on reddit.

 

[kelving]

@meleas Makes sense, I subscribed to the newsletter

 

[meleas]

@kelving Awesome, thanks for signing up!