Solo SaaS near break-even, but platform risk is high
A solo technical founder has spent about two years running SaaS apps for merchants. The apps are sold through one regional platform’s . The business has 81 and about $800 in .
The founder needs about $1,400 per month to cover living costs. Net subscriber growth over the last four months was 2, 7, 8, and 11, so growth has been improving. Savings can cover about 12 more months, and the business may reach personal in 9 to 12 months if the current pace continues.
The biggest risk is that about 95% of revenue comes from one app on one platform. The practical decision is whether to keep pushing, take work or a job for cash, or trust that growth will compound from this small base.
Key points
- The business is about two years old and sells SaaS apps to merchants.
- It has 81 and about $800 in .
- The founder needs about $1,400 per month to cover living costs.
- Net subscriber growth improved over four months: +2, +7, +8, then +11.
- About 95% of revenue depends on one app and one platform.