How a Solo Dev Built a SaaS Using Micro-Acquisitions

Episode notes

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 growth in MRR within a year. They also cover common pitfalls like overpaying for a project with technical debt or a disengaged user base. The key takeaway: micro-acquisitions can be a faster path to revenue than building from scratch, but due diligence on code quality and user activity is critical.