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The indie startup directory · est. 2026

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ProofStories is a directory of 491 indie startups with $738K verified MRR and an editorial team that tells you which ones are worth your attention.

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Smarter scheduling for chiropractors
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Own your audience. Launch your streaming app.
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affirmup
Daily Insight, Without the Therapy Room
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A great tool that turns audio and video into text and summaries
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Realtime Keyword Monitoring for Reddit

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Social Media Automation · 437 reads

Bundle Social

Discover how Bundle Social, a white-label social media API built by two founders in 2023, grew to five-figure MRR and 250K connected accounts through word of mouth, Reddit, cold email, and trust-driven onboarding.

$50kMRR2025-10-15
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SaaS$500 MRR
Bearconnect
How Mona built Bearconnect, an AI-powered LinkedIn automation tool, from personal pain to growth using waitlists, outreach, and community.
2025-09-24 · 462 reads
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SaaS$100 MRR
Tierly
How Tierly Validated a Pricing Intelligence Tool with 100 Waitlist Signups in 48 Hours
2026-02-26 · 917 reads
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Physical Goods$10k MRR
Fetus
How Last 20 helps AI-assisted makers finish the final 20% of projects with a simple marketplace, fast Reddit validation, and a two-week MVP launch.
2025-08-27 · 157 reads
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SaaS$20k MRR
YRSO
How YRCO turned ISO consulting into a SaaS product by using real LinkedIn conversations, not automation, to grow a bootstrapped business.
2025-10-27 · 917 reads