How a side-project with $350 MRR sold for $6,500 in 10 days

How we helped a micro‑SaaS with $350 MRR exit for $6,500 in 10 days

1. Hook

How a side project with $350 MRR sold for $6,500 in just 10 days

A solopreneur built a tiny SaaS that converts CSV exports into elegant dashboards. It hit about $350 in monthly recurring revenue and attracted ~50 paying customers, but between a full‑time job and family, he had no bandwidth to keep it alive. Rather than let it stagnate, he listed it on Fusellit, and less than two weeks later, he walked away with $6,500.

2. The Asset

What was sold

• Tech Stack: Next.js front‑end with a Go microservice that generates charts, Supabase for authentication/storage, Stripe for payments, and a lightweight React component library for the UI.
• Metrics: $350 MRR; ~50 active subscribers; ~5 % monthly churn; ~1,200 uniques/month from organic SEO; lifetime revenue ~$9k.
• Why it was valuable: The codebase was clean and documented, the API keys and environment variables were organized, and there was a simple onboarding flow. It solved a niche pain (turning spreadsheets into dashboards without complex BI tools). Because it relied on a few low‑cost services (Supabase and Vercel), margins were ~70 %.

The founder tracked monthly revenue and churn, which made the asset easy to evaluate.

3. The Process

How Fusellit facilitated the deal

1. Vetting: We reviewed Stripe and Supabase metrics to verify the $350 MRR and looked at cohort retention to ensure churn was reasonable. We also did a light code review to check that libraries and licenses were in good standing and that the README covered setup and deployment.
2. Finding the buyer: Because micro‑SaaS products with clear revenue often attract indie investors, we shared the listing with our network. Within 24 hours, three potential buyers requested access to the P&L dashboard. By the 5th day, we had a strong offer.
3. Management: Fusellit’s transaction manager drafted an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA), set up an escrow transfer, and coordinated hand‑over of the codebase, domain, Stripe account, and Supabase project. The buyer released funds after confirming everything worked locally and in production. Total time from listing to close: 10 days.

4. The Challenges

No exit goes perfectly:

• Buyer concerns about churn: At 5 %, churn was higher than some SaaS norms. We supplied cohort charts showing that most cancellations were due to failed payments rather than dissatisfaction. This helped preserve the valuation.
• Domain transfer speed: The domain was registered with a registrar that required a 5‑day security wait for transfers. Our manager stayed on call with both parties to navigate the delay and keep trust high.

5. Lessons Learned

• Document everything early: Products with a clean repo, README, and onboarding docs attract more offers and close faster. Buyers don’t want to reverse‑engineer your code.
• Track metrics: Keep Stripe, Supabase, GA, or Plausible analytics tidy. Your future buyer will ask for retention cohorts and revenue proofs.
• Plan distribution: Partnerships or built‑in communities (like a Slack group or newsletter) add value, but you need written agreements so those relationships can transfer.
• Don’t go it alone: Escrow, contract terms, and asset transfers can be tricky. Having an experienced intermediary ensures the deal actually closes.

6. Call to Action

Have you built something useful but don’t have the time or energy to grow it? Don’t just shut it down. List your project on Fusellit and let it find a new home. If you’ve exited a product before, what was the biggest challenge you faced?

🔥 UPDATE: By popular demand, we’ve just launched the Fusellit Scout Program! You can now earn a 20% commission by referring sellers or buyers to our platform. Help your friends exit and get paid for it. Check out the details here: https://fusellit.com/scout