Handwrytten · robot-written handwritten notes
Stay bootstrapped and US-only instead of raising money to expand
Profitable (~$350K in 2025) but growth hampered; revenue dipped
Mixedfinancingmarket-selection
What they did
Never raised outside rounds; founder owns 100%. Declined to expand into Europe to avoid distraction given US opportunity; considering fulfilling UK demand from the US (e.g. via acquiring a UK player) instead.
What happened
Profitable (~$350K in 2025) and 100% owned, but founder says growth has been hampered; revenue dipped 2024->2025
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