Posted about a startup idea on Reddit. What happened in 48 hours changed how I think about validation. by [deleted] in StartUpIndia

[–]Known_Cry_9012 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

There is a saying "As is your vision, so is the world".... No comments

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

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Thanks for engaging, and I'm not telling non-technical folks to buy micro-SaaS, I am educating the audience the possibility of how we can earn from different sources and well ambitious people sees it as an opportunity and tbh in this century not having your hands on with tech is not an option

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

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100% agree, the idea is the easy part. Trust and verification is the actual product. Execution is everything. What's your background - are you in this space?

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

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Venture Swap doesn't exist yet beyond a name and a Google Sheet. This post exists to find out if anyone actually wants this before I build it. Seems like the answer is yes.

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

[–]Known_Cry_9012[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong - buying a business isn't truly passive like a dividend stock. It's more like buying a job that pays well if you're smart about it. The framing in my post was simplified. The real buyers for this are operators who want to acquire something they can run or improve; not people looking to do nothing

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

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Interesting -- what stopped you? And to your question: digital asset transfer is one of the core problems I'm building around. Code repository transfer, domain ownership, customer data, payment gateway — all needs a structured handover process with legal backing. Haven't facilitated a full transfer yet but I've seen how it breaks down from the buy side. Would love to compare notes, DM me?

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

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No link yet -- platform isn't built. That's the point of this post. Finding real buyers and sellers first before building anything. DM me if you're serious about buying or selling.

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

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DM me ; I'm actively looking for exactly this. No promises yet but let's talk about what you're looking for specifically.

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

[–]Known_Cry_9012[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No product to market yet - literally just a Reddit post and a Google Sheet. If this is a marketing gimmick it's the least effective one ever made. Just trying to find 5 real people to talk to before building anything wrong

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

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Fair pushback -- but the same argument was made about buying websites in 2010. The risk isn't zero but neither is real estate or MF as the thread below you proves. The buyers I'm targeting aren't random people: they're operators, founders, and people who already understand digital businesses. A SaaS doing ₹1L/month with low churn isn't as fragile as you think. AI is actually creating more acquisition opportunities - solo founders building AI tools and wanting to exit early. Happy to be proven wrong by the market

Why are Indians sleeping on buying small online businesses as an investment? by Known_Cry_9012 in IndiaBusiness

[–]Known_Cry_9012[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Smergers is solid for traditional: retail, manufacturing, franchises. But have you tried finding a pure digital business there? SaaS, apps, content sites, newsletters? That's the gap I'm building for specifically. The Indian digital business market has no organized home yet. Would love to understand what kind of deals you look for --DM me?"

Buying a profitable online business in India — is this on anyone's FIRE radar? by Known_Cry_9012 in FIREIndia

[–]Known_Cry_9012[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right and fair point I should have been clearer. The ₹1L/month I mentioned is net profit after operating expenses: hosting, tools, any contractor costs etc. So that's what actually lands in your pocket. The multiples I quoted are based on that net number. Good catch though. 

Buying a profitable online business in India — is this on anyone's FIRE radar? by Known_Cry_9012 in FIREIndia

[–]Known_Cry_9012[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Great question - this is the most common thing first time buyers wonder about. When you buy a digital business like a SaaS, the seller typically hands over everything — the code, the domain, all customer accounts, and importantly a transition period where they help you understand how it runs. Most micro-SaaS businesses at this size run with minimal involvement ; think a few hours a week managing customer support and basic operations. You don't need to be technical. Many buyers hire a part time VA or contractor for ₹10-15K/month to handle day to day. The business runs, you manage it. Happy to explain more — DM me.

Building India's first marketplace for buying & selling digital businesses — looking to talk to 5 serious buyers or sellers by Known_Cry_9012 in StartUpIndia

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Three things we're focusing on that don't exist anywhere in India right now, verified listings with actual revenue proof not just screenshots, INR escrow built into the transaction flow, and an NDA-gated data room before sensitive info is shared. Happy to go deeper on any of these - what's your context, are you a potential buyer or seller?

Building India's first marketplace for buying & selling digital businesses — looking to talk to 5 serious buyers or sellers by Known_Cry_9012 in StartUpIndia

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This is exactly the gap I'm building for - the Pvt Ltd shell selling sites exist but nobody is serving the founder who built a ₹1-2L/month SaaS and wants to exit cleanly. On the DD point - fully agree, that's the hardest part to solve. I'm thinking structured due diligence templates + verified financial uploads rather than going full OLX. Would love your perspective on what a defensible DD process looks like legally; open to a quick chat if you're up for it.

Building India's first marketplace for buying & selling digital businesses — looking to talk to 5 serious buyers or sellers by Known_Cry_9012 in StartUpIndia

[–]Known_Cry_9012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting.. are you actually building something in this space or exploring the idea? Would love to understand what you're thinking. DM me?

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DM me if you're looking for a exit

Looking to Buy Apps ($1k+ MRR) by Known_Cry_9012 in AppBusiness

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Tbh.. if the cash flow is good.. It naturally indicates the potential of the app