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Tell me I’m not being stupid, i am thinking of buying a small SaaS instead of building one
r/SaaS
5/30/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where's The Food App | https://wheresthefoodapp.com | Location-based food discovery | Tracks food truck locations, real-time updates |
| SocialLead.Network | http://sociallead.network | Social media lead generation | Automates lead capture from social platforms |
| Microns | - | SaaS acquisition platform | Facilitates buying/selling small SaaS businesses |
| Acquire | - | SaaS marketplace | Platform for buying/selling SaaS businesses |
| Podzay | - | SaaS product | Has 200 users, looking to grow further |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty starting from scratch with new SaaS
- Technical challenges in building and launching SaaS
- Time and resource constraints in product development
- Uncertainty about product-market fit
Problems to Solve:
- Finding a proven SaaS product with existing traction
- Identifying under-optimized marketing opportunities
- Validating product ideas before significant investment
- Scaling a business without starting from zero
Potential Solutions:
- Acquiring existing SaaS businesses with proven revenue
- Partnering with founders to maintain product development
- Focusing on growth and marketing for acquired products
- Conducting thorough due diligence before acquisition
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Acquiring small SaaS businesses with existing user bases
- Optimizing marketing for under-served products
- Partnering with founders to maintain product development
- Focusing on growth and scaling rather than product development
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging existing user bases for growth
- Targeting products with solid user bases but under-optimized marketing
- Using DMs and direct outreach for acquisition opportunities
Monetization & Product:
- Prioritizing user base over product innovation
- Focusing on profitability, CLTV, churn rate, and CAC metrics
- Building products in domains where the buyer has expertise
User Engagement:
- Maintaining founder involvement in product development
- Building partnerships for shared growth
- Leveraging existing user communities for growth