TrustMRR
Verified startup revenue database built in 24 hours that hit $13.9K MRR in 48 hours
trustmrr.comAnnual Revenue
~$235K
MRR
$19.6K
Team
1 (solo founder)
Funding
Bootstrapped
Founder
Marc Lou
Founder & Solo Operator
Built TrustMRR in 24 hours using Cursor AI and his own ShipFast boilerplate, then hit $13.9K MRR within 48 hours of launch. Turned down $1.2M acquisition offer to pursue long-term marketplace vision.
What TrustMRR Does
TrustMRR is a transparency platform solving the problem of fake revenue screenshots on Twitter/X. Founders connect read-only Stripe API keys to verify their real MRR, getting a tamper-proof public revenue page, DR 51 dofollow backlink, and leaderboard ranking. The platform tracks $1.2B+ in verified startup revenues across 100+ companies. Evolved into a startup acquisition marketplace in December 2025 where entrepreneurs buy and sell verified-revenue businesses. Revenue comes from 20 advertising spots at $1,499/month each displayed across all pages in a Times Square-style rotation.
Revenue Highlights
- Built in 24 hours, hit $13.9K MRR in 48 hours — one of the fastest SaaS launches ever
- Product Hunt triple crown: Launch of the Day, Week, and Month (669 upvotes)
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