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$3K MRR tools, $10K/month Accounting Tool, and $7.3B Restaurant Tech Story exits
Chris Bulen & Daniel Ebohon
February 03, 2026
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Today: 6 successful startups across 6 different categories.
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Startups FYI Spotlight
📈 AI Opportunity Discovery Assistant
Every morning at 6am, this AI delivers three validated business opportunities with real demand signals and revenue estimates based on what people are actively requesting. (Pre-revenue)
🔮 AI Personal Insight & Prediction Assistant (Chinese language)
If you input your nickname, date of birth, country and city, this simple-to-use tool can give some really accurate information about your and your future. (Pre-revenue)
🛡️ Autonomous AI Marketplace
A hybrid AI-powered marketplace that enables companies to purchase assets, hire vetted specialists, and manage project delivery within a single platform. (Pre-revenue)
💬 AI Companion & Virtual Personality Platform
Here is an AI-driven companion platform designed for natural conversations, emotional connection, and immersive virtual personalities. (Generating $500 MRR)
🎨 AI Illustration Generator
This is an AI-powered tool that converts ideas and concepts into high-quality, professional illustrations and visual assets. (Generating $3,000 MRR)
📊 AI Accounting Automation Platform
A purpose-built AI solution for accountants that automates accounting workflows using systems tested on real client data. (Generating $3,000–$10,000 MRR)
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Startups FYI Roundup
🍔 From Paper Menus to a $7.3 Billion Exit
Matt Maloney was a hungry developer who turned his frustration into a billion-dollar company, one pivot and an unexpected merger later, his tool changed food ordering forever.
🏛️ From PhD to $100M+ in Deal Volume
Einar Vollset began as a computer science academic, built and exited multiple startups, then found his way into M&A. Today, his firm closes over $100M in deals.
📱 Rebuilding to $60k/Month After Being Shut Down
Viktor Seraleev started over three times and the third time took a toll. But now, his portfolio of apps is thriving once again with an MRR of $60k.
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