B2 B Saa S Marketplace

B2 B Saa S Marketplace Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: September 6th, 2024

B2B SaaS marketplace

Imagine being the go-to platform where businesses find and trade software solutions seamlessly. A B2B SaaS marketplace makes this vision a reality. In simple terms, this is an online environment where vendors list their software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, and businesses hunt for the tools they need.

Developing a B2B SaaS marketplace involves building a user-friendly platform, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring smooth transactions. The opportunities for recurring revenue are substantial, as businesses increasingly rely on software for operations.

You'll be solving real problems for other businesses by providing a space where they can discover and access the best software solutions. Building this marketplace means immersing yourself in the tech landscape and continually innovating to stand out in a competitive market. It’s a venture that promises not just financial rewards but the satisfaction of fostering business growth through technology.

In this list, you'll find real-world B2B SaaS marketplace success stories and very profitable examples of starting a B2B SaaS marketplace that makes money.

1. Cogneve, INC. ($180K/year)

Alexandru Stan, a serial entrepreneur and tech investor, came up with the idea for Tekpon.com after realizing that many people buy software but never use it, creating a $30 billion/year problem in the US. With his experience in the industry and previous successful exits, he saw an opportunity to help people and companies choose the right software for their business. Since its launch, Tekpon.com has attracted thousands of customers and is working towards becoming one of the main marketplaces for software.

How much money it makes: $180K/year
How much did it cost to start: $425K
How many people on the team: 8

I Created $48K/Year Software Marketplace From My Garage

Tekpon, a software marketplace launched by Alexandru Stan, is helping individuals and companies combat a yearly $30bn issue of buying and never using software, generating $4,000/month, and has secured investment from private angels and two VCs with hopes of becoming a unicorn within the next three years, all while holding one of the largest Facebook groups for founders: Entrepreneurs and Startups, with over 65,000+ active members in the last 60 days.

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2. Fueler ($4.2K/year)

While hustling as a freelancer and juggling multiple client requests, Riten Debnath saw the inefficiency of managing customized portfolios. Realizing others faced the same challenge, he launched Fueler—a seamless, user-friendly platform that has since attracted over 7,000 members and paid out $12,000+ to freelancers.

How much money it makes: $4.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $3K
How many people on the team: 4

How We Are Building Github For Generalists [7,500+ Members]

Fueler is an online portfolio platform for knowledge workers that has grown to 7000+ members worldwide, paid out over $12,000 to verified members, and gained most of its traffic through Twitter, offering a simple and easy-to-use platform to showcase proof of work, enabling skilled individuals to land better opportunities without credentials and certificates.

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