Deal Finder App Business

Deal Finder App Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 9th, 2024

Looking for an opportunity to bridge the gap between consumers and discounts? Consider launching a deal finder app business.

In simple terms, a deal finder app aggregates discounts, promotions, and special offers from various retailers into one convenient platform. Users can effortlessly browse deals, while businesses gain exposure and drive customer engagement.

Imagine creating an app that becomes the go-to destination for savvy shoppers hunting for the best bargains on everything from groceries to gadgets. A well-executed deal finder app has the potential to attract a loyal user base and build partnerships with retailers.

The real work lies in consistent deal hunting, maintaining retailer relationships, and ensuring the app is user-friendly. But with determination, you could become the essential app for budget-conscious consumers, making your business both relevant and rewarding.

In this list, you'll find real-world deal finder app business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a deal finder app business 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. Panda Wish ($90K/year)

Mohammed Khonizi came up with the idea for Panda Wish after struggling to book a massage while traveling in the Philippines. He saw the need for a platform that would make it easier for clients to request beauty and spa services, while also helping massage therapists earn a good income. After conducting market research and piloting the app in Naga City, it quickly gained traction and attracted hundreds of therapists and clients.

How much money it makes: $90K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 1

How We Created A $7.5K/Month On-Demand Beauty And Wellness Platform

Panda Wish, an on-demand beauty and wellness platform, built by Mohammed Khonizi, a Wayne State University MBA graduate, earned over $7.5k per month, following its successful pilot in the Philippines in 2019.

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