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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 16 MIN

Bootstrapped, Built, Sold: Luka’s Micro-SaaS Exit

from Startup Acquisition Stories · host Acquire.com

If Luka Pecavar could give three pieces of advice to founders building and selling micro-SaaS products, he’d say:Build simple tools that solve a specific problemListen to user feedback early and oftenEven small apps can attract serious buyersLuka built a simple but powerful image comparison app called Before and After for the Wix App Market. What started as a weekend side project quickly evolved into a revenue-generating micro-SaaS with thousands of installs. No venture capital, no large team, just clean code and real user traction.When the time came to sell, Luka listed the app on Acquire.com and closed a seamless deal with a buyer who valued the app’s clean architecture and consistent performance.Now he’s using the experience as a springboard into new projects and sharing exactly how he did it.In this episode of the Acquire Podcast with Andrew Gazdecki, Luka Pecavar breaks down:How he launched a profitable micro-SaaS inside the Wix ecosystemWhy app marketplaces like Wix and Shopify are untapped opportunities for indie hackersWhat to expect during a micro-acquisition, from listing to negotiationKey lessons from bootstrapping, scaling, and exiting a niche SaaS productIf you’re building, scaling, or thinking about selling a micro-SaaS, this episode is a must-listen.Follow Luka’s next steps:LinkedIn

If Luka Pecavar could give three pieces of advice to founders building and selling micro-SaaS products, he’d say:Build simple tools that solve a specific problemListen to user feedback early and oftenEven small apps can attract serious buyersLuka built a simple but powerful image comparison app called Before and After for the Wix App Market. What started as a weekend side project quickly evolved into a revenue-generating micro-SaaS with thousands of installs. No venture capital, no large team, just clean code and real user traction.When the time came to sell, Luka listed the app on Acquire.com and closed a seamless deal with a buyer who valued the app’s clean architecture and consistent performance.Now he’s using the experience as a springboard into new projects and sharing exactly how he did it.In this episode of the Acquire Podcast with Andrew Gazdecki, Luka Pecavar breaks down:How he launched a profitable micro-SaaS inside the Wix ecosystemWhy app marketplaces like Wix and Shopify are untapped opportunities for indie hackersWhat to expect during a micro-acquisition, from listing to negotiationKey lessons from bootstrapping, scaling, and exiting a niche SaaS productIf you’re building, scaling, or thinking about selling a micro-SaaS, this episode is a must-listen.Follow Luka’s next steps:LinkedIn

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