Founder stories
$100K ARRen 5 years
4 hitos
Acquired
Pre-acquisition revenue: $2.9M ARR
Five Elms $32.5M growth investment acquired controlling stake. Mid-8-figure transaction. Galperin retained minority stake.
After failed VC startup, bootstrapped gym software to $3M ARR and 8-figure exit
Founder
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Eran Galperin
Fundador en Solitario•Técnico•USA
Dedicación
Tiempo completoExperiencia
Con experienciaProducto
Gym and martial arts studio management software.
Tipo
SaaSIndustria
Salud y BienestarModelo
SuscripciónEstrategia de marketing
Cómo Eran consiguió clientes
Canal de crecimiento
SEO / Contenido
También usado
ComunidadesBoca a Boca
Tech Stack
Herramientas usadas para construir Gymdesk
PHPMySQLStripeAWS
La historia completa
After a failed VC-backed startup, I bootstrapped Gymdesk while working a day job. 4 years to $12K MRR, then accelerated to $3M ARR.
Learning from Failure
My previous startup raised money and failed. I learned that VC isn't always the answer.
Nights and Weekends
I built Gymdesk while working full-time. It took 4 years to reach $12K MRR - a slow but steady climb.
Vertical Niche
I chose gyms and martial arts studios specifically. Deep vertical knowledge wins over broad horizontal plays.
- $12K MRR: 4 years (while employed)
- $3M ARR: After going full-time
- Exit: 8 figures
- Team: 16 employees at exit
Conclusiones clave
1
Listen to customers' goals not just requests
2
Vertical niche expertise wins
3
Bootstrap after VC failure is valid
4
Slow build while employed works
Publicado originalmente enEran Galperin Blog
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Milestone Journey
Eran alcanzó 4 milestones en el camino hacia $100K ARR
Primer Cliente
2 months
March 2016
44% más rápido
vs promedio 4 months+10 months al próximo milestone
$1K MRR
$1,000
1 year
January 2017
Promedio: 11 months
+3 years al próximo milestone
$10K MRR
$12,000
4 years
January 2020
Promedio: 1 year
+1 year al próximo milestone
$100K ARR
$3,000,000
5 years
January 2021
Promedio: 3 years
5 years
Tiempo total del recorrido
4
Milestones alcanzados
El camino de Eran hacia $100K ARRPremium
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Frequently asked questions
Who acquired Gymdesk?
Gymdesk was acquired by Five Elms Capital for $32.5M on July 2024. Pre-acquisition revenue was $2.9M ARR. Five Elms $32.5M growth investment acquired controlling stake. Mid-8-figure transaction. Galperin retained minority stake.
How long did it take Gymdesk to reach $100k arr?
Eran Galperin took 5 years to reach $100k arr with Gymdesk.
Was Eran Galperin a solo founder?
Yes. Eran Galperin built Gymdesk as a solo founder.
What marketing channel did Gymdesk use to grow?
Gymdesk grew primarily through SEO / Contenido.
What industry is Gymdesk in?
Gymdesk operates in Salud y Bienestar.
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