BuyingUpdated February 2026·11 min read

Micro-SaaS acquisition guide

A step-by-step guide to acquiring your first micro-SaaS: sourcing, valuing, financing, and taking over ops in the first 90 days.

Primary keyword

micro-SaaS acquisition

Search intent

First-time acquirer targeting a $5k–$30k MRR product.

TL;DR

Aim for $8k–$20k MRR on your first deal — big enough to matter, small enough to survive a mistake.
10–20% seller financing over 12 months is standard and de-risks both sides.
Budget 15h/week for the first 90 days, even for a 'passive' product.

What to look for

Boring niche with real repeat usage. <5% monthly churn. Stripe verified >18 months. Single-founder built, well-documented codebase, standard stack (Rails/Next/Django). Under 10 hours/week to run.

The first 90 days

Days 0–14: transition support, shadow every workflow, don't change anything. Days 15–45: fix the top 3 support tickets, ship one small feature, email every customer to introduce yourself. Days 46–90: raise price on new customers, invest in one growth channel.

FAQs

Can I run a micro-SaaS alongside a full-time job?

Yes, for products under 10h/week. Beyond that you'll drop balls. Hire a part-time VA before the numbers start slipping.

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