Banner Bear Hits $300k

Banner Bear is an API service for automatically generating images, eliminating the need for hiring designers for repetitive image creation tasks. Started in late 2019, it reached approximately $300k ARR within 2 years with essentially a one-person team.

Key Points:

• Core Product:

  • API that generates images based on templates and inputs
  • Allows companies to auto-generate images at scale
  • Creates consistent branded visuals without designer involvement

• Use Cases:

  • Event marketing materials
  • Blog post featured images
  • Social media content
  • Any scenario requiring mass image generation with consistent branding

• Business Model:

  • Subscription-based service
  • Run by single founder with minimal support staff
  • Open metrics showing revenue and growth publicly

• Market Opportunity:

  • Serves companies with blogs needing featured images
  • Helps social media teams requiring consistent visual content
  • Addresses widespread need across most modern businesses
  • Solves niche but common problem affecting many companies

• Operations:

  • Founded and operated from Bali
  • Part of digital nomad/indie hacker community
  • Transparent business metrics shared via "open page"