# 5 Startups That Grew Through Build in public: Revenue & Founders
> Sharing the build openly to accumulate an audience. 5 profitable startups that grew through Build in public, each with source-backed revenue, founder and business-model data.
Canonical: https://ponicorn.com/growth-channels/build-in-public
Startups: 5
## Startups
- [10x.app](https://ponicorn.com/startups/10x-app.md): Open-source builder that turns a prompt into a mobile app. · $10k MRR (Unverified, Apr 2026)
- [BoltAI](https://ponicorn.com/startups/boltai.md): Native macOS client for every AI model you use. · $5k MRR (Unverified, Sept 2024)
- [Alchie](https://ponicorn.com/startups/alchie.md): Turn a rough thought into a LinkedIn post worth publishing. · $7.7k MRR (✓ Verified, Aug 2026)
- [HabitKit](https://ponicorn.com/startups/habitkit.md): Habit tracker that keeps your streaks on the phone, not on a server. · $31.3k MRR (✓ Verified, Aug 2026)
- [Shipper](https://ponicorn.com/startups/shipper.md): Agent that builds web apps, mobile apps and browser extensions. · $25.6k MRR (Unverified, May 2026)
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Labels: ✓ Verified = the founder stands behind this profile (claimed or self-submitted), Ponicorn read the figure from a connected payment account, or a third party read it from a public dashboard; Unverified = said in public, estimated or inferred. Every figure carries its date and source.