The story of a VPN app represents a tale of determination and resilience as one individual embarked on a solo journey to create a fast, secure, and widely accessible VPN service. The endeavor commenced in early 2023 with the launch of an app that rapidly gained traction, securing over 50,000 installs and 3,000 active users. Despite early successes, the sole creator faced significant hurdles, including the abrupt departure of a partner, resulting in overwhelming financial responsibilities. To persevere, the creator resorted to a high-interest loan, navigating personal and professional challenges to keep the business afloat.
The app matured into a recognized brand over two and a half years, offering a robust user base, a dual monetization strategy of subscriptions and advertisements, and becoming a verified VPN provider. Registered as a legitimate company in the UK, the venture exemplifies both resilience and the quest for self-actualization.
Now, the founder seeks to sell the business—not for profit, but for peace—acknowledging the exhaustive toll of managing the enterprise alone. The sale includes two apps, Stag VPN and the premium Stag VPN PRO, along with complete brand identity, source code, infrastructure, and ownership transfer options. Priced at $35,000 (negotiable), the sale is envisioned as an opportunity for a new custodian to advance the app’s promising future and carry forward a legacy underpinned by struggle and hope.
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Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
Connect with a US-based lawyer or purchase asset-specific template legal documents via Flippa Legal.
2. Conduct Due Diligence.
You can conduct this yourself or use our trusted network of industry-leading due diligence partners. They can provide in-depth analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Learn More