Real outcomes
Projects that got a second chance.
Each of these started as someone's abandoned weekend project. They found a buyer, a cofounder, or a new team who picked up where the last person stopped.
The full list
Every revival to date
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SoldAudiotease
Podcast to video converter with automated subtitles
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SoldenMedallo
A directory of all events in Medellin, Colombia
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SoldTestforTravel
International Covid-19 Testing location directory website
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SoldBespokeList
An international directory of Luxury Services & Experiences
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SoldSpicy Take
Enter any URL and our AI will analyze the content, extract the most compelling insights, and generate shareable posts for your social media.
Not every revival is shown here. When a handover comes with an NDA or a private purchase agreement, the listing stays off the public list.
How a revival happens
Four steps. No middlemen.
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List honestly
The founder writes a real note about why they're moving on. Burnout, new job, lost interest, moved on to a new prompt. Buyers respect that more than spin.
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Match directly
Buyers and cofounders email the founder straight from the listing. We don't sit in the middle. Nothing is brokered.
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Agree privately
Price and terms are between the two of you. We never take a cut. Most deals close in a couple of email threads and one short call.
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Hand it over
Repo access, domain, customer list, the founder note about what works. The project gets a real second chance with someone who has the time.
Patterns we've seen
What seems to work
Things that show up again and again across the listings that actually find a new home.
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Honest framing wins
The fastest revivals start with a candid note. "I lost interest" or "I have a kid now" closes deals quicker than spin about momentum that did not happen.
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Working deploys attract buyers
Listings with a live URL or a clickable demo get more inquiries. A buyer who can use the product can already picture what they'd be getting.
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AI builders finish AI builds
Most buyers right now are builders with their own AI workflow. They want a project they can open in Codex and ship in a weekend, not rebuild from scratch.
Newsletter
Hear about the next revival.
Short digests when fresh half built apps hit the marketplace and when listings find a new owner.
Got a project gathering dust? Or one to take over?
Most listings on Failedups close in the $300 to $5,000 range, with a founder who actually wants to see it ship.