AI Verdict
Confidence: HighMarket has potential but current execution shows fundamental flaws: $0.32 MRR indicates failed monetization, missing feature data suggests incomplete product, and Instagram dominates this space with zero cost to artists.
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Niklas Schaffelke
A web application connecting tattoo artists with people looking for tattoos. Payment is handled as a monthly subscription for tattoo artists. No other payments are involved.
Tattoo artist marketplace with $0.32 MRR, struggling to monetize subscription model.
None - no network effects yet, minimal data advantage, basic tech stack
- Independent tattoo artists seeking clients (pain point: inconsistent bookings)
- People seeking tattoos who want to discover artists
- No client payment processing
- Missing portfolio analytics for artists
- No appointment reminders/management
- Lack of style matching algorithms
- Focus on luxury/custom tattoos with higher fees
- Add tattoo aftercare product marketplace
- Create artist education/mentorship platform
- Build AI style matching from reference images
Low - tattoo discovery isn't inherently viral; requires heavy artist adoption first
- Chicken-and-egg marketplace problem
- Artists prefer Instagram (free)
- Regulatory issues (health/safety compliance)
- High artist churn if client flow insufficient
$15k-$25k for MVP (1-2 developers for 3 months)
- Artist profiles with portfolios
- Client search/filter by style/location
- Booking/calendar system
- Artist subscription management
- Review system
Skip: Advanced analytics, Mobile apps, AI style matching, Payment processing for tattoos