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Michael Lynch, ex-Google engineer, started TinyPilot as a side project in mid-2020 after struggling to manage his home servers remotely. He published build instructions and sold pre-assembled kits, growing to 7 employees and $1M+ annual revenue. In early 2024 he decided to sell. His first broker (FE International) rejected the listing; a second broker found an individual buyer named Scott. After 3 months of due diligence, TinyPilot sold for $598,000. Lynch netted $490,803 after broker fees and legal costs.
TinyPilot sold at a 2.4× profit multiple, right around the 2.8× median across 52 documented exits in our database. A median-range multiple is the market's default for a steady business with no major risk flags or standout premium drivers.
From founding to sale took 3.8 years, with the deal closing via Business broker. Time to exit is a useful signal of how built-to-sell a business was, faster, cleaner processes usually mean better-documented operations and fewer diligence surprises.
See how this compares across the market on our market stats page, or browse more Developer Tools exits.
Broker choice matters, the first rejected the listing. Competing bidders create leverage. Due diligence weakens your position over time; close fast once offers arrive. Streamlining operations before listing (outsourcing manufacturing) raised profitability and attracted stronger bids.
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