Is BambooVPN profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, BambooVPN generates roughly $9.1K in monthly net profit — about $109.5K annualized. That works out to a 13.7% return on the $800K asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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BambooVPN
AppFounded SEP 2025
BambooVPN is a fast, no-logs VPN app with global servers. Stream, game and browse securely with one tap. Trusted by over 500000 users worldwide.
The 30-second read
- Asking $800K for a mobile app throwing off roughly $109.5K in profit per year — full payback in about 7.3 years if today's numbers hold.
- Runs at $13K MRR with a 70% margin — meaning most of the top-line drops through as owner earnings once hosting and tools are paid.
- Priced at 4.5× revenue multiple — on the pricier side for this size.
Asking Price
$800,000
Money back / yr
13.7%
~$109.5K/yr profit
Payback
87.7 mo
Multiple
4.5x revenue
MRR
$13,035
Net MRR
$9,125
Last 30d Revenue
$14,932
All-Time Revenue
$142,008
Active Subs
1,563
Margin
70%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $800K · reported profit ~$109.5K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 13.7% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 7.3 years.
Numbers assume the current monthly profit holds steady. Real returns depend on growth, churn, and how well you operate the business after buying.
Your take-home
Tune these to your situation — we'll compute what you'd actually clear each month.
Monthly take-home
$6,843
Break-even
117 mo
3-yr take-home
$246,362
Cash-on-cash / yr
10.3%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $6,843/mo and break even in month 117.
Deal shape
This is a under $1M larger deal in the mobile app category with a slower payback (7.3 years) — the case here is growth, not immediate ROI and healthy margins (70%).
How the numbers compare
Median across 5 other app listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | BambooVPN | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 4.5× | 3.4× | Priced higher |
| Margin | 70% | 71% | In line |
| Payback (months) | 87.7 | 75.7 | Priced higher |
What to check before buying BambooVPN
- WatchStill early — check retentionAbout 1 year of trading. Ask specifically for month-N cohort retention before assuming MRR is sticky.
- CheckVerify Stripe / payment providerEvery dollar of claimed revenue should be visible in the connected payment dashboard on a screen-share. Don't rely on screenshots alone.
Frequently asked about BambooVPN
What's the payback period on BambooVPN at $800K?
About 7.3 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $9.1K holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does BambooVPN compare to other mobile app deals under $1M?
BambooVPN is priced at 4.5× revenue, which is above the median (3.4×) for the under $1M bracket based on 5 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy BambooVPN?
The full mobile app — code, domain, customer accounts, and the connected payment processor's subscription list. Startup Index doesn't hold escrow; you complete the transfer directly with the seller through TrustMRR or your own agreement. Verify assets and access before wiring funds.
About these metrics
Financial data is sourced from TrustMRR and verified against connected payment providers (Stripe, Paddle, RevenueCat). ROI and payback are computed by Startup Index's proprietary scoring model to help you compare opportunities at a glance.
Confidence: high
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