Robin Vale

Lisbon, Portugal

I make small, useful software and the odd piece of hardware. Bootstrapped, profitable, and building in public since 2019.

Currently: Tidepool, analytics for independent newsletters.

Projects
6
Live or building
4
Monthly revenue
$6.8k
Shipping since
2019

Build log

  1. Now
  2. 2024

  3. Active

    Screenshot of TidepoolTidepooltidepool.examplePrivacy-first analytics for independent newsletters.Open rates, growth and churn without tracking pixels. Started as a weekend script for my own list; now 1,400 writers use it to see which issues actually land.#saas#analytics#privacy$4.3k/mo
  4. 2022

  5. Active

    Screenshot of LoomkitLoomkitloomkit.exampleModular synth kits you solder yourself. Shipped worldwide.Eight Eurorack modules, open schematics and a build guide for every one. Each kit is packed by hand in my workshop.#hardware#audio#open source$1.9k last 30d
  6. 2021

  7. Active

    Quietmarkquietmark.exampleA calm Markdown editor that gets out of your way.#desktop#writing$640/mo

  8. Building

    Fieldnotes Atlasatlas.exampleTurn your hiking notes and photos into a living map.#maps#open source
  9. 2019

  10. Acquired

    Pocket Ledgerledger.exampleEnvelope budgeting for freelancers. Acquired in 2024.#fintech#mobile

  11. On hold

    Glyphs Radioglyphs.exampleA lo-fi radio for type designers. Paused while Tidepool grows.#audio#fun

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