Marketplace for student creators to sell niche study packs directly to peers.
Student creators can't build a viable business because algorithms bury their educational content and affiliate marketing fails for niche student audiences.
StudyHive creates a targeted marketplace where student creators upload and sell bundled study notes, cheat sheets, and guides for specific courses. Buyers discover content via student-curated categories, bypassing social algorithms. Creators earn instantly via direct payments, building sustainable income without affiliates.
Student content creators producing niche educational content for fellow students
Exclusive student-only marketplace with peer-verified content and built-in virality through referral discounts.
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Upload, price, and manage study packs with previews.
Filter packs by university, course code, and niche topics.
One-click buy with Stripe, digital delivery on payment.
Earn credits for referring buyers or sellers.
Track sales, views, and earnings trends.
Group multiple resources into discounted bundles.
Buyer ratings and feedback for packs.
Alerts for sales and new matching packs.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| university | text | No |
| is_creator | bool | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| price | int | No |
| file_url | text | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| views | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| pack_id | uuid | No |
| purchased_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/packsList packs with filters
/api/packsCreate new pack
/api/purchasesProcess purchase
/api/dashboardFetch user analytics
10% platform fee, no referrals
5% platform fee
2% platform fee
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 200 | 2% | $140 | $1,680 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 4% | $1,680 | $20,160 |
Sell directly to students who need your niche expertise—no algorithms burying your content.
Post in university subreddits like r/[YourUni] and Discord study groups offering free Pro trials for feedback. DM top student creators on TikTok/IG with niche content. Run $50 Reddit ads targeting student keywords.
Easy digital sales
No student targeting
Niche student discovery
Study notes focus
High fees, generic
Lower fees, peer network
Network effects from student referrals and verified university matching.
Rise in student side hustles amid economic pressures and AI study tools creating demand for human-verified niche content.
Low initial adoption
Seed with free tier and uni partnerships
Copyright issues on notes
Require originality affidavits
Success: 10+ express interest
Success: 100 signups
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