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Where to get your startup featured.
46 publications, directories, podcasts, and awards that actually feature founders — each with its Domain Authority, cost, and a direct link to pitch. Filter to what fits, then go get covered.
Editor-written founder profiles. Pitch free, or commission a feature published in 14 days.
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- ForbesDA 94
Forbes Councils — invite/paid membership to contribute columns.
- Forbes 30 Under 30DA 94
Annual list — free to apply or be nominated.
- TechCrunchDA 93
Tip line for funding, launches, and breaking startup news.
On-stage launch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt.
- Business InsiderDA 92
Tip line for startup, tech, and founder-finance stories.
Show HN — brutal but high-signal traffic from builders.
- CrunchbaseDA 92
The canonical company + funding profile investors check.
- Product HuntDA 91
The launch platform — top of every founder PR playbook.
Annual community-voted awards for the year's best launches.
- r/startupsDA 91
Reddit — share milestones in the Share Your Startup threads.
- r/SaaSDA 91
Reddit — engaged SaaS founder + operator community.
- EntrepreneurDA 90
Contributor network plus an editorial tip line for founder stories.
- Inc.DA 90
Pitches and tips on growth-stage founders and company building.
Prestige design/innovation awards; paid entry.
- Inc. 5000DA 90
Fastest-growing private companies; free to apply, paid options.
- CapterraDA 89
Gartner-owned software directory; strong for SaaS discovery.
- G2DA 88
Software review marketplace with massive buyer intent.
- Webby AwardsDA 88
The internet's marquee awards; paid entry across categories.
- AlternativeToDA 85
Get listed as an alternative to incumbents — evergreen SEO.
Ranking of the fastest-growing tech companies; free to apply.
- HackerNoonDA 82
Open tech-writing platform — publish your own founder story.
- F6SDA 80
Founder network, accelerator listings, and deals.
- Indie HackersDA 78
Post your product + story to a community of bootstrappers.
Bootstrapped-founder stories; pitch via the IH community.
Jason Calacanis — founder interviews and startup news.
- Tech.euDA 73
European tech and funding coverage; open to founder tips.
- BetaListDA 72
Early-adopter audience for pre-launch and just-launched startups.
- My First MillionDA 72
Business ideas and founder guests; large engaged audience.
- FoundrDA 72
Interviews with founders of fast-growing companies.
- EU-StartupsDA 70
European startup news; free story tips plus paid sponsored features.
- Starter StoryDA 70
Detailed revenue-driven founder interviews and case studies.
Harry Stebbings — founders and investors, big reach.
- Stevie AwardsDA 70
Business awards with startup and tech categories; paid entry.
- Grit DailyDA 68
Startup and culture news for the "creator economy" generation.
- Startup StashDA 62
Curated directory of startup tools and resources.
- KillerStartupsDA 60
Long-running startup review and discovery site.
- SaaSHubDA 60
Software alternatives directory with a backlink to your site.
The default directory if your product has an AI angle.
- The PitchDA 60
Pitch your startup to real investors on-air; apply to appear.
- FailoryDA 58
Candid interviews on startup failures, pivots, and lessons.
- PeerlistDA 55
Professional network + Launchpad for indie products.
- The SaaS PodcastDA 55
SaaS Club — founder journeys; open guest applications.
- AllTopStartupsDA 52
Tips, tools, and stories for early-stage entrepreneurs.
- Launching NextDA 50
Daily-updated database of new and upcoming startups.
- UneedDA 45
Daily product discovery with a free submission queue.
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DA = approximate Domain Authority (0–100), hand-curated as of June 2026. Directional, not live.
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Questions founders ask
How do I get my startup featured in the press?
Start with the high-intent, low-friction options on this list — launch on Product Hunt, post a Show HN, get listed in directories like Crunchbase and G2 — then pitch publications and podcasts with a specific, newsworthy angle. The fastest editorial route is a founder feature: pitch Future Sharks free, or commission one published within 14 days.
Is it free to get featured?
Many of the best options are completely free — directories, Show HN, Reddit communities, and most tip lines cost nothing. "Freemium" means there's a free tier plus a paid boost, and "Paid" means a submission fee or membership. We label every entry so you can filter to just the free ones.
What is Domain Authority and why does it matter?
Domain Authority (DA) is a 0–100 score that estimates how strongly a site ranks in search. A feature or backlink from a high-DA site passes more SEO value and tends to drive more durable traffic. The DA figures here are approximate and directional — use them to prioritize, not as gospel.
How should I pitch?
Lead with a fresh angle and a real number — revenue, users, or a raise. Keep it to three sentences, make the news clear in the subject line, and link to proof. Editors pass on press releases; they say yes to specific, on-the-record stories.