Startup Fame
Trending Startups Directory
Startup Fame is a curated startup directory where you can submit your startup for a profile page and a do-follow backlink.
Listing signals
Domain rating
83
Domain rating is Ahrefs' measure of domain quality according to links.
Popularity
High
Page views, clicks to the site and upvotes in the last 30 days, ranked against every live listing.
What is Startup Fame?
Startup Fame is a curated directory of outstanding startups and products that helps makers get discovered by founders and audiences searching for new launches.
Daily discovery for founders and builders
Startup Fame focuses on featuring modern companies, micro-startups, and side projects that are gaining attention. Browse categories like Artificial Intelligence, Developer Tools, Marketing, Finance, SEO, Launch Platforms, and more, and find newly added startups from recent daily updates.
Profile pages plus do-follow SEO value
When your startup is listed, Startup Fame provides a profile page you can share via a single link (a startupfa.me/profile link is available). Listings include a do-follow backlink that can be crawled by search engines and may pass ranking signals while your startup remains listed—helping preserve link value compared to “unlimited cheap listings.”
Startup Fame maintains DR 80+ (Ahrefs Domain Rating), which indicates strong backlink authority for the links created from listings.
Verified option with a homepage badge
To earn visibility without paying for a plan, you can use the Verified route. Verified is free when you add a Startup Fame badge to your homepage and pass review. If you want instant publish and premium placement without using the badge, paid plans are available.
- DR 80+ (Ahrefs Domain Rating)
- Do-follow listing backlinks while your startup remains listed
- Share all your startups via a single profile link
- Verified is free with a homepage badge + review
Review timing
Quality checks apply to verified submissions. Review can take several business days.
Pricing and placements for faster publishing
If you prefer no badge and instant listing, upgrade to:
- Highlight: $19/month
- Spotlight: $149/month
These paid plans support instant publish and premium placement.
Startup Fame FAQ
How do I get featured on Startup Fame?
Create a free account, add your startup by entering your website URL (AI fills in details), then choose Verified (free with a homepage badge) or a paid plan for instant publish and premium placement.
Is Startup Fame free?
Yes for Verified listings. Verified is free when you add a Startup Fame badge to your homepage and pass review. For instant publish without the badge, plans are Highlight ($19/month) and Spotlight ($149/month).
How do I submit my startup to Startup Fame?
Create a free account, submit your startup in seconds by entering your website URL, and let AI fill in the details. Then select Verified (badge + review) or a paid plan for instant publish and premium placement.
What kinds of startups can be submitted to Startup Fame?
Startup Fame accepts modern companies, micro-startups, and side projects. Verified startups go through quality checks before being featured.
What does “do-follow” mean for Startup Fame listings?
A do-follow link can be crawled by search engines and may pass ranking signals. Startup Fame listing links are do-follow while your startup remains listed.
What does Startup Fame’s DR 80+ mean?
Domain Rating (DR) measures a site’s backlink authority. Startup Fame maintains DR 80+, which reflects strong backlink authority for the do-follow links created by listings.
What are some alternatives to Startup Fame?
Similar listings to compare with Startup Fame:
- BetaList.com: Early-stage startup discovery and beta access listings.
- StartupBase.io: Curated product launches directory for daily new releases and maker submissions.
- IndieTool.io: Indie hacker directory focused on permanent do-follow backlinks.
- LaunchingNext.com: Tech startup and side project launch directory with public submission.