Submission Guidelines
Learn how to create a compelling startup submission that gets noticed by investors, customers, and the StartupHunt community.
Quick Start Guide
Ready to submit? Make sure your startup meets our basic criteria: innovative solution, clear value proposition, and active development stage.
Eligibility Criteria
What We Accept
- • Innovative technology or business models
- • Early-stage to growth-stage startups
- • B2B, B2C, and B2B2C solutions
- • SaaS, hardware, and service-based companies
- • Bootstrapped and venture-funded startups
- • Global startups (all countries welcome)
What We Don't Accept
- • Ideas without working prototypes
- • Illegal or unethical businesses
- • Pyramid schemes or MLM programs
- • Adult content or gambling platforms
- • Cryptocurrency exchanges (case-by-case)
- • Direct competitors to StartupHunt
Submission Process
Submit Your Information
Fill out our simple submission form with your email and a brief description of your startup. Include your website URL if available and any relevant links (pitch deck, demo video, etc.).
Editorial Review
Our team reviews every submission within 5-7 business days. We evaluate innovation, market potential, team strength, and overall fit for our community.
Get Featured
If approved, your startup gets featured on our homepage and relevant category pages. You'll receive an email confirmation with your feature date and any follow-up questions.
Best Practices for Success
Content Guidelines
- • Be clear and concise in your description
- • Highlight your unique value proposition
- • Mention any notable achievements or traction
- • Include relevant keywords for discoverability
- • Provide working website or demo links
Timing Tips
- • Submit early in your fundraising cycle
- • Align with product launches or milestones
- • Coordinate with PR and marketing efforts
- • Consider seasonal relevance for your industry
- • Have team available for follow-up questions
Example Submissions
Great Example:
"AI-powered customer service platform that reduces response time by 70%. We've processed 1M+ tickets for 50+ companies including TechCorp and StartupInc. Currently raising Series A to expand our enterprise features."
Needs Improvement:
"Revolutionary app that will change everything. We're going to be the next unicorn. Stealth mode but trust us, it's amazing. Looking for investors."
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the review process take?
We review all submissions within 5-7 business days. High-volume periods may extend this slightly.
Can I resubmit if rejected?
Yes, you can resubmit after 30 days, especially if you've made significant progress or pivoted.
Is there a cost to submit?
No, submissions are completely free. We believe great startups should be accessible to everyone.
Can I update my submission after approval?
Yes, contact us with updates and we'll refresh your listing with new information.
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