Startup Directory directories
Databases of startups used by investors, journalists and other founders. Keep the profile complete; people do look.
Top picks 2
The Startup Directory directories we would submit to first.
Crunchbase is a company database investors and press use for research — keeps your funding, team, and product data current for brand SERPs and credibility.
DofollowFreeRECOMMENDEDKiller Startups is a company database — useful for credibility and brand SERPs, not launch-day traffic spikes. (paid submission tiers, DR 85 authority)
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The rest, ranked 6
Every other Startup Directory directory, in leaderboard order.
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Wellfound (AngelList)Best for search visibility & seo · wellfound.com | 87 | Dofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 4 | OwlerBest for search visibility & seo · owler.com | 73 | Nofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 5 | Makerlist.ioBest for search visibility & seo · makerlist.io | 31 | Dofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 6 | FounderbeatsBest for search visibility & seo · founderbeats.com | 26 | Dofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 7 | Inc.com Inc 5000Best for launch & referral traffic · inc.com | 91 | Nofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 8 | Hunt StartupBest for search visibility & seo · huntstartup.com | 16 | Nofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
FAQ
Quick answers about Startup Directory directories.
How many startup directory directories are there?
SEOmade tracks 8 startup directory directories. 4 give a dofollow link and 7 are free to list on. The average domain rating is 61.
Which startup directory directory has the highest domain rating?
Crunchbase has the highest domain rating in this category at DR 91. It is dofollow and free. Next is Inc.com Inc 5000 at DR 91.
Which startup directory directories should I submit to first?
Start with Crunchbase, Killer Startups, Wellfound (AngelList). They rank highest on the leaderboard because they combine a strong editorial tier and product fit with real domain rating — not just a high DR number.
Are startup directory directories free?
7 of the 8 are free; the other 1 charge for a listing or a faster review. Paying mostly buys speed or placement, not a stronger link.
Do startup directory directories give dofollow links?
4 of the 8 give a dofollow link that passes authority to your domain. The rest are nofollow, which still sends referral traffic and brand searches.