# Submit to Angellist

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/angellist
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/angellist.md
- **Directory:** Angellist (angel.co)
- **Submit URL:** https://angel.co
- **DR:** 87
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#50 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Very Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Company profile on angel.co with outbound website link; crawlable startup directory pages

## Quick verdict

Strong General Directory pick — #50 of 276, DR 87, free to submit. Worth it for startup credibility and DR 87 backlinks; skip if you need hiring-marketplace traffic — use Wellfound instead.

**Best for:** Startups building investor and press credibility with a public company profile · Founders wanting a crawlable DR 87 backlink from a recognized startup brand

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Profiles publish quickly after signup — often same day once basic fields are complete.
- **Review:** Light automated checks. Duplicate companies, impersonation, or empty shells may be flagged or merged.
- **Common rejections:** Fake companies, trademark violations, duplicate profiles for the same entity, or profiles with no verifiable product.
- **Reputation:** angel.co brand persists but hiring moved to Wellfound — do not expect talent traffic from Angellist alone.

## Pros

- DR 87 domain with Very Strong backlink on indexed company page
- Free listing with outbound website link — strong citation ROI
- High brand recognition in startup and investor circles
- Quick setup — no editorial queue for basic profiles

## Cons

- Referral traffic is modest — primarily a backlink and credibility play
- Talent and jobs audience moved to Wellfound — confusing dual-brand ecosystem
- Not a software buyer directory like G2 or Capterra
- Incomplete profiles send little traffic and look stale to investors

## What you need before you submit

- Company name, logo, and one-line description
- Website URL, location, and founding year
- Founder profiles linked to the company page
- Product tags and market description aligned with your pitch deck
- Company email domain for verification when prompted

**Gotchas:**

- Claim an existing auto-generated profile before creating a duplicate
- For hiring visibility, maintain a separate Wellfound profile — Angellist alone will not drive applicants
- Keep website URL canonical — angel.co profile often appears in branded search results

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Free Angellist account required. Create or claim a company profile via angel.co onboarding flow.
- **Categories:** Tag markets and product categories (SaaS, fintech, AI, etc.) — no rigid single-category picker.
- **Anchor text:** Company name as profile title; website field links to your submitted homepage URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated company page at angel.co/company/{slug} — indexed, crawlable startup profile.

## FAQ

### Is Angellist the same as Wellfound?

No — Angellist (angel.co) hosts company profiles and investor context. Wellfound (wellfound.com) is the talent and jobs platform formerly called AngelList Talent. Maintain both if you hire.

### Is Angellist free?

Yes — basic company profiles are free. Paid Angellist products exist for fundraising tools, but a standard listing does not require payment.

### Does Angellist drive startup traffic?

Expect modest referral traffic. Primary value is DR 87 backlink quality, investor credibility, and branded search presence — not launch-day spikes.

### Does Angellist give dofollow backlinks?

Company pages include crawlable website links on DR 87 angel.co. We rate backlink quality Very Strong — solid citation value for startup SEO stacks.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [General Directory directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=general-directory)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)