# Submit to EU-Startups

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/eu-startups
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/eu-startups.md
- **Directory:** EU-Startups (eu-startups.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://eu-startups.com
- **DR:** 78
- **Pricing:** Freemium
- **Category:** General Directory (#83 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — News articles and startup profiles on eu-startups.com with outbound links; European startup media and database

## Quick verdict

Strong General Directory pick — #83 of 276, DR 78, free tier with paid upgrade options. Worth it for European startups with news or profiles; skip if you lack an EU market angle.

**Best for:** European startups with funding, launch, or expansion news across EU markets · Founders seeking DR 78 backlinks via EU-Startups database and editorial coverage

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Startup profile submissions may publish within days. Editorial news pitches take days to weeks with no guarantee.
- **Review:** Editorial review for news value and EU relevance. Database listings checked for valid company data.
- **Common rejections:** Non-EU stories without global hook, pure advertorial, duplicate profiles, or incomplete submissions.
- **Reputation:** Freemium promoted posts exist — distinguish earned editorial from paid placement when reporting results.

## Pros

- DR 78 domain with Strong backlink on indexed pages
- High referral traffic from European investor and founder audience
- Freemium — free profile and pitch paths with optional paid promotion
- Strong regional brand across DACH, Nordics, and broader EU ecosystem

## Cons

- EU market angle required for best results — US-only launches underperform
- Editorial coverage competitive — database alone sends modest traffic
- Paid promotion tiers add budget decisions
- Not a software buyer directory like G2

## What you need before you submit

- Company name, logo, website URL, and EU headquarters or market focus
- Founder bios and concise pitch explaining European relevance
- Newsworthy hook if pursuing editorial — funding, launch, partnership
- High-res product images and press-ready quotes
- Clear differentiation from US-centric launch announcements

**Gotchas:**

- Lead with EU traction — customers, offices, grants, or regulatory context
- Free profile without news may only yield backlink value, not traffic spikes
- Check freemium vs paid promotion terms before expecting homepage feature

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Startup database signup via eu-startups.com. Editorial pitches emailed separately to news contact.
- **Categories:** Tags span fintech, SaaS, deeptech, climate, and regional verticals — must fit EU startup ecosystem.
- **Anchor text:** Editor or profile-controlled; typically company name linking to homepage.
- **Link placement:** Outbound links on eu-startups.com articles and startup profile pages — indexed, crawlable.

## FAQ

### Is EU-Startups free?

Basic startup database entries and editorial pitches are free. EU-Startups offers freemium and paid promoted posts for extra visibility — check current pricing.

### Do non-EU startups qualify?

Possible with EU customers, offices, or expansion news. Pure US-only stories without European angle rarely earn editorial coverage.

### How is EU-Startups different from TechCrunch?

EU-Startups focuses on European startup ecosystem coverage at eu-startups.com. TechCrunch is global US-centric tech media with higher editorial bar for general news.

### Does EU-Startups give dofollow backlinks?

Profiles and articles include crawlable links on DR 78 eu-startups.com. We rate backlink quality Strong — European citation plus regional referral traffic.

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- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
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