# Submit to Gust

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/gust
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/gust.md
- **Directory:** Gust (gust.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://gust.com
- **DR:** 75
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#94 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Startup profile on gust.com with outbound company link; crawlable fundraising directory pages

## Quick verdict

Fundraising General Directory platform — DR 75, free to submit. Worth it for startups actively raising; skip if you are post-raise with no investor discovery need.

**Best for:** Early-stage startups building an investor-ready company profile · Founders connecting with angel groups and accelerators on Gust’s network

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Profile creation is immediate; investor visibility grows as profile completeness and network connections improve.
- **Review:** Platform verification for legitimate startups. Incomplete profiles or non-startup businesses may have limited discoverability.
- **Common rejections:** Non-operating entities, duplicate profiles, or businesses outside startup/investment scope.
- **Reputation:** Fundraising platform — value depends on active investor browsing, not passive SEO directory traffic alone.

## Pros

- DR 75 gust.com with High referral traffic from investor and founder audience
- Strong backlink quality on indexed startup profile pages
- Free basic company profile for fundraising-stage startups
- Structured fields for pitch deck, team, and funding round details

## Cons

- Only valuable during active fundraising or accelerator applications
- Investor engagement requires complete profile and network participation
- Not a product launch or buyer-intent SaaS marketplace
- Crowded platform — generic profiles without traction get ignored

## What you need before you submit

- Company name, stage, sector, and concise elevator pitch
- Working website URL and product description
- Founder bios, team size, and HQ location
- Funding target, use of funds, and current round status
- Pitch deck upload and logo — incomplete profiles rank poorly

**Gotchas:**

- Investors skim decks and traction metrics — empty profiles waste the listing
- Keep fundraising status updated or profile appears stale to angels
- Gust is for startups seeking capital — not a general business citation directory

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Gust account required — create startup profile at gust.com with founder credentials.
- **Categories:** Sector tags (SaaS, fintech, health, etc.) affect investor search filters — pick accurately.
- **Anchor text:** Company name on profile; outbound link is your submitted website URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated startup profile on gust.com — crawlable fundraising directory entry.

## FAQ

### Is Gust free for startups?

Yes — basic startup profile creation is Free. Premium services or accelerator-specific features may have separate fees.

### Who should use Gust?

Startups actively fundraising or applying to angel networks and accelerators. Post-PMF companies with no capital needs should prioritize product directories instead.

### Does Gust send referral traffic?

Investor and partner referral traffic when your profile is complete and discoverable — not consumer product launch spikes.

### Is Gust the same as AngelList?

No — Gust is a separate fundraising platform focused on startup profiles and investor networks. Many founders maintain profiles on both during raise.

## 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)