# Submit to StartupBase

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/startupbase
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/startupbase.md
- **Directory:** StartupBase (startupbase.io)
- **Submit URL:** https://startupbase.io
- **DR:** 64
- **Pricing:** Freemium
- **Category:** Startup Directory (#8 of 15 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Medium
- **Backlink quality:** Medium
- **Link type:** Mixed — Startup profile pages on startupbase.io with outbound links; premium tiers may affect placement and attributes

## Quick verdict

Startup directory with decks — DR 64, free tier with paid upgrade options. Worth it if you want investor-facing presence; skip if you only need a quick free dofollow without profile setup.

**Best for:** Early-stage startups open to investor discovery and pitch deck hosting · Founders building a startup directory stack beyond pure launchpads

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Free listings typically review within 3–7 business days. Premium tiers may expedite featured placement.
- **Review:** Editorial review for legitimate startups. Incomplete profiles, non-tech businesses, or spam listings rejected.
- **Common rejections:** Affiliate sites, agencies posing as startups, or profiles with no verifiable product URL.
- **Reputation:** Freemium upsells for featured placement — free tier visibility is modest compared to paid boosts.

## Pros

- DR 64 domain with Medium referral traffic and backlink rating
- Freemium free tier for basic startup listing
- Pitch deck hosting differentiates from simple link directories
- Investor-oriented browse — useful for fundraising-adjacent launches

## Cons

- Medium backlink quality — not a top-tier SEO directory
- Profile setup takes longer than one-field submit forms
- Paid tiers needed for meaningful featured homepage placement
- Lower traffic than Product Hunt or BetaList

## What you need before you submit

- Startup name, tagline, and homepage URL
- Logo, cover image, and product screenshots
- Founder names and short company description
- Optional pitch deck PDF for investor discovery
- Stage, category, and location tags for browse filters

**Gotchas:**

- Incomplete profiles sit in limbo — fill all required fields before submitting
- Pitch deck upload is optional but improves investor-facing listings
- Check freemium vs paid feature split before expecting homepage features

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** StartupBase account at startupbase.io — create a startup profile and submit for review.
- **Categories:** Startup and SaaS categories — non-software businesses rarely accepted.
- **Anchor text:** Startup name on startupbase.io profile with outbound link to product site.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated startup profile page — crawlable directory listing.

## FAQ

### Is StartupBase free?

Yes for basic startup listings — freemium premium tiers add featured placement and extra visibility. Check startupbase.io for current pricing.

### Do I need a pitch deck to list on StartupBase?

No — deck upload is optional but recommended if you want investor discovery features.

### Does StartupBase give dofollow backlinks?

Profile pages include crawlable outbound links — we rate backlink quality Medium at DR 64.

### Who should use StartupBase?

Early-stage tech startups wanting directory presence and optional investor-facing deck hosting — not consumer viral launch plays.

## Related

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