r/startup is a subreddit with 320k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses startup, web developer, cofounder, project, and designer, and they frequently recommend/review marketing platform, web hosting, and email marketing platform.
Reddit's space to learn the tools and skills necessary to build a successful startup. A community meant to support each other and grow through the exchange of knowledge and ideas. A rising tide lifts all ships in its wake.
Popular Themes in r/startup
#1
Advice Requests
: "I'm trying to figure out how to build credibility in my marketing on a topic sensitive project."
5 posts
#2
Ideas
: "Building a women safety startup needed in India?"
4 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "We built Loopzyy — a social media app that actually works for real people"
4 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Built a niche SaaS, 350k+ monthly users, need to figure out the "running a real business" part."
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "0 to ₹1 Lakh: I Have 30 Days and ₹0 — What Would You Do?"
1 post
#6
Opportunities
: "I’m putting together a small “Entrepreneur Avengers” group. Looking for 10–15 people with different skill sets"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/startup
#1
Startup
5 posts
#2
Web Developer
4 posts
#3
Cofounder
4 posts
#4
Project
3 posts
#5
Designer
3 posts
#6
Project Management
2 posts
#7
Partner
2 posts
#8
Business
2 posts
#9
Women Safety
: "Building a Women Safety startup needed in India?"
2 posts
#10
Last Minute Travel
: "Validating an idea around last minute weekend travel in India"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/startup
Marketing Platform
4 reviews
#1
Instantly
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Klaviyo
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
OmniSend
5.0★ from 1 review
Web Hosting
3 reviews
#1
ScalaHosting
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
LiquidWeb
1.0★ from 1 review
#3
Hostinger
5.0★ from 1 review
Email Marketing Platform
1 review
#1
Instantly
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/startup
#1
knowledge
: "How to prepare a pitch deck?"
3 posts
#2
marketing
: "Looking for a Sales & Growth Co-Founder for a Ready-to-Use AI Receptionist"
2 posts
#3
marketplace
: "Validating an idea around last minute weekend travel in India"
2 posts
#4
investor relations
: "Pre-seed investment, I will not promote"
1 post
#5
investor outreach
: "My friend is building a gaming startup looking for early-stage funding advice/investors"
1 post
#6
business acumen
: "Are all of you Indian?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/startup
Yearly
+88k members(38.2%)
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Last updated: September 13, 2026