r/startup is a subreddit with 315k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses startup, tech, struggling, cofounder, and founder, 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
Self-Promotion
: "Ugh...self-promotion, how do you do it?"
6 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "RAVERK — Looking for Engineering Partners & Technical Co-Founder | Equity Opportunity"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Distributors: would you use a simple website instead of sending Google Sheets for taking orders?"
3 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "Looking for a startup lawyer recommendation in or around Oakville/GTA"
3 posts
#5
Ideas
: "We’re building a local-first alternative to cloud PDF software — your documents stay on your device."
2 posts
#6
Pain & Anger
: "I'm STUCK!"
1 post
#7
Money Talk
: "App funding (Kenya)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/startup
#1
Startup
45 posts
#2
Tech
21 posts
#3
Struggling
18 posts
#4
Cofounder
17 posts
#5
Founder
10 posts
#6
Business
: "Business"
8 posts
#7
Project
8 posts
#8
Marketing
8 posts
#9
Website
7 posts
#10
Developer
6 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
services
: "Looking for Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities"
3 posts
#2
knowledge
: "I'm STUCK!"
2 posts
#3
investor relations
: "Launched a trading platform in a crowded market — here's what's working and what isn't"
2 posts
#4
marketing
: "Trying to grow a waitlist for my solo app , here's what actually happened (numbers included)"
1 post
#5
digital marketing
: "Looking to help a small business with marketing for free"
1 post
Member Growth in r/startup
Yearly
+91k members(40.9%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026