r/startup is a subreddit with 323k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses startup, cofounder, designer, web developer, and project, 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 19 & Got Into A Startup Accelerator With No Startup Idea. I Need a CTO Who Can Help Me Come Up With One. Someone in NY or NJ. The Accelerator Will Fund Ideas only If They Like Them."
5 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "Are there any startups left that are in it for the business without trying to attract VCs funding anymore?"
2 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Hola me gustaria que pudieran usar o probar una nueva red social que cree para conectar, compartir y descubrir contenido. 🌎 👥 Sigue a personas, publica, comenta y explora."
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "10 shops are paying ₹8,000/month for an AI manager. Here's what Marcus does for them every single day."
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "Which startup would you invest $100k in?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/startup
#1
Startup
4 posts
#2
Cofounder
4 posts
#3
Designer
3 posts
#4
Web Developer
3 posts
#5
Project
2 posts
#6
Project Management
2 posts
#7
Partner
2 posts
#8
Business
2 posts
#9
Co Founder
1 post
#10
Technical
1 post
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
: "Stop fighting over pennies: The "Blue Ocean Strategy" explained"
2 posts
#2
marketing
: "Fund Momentum is THE agentic fundraising intelligence platform for founders and emerging fund managers (MCP server, LP Radar, 1,100+ VC funds)"
1 post
#3
marketplace
: "Doctors Have the Problems. Developers Have the Skills. Should There Be a Platform Connecting Them?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/startup
Yearly
+86k members(36.3%)
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Last updated: October 5, 2026