r/startup is a subreddit with 323k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses startup, cofounder, designer, web developer, and business, 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
Solution Requests
: "Where i can get a marketing officer for a legal startup?"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Hey guys! i want some advice from you all (as you all are experienced founders)"
1 post
#3
Ideas
: "Anyone give me a good startup idea that has a potential to go high because I am really confused with it I hope you all can help :)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/startup
#1
Startup
: "RentIt - Startup by IIT BHU"
8 posts
#2
Cofounder
4 posts
#3
Designer
3 posts
#4
Web Developer
3 posts
#5
Business
: "RentIt - startup by IIT BHU"
3 posts
#6
Co Founder
: "Looking for a Marketing / Sales Co-Founder for MatheApp — German EdTech"
3 posts
#7
Project
2 posts
#8
Project Management
2 posts
#9
Partner
2 posts
#10
Ai Developer
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
: "Can someone start a software development company with zero capital?"
3 posts
#2
business acumen
: "Pre-launch fintech founder and already hitting walls"
1 post
Member Growth in r/startup
Yearly
+86k members(36.3%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026