r/startup is a subreddit with 319k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses business, startup, web developer, cofounder, 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
: "Where can I find startups looking to hire me as a developer remotely?"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How do you securely manage passwords for a small agency?"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "We published our pricing on day one, including a $100 tier for charities. Was that a mistake?"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "From Software Architect to Entrepreneur: The Reality Beyond Building Software"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Guys drop your saas business - i will give you a free demo video explainer :)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/startup
#1
Business
: "Guys drop your saas Business - i will give you a free demo video explainer :)"
7 posts
#2
Startup
5 posts
#3
Web Developer
4 posts
#4
Cofounder
4 posts
#5
Project
3 posts
#6
Designer
3 posts
#7
Project Management
2 posts
#8
Partner
2 posts
#9
Asset Management
2 posts
#10
D2c
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
: "Where can I find startups looking to hire me as a developer remotely?"
12 posts
#2
marketing
: "Founding developers + marketer for early-stage EdTech startup (London / UK only)"
3 posts
#3
services
: "micro-SaaS tracking expired wedding photo storage buckets to charge recovery fees"
2 posts
#4
marketplace
: "Connecting Creators and Manufacturers using AI powered ready designs"
1 post
#5
digital marketing
: "Me and my dad just got our first users!"
1 post
Member Growth in r/startup
Yearly
+90k members(39.2%)
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Last updated: September 2, 2026