Startup publications and directories that take founder stories
Where a founder can submit a startup, publish a story or get listed — startup magazines, launch directories and founder communities that say they accept them.
Every launch needs a few places that will write about it, list it or let you tell the story yourself. Most "best launch platforms" lists are years old; these are startup publications and directories that, today, say on their own pages that they accept founder stories, guest posts or startup submissions.
How we built this list. On 10 October 2026 we opened each site's own pages — the home page, the "write for us", "advertise" and contact pages — and noted only what the site itself says it accepts. Every "open to" item links to the page where the site says so. We left out link farms and sites whose main business is selling links. Policies change, so read the linked page before you pitch.
Publications that take stories and guest posts
Under30CEO
US-based publication for young entrepreneurs with startup advice, founder interviews, funding and personal finance articles.
Open to: guest posts, sponsored posts.
StartupBeat
Startup news site (since 2007) covering funding, launches and pitches from startups worldwide, with advice and perspective pieces.
Open to: guest posts, product submissions.
AlleyWatch
New York tech and startup publication covering NYC funding rounds, founders, investors and events, with a daily newsletter.
Open to: guest posts, sponsored posts, banner ads, newsletter sponsorship, product submissions.
AllBusiness.com
Established small business resource (since 1998) with articles and guides on starting a business, fundraising, sales, marketing and AI.
Open to: guest posts, sponsored posts.
The Startup Magazine
Digital magazine with advice, tools and founder stories for entrepreneurs, startups and investors.
Open to: guest posts, sponsored posts, banner ads, newsletter sponsorship.
unternehmer.de
German knowledge portal for SMEs, freelancers and founders on management, marketing, sales, finance and law.
Open to: guest posts, sponsored posts, banner ads, newsletter sponsorship, product submissions.
Directories and submission pages
Launching Next
Showcase of new startups and side projects, with free submissions and a weekly founder newsletter.
Open to: product submissions. Free submission; optional $99 upgrade for consideration within 1 business day.
Starter Story
Database of interviews and case studies with founders of profitable businesses, plus a YouTube channel; now part of HubSpot.
Open to: product submissions.
Tiny Startups
Curated launch platform and directory for indie makers and small startups, with a weekly newsletter and startup deals.
Open to: product submissions. Launch is pay-what-you-want (free weekly launchpad at /launch); deal or tool listing £69.
TechStartups
Independent publication (since 2017) on startups, funding, AI and emerging tech, with founder interviews and a startup list.
Open to: sponsored posts, product submissions. Sponsored features, press release publishing and bundles; rates on request.
Startbase
German startup ecosystem database and news site profiling startups, investors, corporates and accelerators, backed by Börse Stuttgart.
Open to: product submissions.
Make the story worth publishing
- One sharp angle. Not "we launched", but the decision, the mistake or the number that makes your story different.
- Numbers you can stand behind. Revenue, users, retention — or say clearly why you won't share them.
- A founder, not a brand. Editors and readers respond to a person.
More places to launch: our list of startup directories. And Woodander Media takes startup stories too.
