r/startup

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About r/startup

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.

The community at a glance

r/startup is a Subreddit for Founders and startup builders and Micro Startups with roughly 323K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Micro Startups topic page and the 10th largest community in the Entrepreneurship topic page.

Roughly 86K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Startup, Cofounder, and Designer. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Opportunities.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +86K members
Growth: +36.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 15K members
  • 2020: 23K members
  • 2021: 16K members
  • 2023: 49K members
  • 2024: 49K members
  • 2025: 89K members
  • 2026: 64K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 7K members
  • Mar: 8K members
  • Apr: 8K members
  • May: 8K members
  • Jun: 7K members
  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 401 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. 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.
    2. 🇲🇾 Malaysian Founders: What’s the Hardest Part of Building a Startup in Malaysia?
    3. 3rd-year ECE student looking for ways to earn from my technical skills
    #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. · 🇲🇾 Malaysian Founders: What’s the Hardest Part of Building a Startup in Malaysia? · 3rd-year ECE student looking for ways to earn from my technical skills
    5
  • Opportunities
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Are there any startups left that are in it for the business without trying to attract VCs funding anymore?
    2. Are there still opportunities for new marketplaces?
    #2
    Opportunities
    Are there any startups left that are in it for the business without trying to attract VCs funding anymore? · Are there still opportunities for new marketplaces?
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. 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. Looking for beta testers: paste any website URL and edit it exactly as it is, no redesign
    #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. · Looking for beta testers: paste any website URL and edit it exactly as it is, no redesign
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. 10 shops are paying ₹8,000/month for an AI manager. Here's what Marcus does for them every single day.
    #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
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Which startup would you invest $100k in?
    #5
    Money Talk
    Which startup would you invest $100k in?
    1

Topics

  • Startup
    4 posts in the past month
    #1
    Startup
    4
  • Cofounder
    4 posts in the past month
    #2
    Cofounder
    4
  • Designer
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Designer
    3
  • Web Developer
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Web Developer
    3
  • Project
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Project
    2

Flair

  • knowledge
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Stop fighting over pennies: The "Blue Ocean Strategy" explained
    2. As an investor, where's the best place to find promising businesses to invest in?
    #1
    knowledge
    Stop fighting over pennies: The "Blue Ocean Strategy" explained · As an investor, where's the best place to find promising businesses to invest in?
    2
  • marketing
    1 post in the past month
    1. Fund Momentum is THE agentic fundraising intelligence platform for founders and emerging fund managers (MCP server, LP Radar, 1,100+ VC funds)
    #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
  • marketplace
    1 post in the past month
    1. Doctors Have the Problems. Developers Have the Skills. Should There Be a Platform Connecting Them?
    #3
    marketplace
    Doctors Have the Problems. Developers Have the Skills. Should There Be a Platform Connecting Them?
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/startup for?
Best for Founders and startup builders and Micro Startups enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/startup free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/startup have?
Roughly 323K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/startup on?
r/startup runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/startup cover?
On the Hive Index, r/startup is organized under Founders and startup builders, Micro Startups.
How do I join r/startup?
You can join r/startup by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Entrepreneurship communities like?
One of the biggest categories on the site, covering everything from first-time startup founders to serial entrepreneurs scaling multiple businesses. You will find communities on Reddit, Discord, and Slack for idea validation, fundraising advice, hiring strategy, and the daily grind of building a startup or company. Good for finding peers at similar stages and getting honest feedback from people who have been through it.
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