Submit to SmashVC - Directory Review (DR 57)
SmashVC publishes a curated roundup of startup newsletters for founders and investors - it's editorial media, not a submit-and-list directory. Hand-checked for Ahrefs Domain Rating, submission pricing, and dofollow status - last reviewed 2026-09-07.
smash.vc#87 in General Directory by DR
- Ahrefs DR
- DR 57
- Pricing
- Free
- Link type
- Nofollow
- Category
- General Directory
solid authority band
free to submit
listing links are nofollow
#87 of 305 by DR
Quick verdict
SmashVC is a better for discovery than SEO in General Directory: #87 of 305 by Ahrefs DR on our list, free to submit, listing links are nofollow. Worth a submit when it matches your stage - skip it if you are only chasing confirmed dofollow DR 50+ targets and this row does not qualify.
Best for: founders who want a zero-cost submission; launches prioritizing traffic/discovery over link equity; mid-tier directory coverage alongside stronger DR targets; general directory discovery.
How to submit to SmashVC
- Open smash.vc and find the submit / list / claim form for new products.
- Use the same product name and tagline you will launch with on ScrollLaunch so listings stay consistent.
- Submit your live website URL.
- After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (nofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.
SmashVC ranks #87 by Ahrefs DR among 305 General Directory directories in our archive - 86 peers sit higher. For a pure SEO pass, start with dofollow directories or the free + dofollow shortlist. Verify any domain live with our Ahrefs DR Check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SmashVC a good startup directory to submit to?
SmashVC (smash.vc) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 57 (solid band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links are nofollow. SmashVC publishes a curated roundup of startup newsletters for founders and investors - it's editorial media, not a submit-and-list directory. Nearby options in General Directory include SaasGenius, All top startups, Woy.ai.
Does SmashVC give a dofollow backlink?
No - SmashVC listings are nofollow. It can still be useful for launch traffic and discovery; for ranking equity, prefer Dofollow = Yes rows in the ScrollLaunch directories archive.
How much does it cost to submit to SmashVC?
SmashVC is free to submit on the tier we track. Always confirm on their site before spending time on a long form - pricing can change between our quarterly reviews.
How do I submit my product to SmashVC?
Open smash.vc, create or sign into an account if required, paste your live product URL, write a short tagline that matches your ScrollLaunch listing, and submit. After approval, verify the live listing link and - if you care about SEO - confirm whether the anchor is dofollow. Last reviewed 2026-09-07.
Where can I find more directories like SmashVC?
Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to General Directory, or jump to Free + Dofollow for a shortlist you can finish in an afternoon. We also offer done-for-you submission plans from $99 if you would rather not submit manually.