Submit to The Startup INC - Directory Review (DR 33)

Startup news and directory with paid promotional placements. Hand-checked for Ahrefs Domain Rating, submission pricing, and dofollow status - last reviewed 2026-10-18.

thestartupinc.com#118 in Tech / Startups by DR

Submit on The Startup INC

Ahrefs DR: DR 33
Pricing: Paid
Link type: Nofollow
Category: Tech / Startups

Quick verdict

The Startup INC is a discovery pick more than an SEO one in Tech / Startups: #118 of 155 by Ahrefs DR on our list, paid submission required, 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: teams with budget for a paid listing; launches prioritizing traffic/discovery over link equity; mid-tier directory coverage alongside stronger DR targets; tech / startups discovery.

How to submit to The Startup INC

Open thestartupinc.com 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 and complete payment if required.
After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (nofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.

The Startup INC ranks #118 by Ahrefs DR among 155 Tech / Startups directories in our archive - 117 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Startup INC a good startup directory to submit to?

The Startup INC (thestartupinc.com) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 33 (emerging band) in our curated archive. Submission is paid submission required, and listing links are nofollow. Startup news and directory with paid promotional placements. Nearby options in Tech / Startups include Techendo, Open Startup ListBase, Startupworld.

Does The Startup INC give a dofollow backlink?

No - The Startup INC 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 The Startup INC?

The Startup INC requires a paid submission on the tier we track. Weigh the fee against its DR 33 and whether the link is dofollow before buying.

How do I submit my product to The Startup INC?

Open thestartupinc.com, 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 2026-10-18.

Where can I find more directories like The Startup INC?

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