About

A reviewed directory of startups and products

Founders list here for one reviewed do-follow that still counts.

What Startup Fame is

Founders list a startup to earn a do-follow backlink from a DR 80+ domain, appear in category and location hubs, and share a stable profile URL. Paying plans earn prominence through Spotlight and Today’s Highlights on the homepage, the main discovery surface.

The free Verified plan requires a Startup Fame badge on the startup’s homepage. That reciprocity keeps the catalog from becoming an unlimited free link dump. Why the badge exists.

How review works

Every verified listing goes through quality checks. Much of the review is automated (AI and verification bots), with human oversight when needed. Review for the free plan typically takes several business days, not instant publish.

  • Modern companies, micro-startups, and serious side projects are in scope.
  • Spam, thin placeholders, and low-effort mass submissions are rejected.
  • Free Verified listings must show a valid homepage badge before approval.
  • Highlight and Spotlight publish without a badge and place the startup on premium homepage surfaces.

Who it's for

  • Founders listing a product for a durable do-follow and a public profile.
  • People browsing startups by category, location, or founder.
  • Operators who prefer a short curated catalog over bulk “submit to 100 directories” packs.

Founder

Enguerran Dector built Startup Fame as the reviewed directory he wanted for his own startups: curated listings, do-follow backlinks, no link dump. Independently owned and operated, with no venture capital funding.

Key facts

Type
Reviewed startup directory
Website
startupfa.me
Domain Rating
DR 80+
Listing links
Do-follow while listed
Discovery
Spotlight and Today’s Highlights on the homepage
Plans
Verified (free with badge), Highlight, Spotlight
Contact
hello@startupfa.me

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