Best Startups in 2025

A website that lets users share and discover new products.

Key Product Hunt features:

Community Engagement Visibility Networking Opportunities Validation

Verify your customers in under 15 seconds anywhere in the world with a cutting-edge SaaS & API platform for Identity Verification and AML/KYC compliance.

Key ComplyCube features:

AML & Sanctions Screening PEP Checks Negative Media Screening Watchlist Screening

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Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, developers, and bootstrappers who are sharing the strategies and revenue numbers behind their companies.

Key Indie Hackers features:

Community Support Real-World Case Studies Networking Opportunities Free Resources

A free & anonymous startup acquisition marketplace.

Key MicroAcquire features:

Wide Reach Ease of Use No Fees for Sellers Verified Listings

Where the startup world goes to find what’s next.

Key Wellfound features:

Access to Capital Networking Opportunities Streamlined Process Reputable Platform

AlternativeTo lets you find apps and software for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Android Tablets, Web Apps, Online, Windows Tablets and more by recommending alternatives to apps you already know.

Key AlternativeTo features:

User-Generated Recommendations Crowd-Sourced Ratings Comprehensive Database Free to Use

BetaList provides an overview of upcoming internet startups. Discover and get early access to the future.

Key BetaList features:

Exposure Feedback Networking Early Adoption

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Crunchbase is a platform for discovering industry trends, investments, and news about companies around the world.

Key Crunchbase features:

Comprehensive Database User-Friendly Interface Frequent Updates Integration Capabilities

Hacker News is a social news website focusing on computer science and entrepreneurship. It is run by Paul Graham's investment fund and startup incubator, Y Combinator.

Key Hacker News features:

Quality Content Community Upvote System Minimalist Design

Open Source

TechCrunch is a web publication that offers technology news and analysis, as well as profiling of...

Key TechCrunch features:

Up-to-date News Industry Insight Start-up Focus Event Coverage

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Key Alternative.me features:

Comprehensive Database User Reviews Feature Comparison Free to Use

Backed by investors like Sequoia, A16Z, Benchmark. See the fastest growing startups in one place.

Key TopStartups.io features:

Comprehensive Directory User-Friendly Interface Regular Updates Detailed Information

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Flippa is a platform for trading websites.

Key Flippa features:

Large Marketplace Variety of Listings User-Friendly Interface Auction and Classified Options

How to start a startup, by Y Combinator.

Key Startup School features:

Free Enrollment Expert Guidance Extensive Resources Networking Opportunities