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EU-Startups submission guide

EU-Startups is a European startup news site (funding news, interviews, a summit, a job board) that also runs a Startup Database of European startups, browsable…

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Why founders submit to EU-Startups

The database lists thousands of companies (for example UK 7,315, Germany 4,607, France 2,963 at time of check).

Pricing as EU-Startups states it: The Add Listing form offers a single plan: 'Free Listing – Free – Never Expires – 1 image allowed.'.

When we checked live listings, outbound product links were nofollow. Ahrefs Domain Rating was 78 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when the company is based in or targeting Europe.

What we handle on EU-Startups

  • Match your product to the right category and requirements
  • Prepare listing copy, assets, and submission details
  • Submit on your behalf and note approval or follow-up status
  • Report the listing URL when the page goes live
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How to submit to EU-Startups

  1. Go to eu-startups.com/directory/ and click 'Add Listing'
  2. Step 1, Category Selection: choose your country and the 'Free Listing' plan
  3. Step 2, Listing Information: enter the description, long description, city, tags, funding, founding year, website and social links
  4. Step 3, Listing Images: upload your logo (1 image allowed)
  5. Submit and wait for the listing to appear under your country category

Prefer to DIY? Open the EU-Startups submission page (opens in a new tab). Most founders hire us when they want coverage across many directories without repeating this process.

Before you submit to EU-Startups

  • Only European startups fit: the country categories are the EU states plus Norway, Switzerland and the UK.
  • Your website URL will show as unlinked text, so the value is visibility and citation, not a dofollow website link.
  • The site blocks scripted requests (Cloudflare 403). Verification was done in a real browser. The step 2 form fields were inferred from published listings because the form was not submitted.

Alternatives to EU-Startups

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EU-Startups submission FAQ

Is it free to submit to EU-Startups?

The Add Listing form offers a single plan: 'Free Listing – Free – Never Expires – 1 image allowed.'

Are EU-Startups links dofollow?

EU-Startups marks outbound product links nofollow, so treat it as a discovery and referral channel rather than a link-building one. Link attributes can change, so check your live listing after approval.

What do I need to submit to EU-Startups?

A base in one of the listed countries. The Category (country) dropdown covers the EU countries plus Norway, Switzerland and the UK only, Listing information (step 2 of 3). Published entries show Business Description, Long Business Description, Based in (city), Tags, Total Funding, Founded year, Website, Company Status and social profile links, One image (logo); the free plan allows 1 image.

Pay for EU-Startups plus the rest of the public catalog.

We complete submissions on time after intake. Approvals, reviews, and domain rating are never guaranteed.