Subreddits/Startups

Best Subreddits for Startups in 2025

Connect with startup founders, investors, and operators. Find communities discussing fundraising, growth, hiring, and product development.

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Top Subreddits for Startups#

These are the most active and valuable subreddits for startups. Each has been verified for marketing potential.

r/startups1.2M members

Startup discussion hub

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Best for:

Launch announcements, feedback, advice

r/Entrepreneur2.5M members

Entrepreneurship community

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Best for:

Business tools, success stories

r/smallbusiness1.8M members

Small business owners

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Best for:

SMB tools, practical advice

r/venturecapital45K members

VC and fundraising

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Best for:

Investor outreach, fundraising tools

r/startup_ideas35K members

Validating startup ideas

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Best for:

MVP tools, validation methods

r/advancedentrepreneur25K members

Experienced founders

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Best for:

Scale-up tools, advanced strategies

Pro Tip

Don't just lurk - engage authentically for 1-2 weeks before mentioning any product. Build karma and trust first.

Marketing Strategies for Startups#

Here's how to effectively market to startups communities without getting banned:

Key Takeaway
The key to marketing in startups subreddits: provide value first, promote second. Reddit users hate obvious self-promotion but love helpful community members.

Related Niches#

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More Resources#

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