Directory overview

Startup Heroes is a curated directory that spotlights new and early-stage startups, providing screenshots, short descriptions and basic technology checks. Submissions are reviewed manually against community guidelines and are typically published quickly after payment and validation. The site highlights trending startups and groups listings by region and category.

Categories covered

The directory covers a wide range of verticals including SaaS, Real Estate, Travel, Education, Medical, Crowdfunding, Fashion, AI, Web3, Cyber Security, Finance, Biotechnology, Manufacturing and more. It also offers regional filters for countries and major states.

Pricing

Submitting a startup costs $10 (one-time). Updating a listing is $10 per update. The submission fee is a single payment and listings do not expire.

Key benefits

• Fast listing (often within ~30 minutes after payment)
• Manual review to ensure quality and compliance
• Visibility in trending charts and category/region listings
• Support for agencies and bulk submission workflows