Startup88

About

Startup88 is a startup news and directory platform founded in 2013 by Mike Nicholls, an entrepreneur and technologist. The platform was created with a unique focus: to spotlight startups and entrepreneurial stories beyond Silicon Valley, with a particular emphasis on the rapidly growing Asian startup ecosystem.

Mike Nicholls previously launched the online version of Dynamic Business and has run multiple venture-backed startups. His vision for Startup88 was to build a mix of publications like Wired, Fast Company, and Inc — combined with the real-time energy of TechCrunch — but with more personal stories, founder experiences, and practical "how-they-did-it" insights.

What It Does

Startup88 serves as both a startup directory and content platform where entrepreneurs can showcase their innovations, share their stories, and connect with a community of founders, investors, and early adopters.

Key offerings include:

• Startup Submissions: Entrepreneurs can submit their startup for consideration. Each month, Startup88 receives 100+ pitches from founders around the world .
• Content Publishing: The platform features contributor-written articles, founder stories, and industry insights.
• Email Newsletter: Approximately 45,000 emails are sent out monthly to subscribers interested in discovering new startups and tech trends .
• Advertising Opportunities: Targeted placement options for businesses looking to reach an audience of 10,000+ startups and entrepreneurs per month .

Key Facts

Metric	Value
Founded	2013
Founder	Mike Nicholls
Domain Authority (DA)	34
Monthly Visitors	8,000–10,000
Monthly Email Reach	~45,000
Monthly Startup Pitches	100+
Audience	10,000+ startups and entrepreneurs per month
Geographic Focus	Global, with an emphasis on Asia

Why Startup88 Matters

Startup88 occupies a distinctive niche in the startup media landscape for several reasons:

• Asia-Focused Perspective: While most startup news outlets concentrate on Silicon Valley, Startup88 was built to highlight entrepreneurial activity across Asia — a region with 1.3 billion people in China alone and rapid economic growth that often goes underreported in Western media .

• Founder-Centric Stories: The platform prioritizes personal narratives over press-release-style coverage, sharing real experiences, challenges, and lessons from entrepreneurs.

• Accessible for Early-Stage Startups: Unlike some directories that require significant traction, Startup88 is open to early-stage founders looking to gain initial visibility and backlinks.

• Targeted Audience: The platform attracts early adopters, entrepreneurs actively building businesses, and professionals seeking developer services, hosting, payment gateways, and other startup essentials .

Who Uses It

• Startup Founders seeking visibility, feedback, and potential connections
• Entrepreneurs looking to discover tools, services, and resources for their ventures
• Investors scouting emerging startups, particularly in the Asian market
• Service Providers (hosting, legal, payment, developer services) targeting the startup audience
• Contributors & Writers sharing startup insights and building their personal brand

How to Get Listed

Submitting your startup to Startup88 is straightforward:

1. Prepare your startup details: name, tagline, elevator pitch, and relevant links
2. Visit the Submit page (linked below)
3. Complete the submission form with your information
4. Await review by the Startup88 editorial team