Verified Startup Marketplace
Prove what is real.
Reach who matters.
Verified startup profiles and curated startups for sale, built for founders who need trust before attention and buyers seeking credible opportunities.
More trustworthy startup information.
Every startup profile is evidence-backed. Every claim has a source, freshness window, and verification state. No vanity metrics. No scraped data. Just founders proving what's real.
Founders attest to key metrics backed by artifacts and domain verification.
Every profile passes human review before publication to ensure consistency and trust.
Founder-controlled profiles survive diligence scrutiny without data-room setup.
TRUST VERIFICATION IN ACTION
Proving claims before they are published.
TheStartupBase translates empty pitch deck claims into investor-legible, evidence-backed trust stamps. See how a founder’s unverified claim transforms dynamically as automated checks and human curation complete.
Two pillars, one trust layer.
Whether you're seeking discovery or selling, verified buyer and founder profiles ensure every interaction is between people who matter.
Public, evidence-backed profiles
Verified Startup Directory
Founders publish credible startup profiles with structured claims, verified metrics, and media. Investors and buyers discover vetted companies faster.
- ✓Claim-level verification states
- ✓Profile preview before submission
- ✓Admin-reviewed publication
- ✓Monthly and annual plans
- ✓Analytics and inquiry tracking
Curated acquisition opportunities
Startup For Sale Marketplace
Founders seeking buyers list key business, financial, and operating details. Verified buyers review gated full details and send inquiries to serious founders.
- ✓One-time application fee ($149)
- ✓Public teaser + verified-buyer full details
- ✓Admin-curated publication
- ✓Buyer verification workflow
- ✓Refund-safe purchase guarantee
Explore live listings
Browse actual verified profiles in our directory or examine active curated startups for sale.
Built for founders. Used by investors.
Three core jobs: prove credibility, attract buyers, and find opportunities.
Founder (Discovery)
Challenge
Investors ask if we are credible
Solution
One verified profile that proves key claims
Result
More serious conversations, less tire-kickers
Founder (Selling)
Challenge
Want to sell but protect sensitive data
Solution
Buyers see just enough to decide
Result
Attract serious acquirers, avoid public exposure
Verified Buyer
Challenge
Finding trustworthy acquisition targets
Solution
Evidence-backed profiles, gated full details
Result
Fast screening, confident decision-making
For serious buyers.
Curated startup and micro-SaaS acquisition opportunities with verified founders and transparent diligence details.
Verified Founders
Every seller has been reviewed and approved. No tire-kickers or unqualified operators.
Full Transparency
Access financial, operating, asset, risk, and transition details after verification.
Direct Inquiries
Contact serious founders directly. No brokers, no auction mechanics, no success fees.
Refund-Safe
List inquiry history and track opportunities. Listings backed by founder guarantees.
Ready to explore acquisition opportunities?
Browse OpportunitiesSimple pricing. No surprises.
Directory profiles help you reach investors. Selling? One flat application fee, 90-day listing window.
Directory Free
Public startup profile with basic claim visibility
- ✓Public profile on directory
- ✓3+ verified claims
- ✓Monthly profile view analytics
- ✓Inquiry contact form
- ✓One profile per company
Directory Pro
Enhanced visibility and founder tools
- ✓All Free features
- ✓Priority placement in search
- ✓Detailed analytics & inquiries
- ✓Custom profile badge
- ✓Email inquiry forwarding
- ✓Early access to new tools
Directory Annual
Save 17% with annual commitment
- ✓All Pro features
- ✓Annual billing discount
- ✓Dedicated support email
- ✓Quarterly founder briefings
- ✓First access to buyer cohorts
Startup For Sale
90-day curated marketplace listing
- ✓Admin-reviewed publication
- ✓Public teaser + buyer full details
- ✓Verified buyer access only
- ✓Inquiry tracking dashboard
- ✓Refund guarantee
- ✓Listing extension available
Need custom setup? Contact support
GET LISTED OR SELL
Build trust with investors.
Reach serious buyers.
Establish an evidence-backed public profile in our directory, or list your asset-sale for direct, vetted buyer inquiries.