How Do I Submit a Request on Startups?

If you have a specific goal you want help with — whether it’s raising funding, getting customers, building your product, or hiring — you can submit a request directly through our Requests page.

This guide walks you through exactly how to get there and how to submit your request.

🔗 How Do I Get to the Request Page?

You can access the Request page in two ways:

Option 1: Direct Link

Go directly to:
👉 https://www.startups.com/requests/start

Option 2: From the Main Navigation

1. Log into your Startups.com account.

2. From the top navigation menu, click “Requests" and select "Create a Request"

This will take you to the “Tell us your goal. We’ll show you how to get there.” page.

📝 How Do I Submit a Request?

Once you're on the Request page, follow these steps:

Step 1: Choose Your Goal

Under “What do you want to accomplish?”, select the option that best matches your objective:

• 💰 Raise Funding

• 🔎 Get Customers

• 🛠 Build Product

• 🤝 Find a Co-founder

• 🎓 Find Advisors

• 👥 Hire Talent

If your goal doesn’t fit into one of the predefined categories, click:

“Or, Define Your Own Goal”

Step 2: Provide More Details

After selecting your goal, the right-hand panel will prompt you to continue. You’ll be guided through the next steps to clarify your request and provide additional details.

The more specific you are about what you're trying to accomplish, the better we can direct you to the right resources, advisors, or next steps.

Step 3: Click “Let’s Get This Done”

Once your goal is selected and your details are entered, click the orange “Let’s Get This Done” button. This will take you to your Request workspace, where you can review your request and make any modifications before finalizing it. 

🚀 What Happens After You Create a Request?

Creating a request helps us understand what you’re trying to accomplish so we can point you in the right direction.

When you create a request:

• Your goal becomes clearly defined inside your dashboard.

• We can connect you with the most relevant resources, advisors, or opportunities.

• You receive guidance tailored to your specific stage and needs.

• You can track progress and adjust your request as your goals evolve.

A Request isn’t just a submission — it’s the starting point for focused support and real momentum toward achieving your goal.

💡 Tips for Submitting a Strong Request

• Be specific about your current stage.

• Clearly describe what you’ve already done.

• Explain what outcome you’re looking for.

• Include relevant metrics if applicable (traction, revenue, team size, etc.).

The clearer your request, the faster we can help you make progress.