Pricing
Features for every business.
Start free, or invest in visibility and credibility. No hidden fees, no fake listings.
Free Listing
Get on the map with a reviewed basic profile.
- Basic business profile
- Category listing
- Website & social link
- Reviewed before publishing
Spotlight Feature
A full, SEO-friendly profile plus a founder story.
- Full SEO-friendly profile
- Founder story Q&A
- Website link on your profile
- Shareable feature badge
- Category placement
Premium Feature
Maximum visibility across the platform and newsletter.
- Everything in Spotlight
- Homepage & category boost
- Newsletter inclusion
- Social feature copy
- Gallery & FAQ section
- 30-day featured placement
Sponsored Placement
Labeled sponsorships across categories, cities, and the newsletter.
- Sponsored category placement
- Newsletter sponsorship
- City / industry guide placement
- Clearly labeled sponsor badge
- Sponsored links marked with rel="sponsored"
Sponsored placements are always labeled.
Editorial trust matters. Payment can buy production, promotion, or placement, but it cannot buy Founder Culture's endorsement. Sponsored content is clearly labeled.
Frequently asked questions
Are these one-time fees?+
Spotlight and Premium are one-time fees for the feature. Premium includes a 30-day featured placement window.
Can I upgrade later?+
Yes — start with a free listing and upgrade to Spotlight or Premium whenever you're ready.
How do sponsored placements work?+
Sponsored placements are custom, always clearly labeled as sponsored, and never presented as editorial endorsement. Contact us for details.
Do paid links pass ranking credit?+
No. Paid or sponsored outbound links are qualified with rel="sponsored" where appropriate.
Do you offer refunds?+
If we can't publish your profile after review, you won't be charged. Payments are handled after editorial approval.
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