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F6S Submission Guide: Getting Your Startup Listed and Noticed
F6S has over 3 million startups in its database and is the primary platform for accelerator program applications. A complete profile there opens doors beyond just being listed.
F6S (Founders, Funders, and Startups) is primarily known as the application platform for accelerators like Y Combinator, Techstars, and hundreds of regional programs. But it is also a startup discovery database used by investors, corporate innovation teams, and accelerator scouts. A complete, accurate F6S profile earns passive discovery from people who are actively looking for startups to work with.
Creating a strong F6S profile
- Company details. Legal name, founding date, HQ location, stage, and funding status. These filter fields are how investors and partners search the database — incomplete fields make you invisible in filtered searches.
- One-line and long description. Write both for the investor and partner audience, not the consumer buyer. Lead with market opportunity and differentiation, not product features.
- Founders section. Each founder's name, role, LinkedIn, and brief background. F6S is an investor platform — founder credibility is the primary evaluation criterion at early stages.
- Deal listing. F6S has a "Deals" section where you can list partner perks (cloud credits, tool discounts, etc.). If you have any partner relationships with other platforms, listing mutual deals here increases profile visibility.
- Metrics (if appropriate). MRR, user count, or growth rate if you have publicly shareable numbers. Investors use F6S search to find startups with specific traction thresholds.
F6S for accelerator applications
Beyond passive discovery, F6S is where you apply to accelerator programs. Your profile pre-fills most applications — a complete profile means faster applications and a consistently professional first impression. Companies that are admitted to accelerators gain immediate credibility boosts that affect every other discovery surface, including press and directory listings.
F6S investors check Product Hunt and G2 too
Investors who find you on F6S routinely cross-reference your presence on Product Hunt, G2, and other platforms to assess real-world traction. UpStart helps you build that cross-platform presence.