# StartupHub.ai | Discover Stealth AI Startups, Investors & Founders

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## Summary

- Domain: `startuphub.ai`
- Website: https://startuphub.ai
- Description: ai readable | score 30 | purchase read only
- Label: ai_readable
- Payment surface: Not available
- Purchase boundary: read_only
- Control boundary: unknown
- Rank: 417650

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## llms

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# StartupHub.ai — AI Startup Intelligence Platform

> StartupHub.ai is the #1 AI news site and startup database. We provide comprehensive intelligence on AI startups, investors, funding rounds, and breaking news in artificial intelligence.

## Core resources

- [llms-full.txt](https://www.startuphub.ai/llms-full.txt) — Full content bundle (all sections in one file, optimized for LLM context)
- [sitemap.xml](https://www.startuphub.ai/sitemap.xml) — Full URL index
- [API catalog](https://www.startuphub.ai/.well-known/api-catalog) — Machine-readable list of public APIs (RFC 9727)
- [MCP server card](https://www.startuphub.ai/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json) — MCP tool catalog for agent integration
- [Agent skills](https://www.startuphub.ai/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) — Task-specific skill index
- [security.txt](https://www.startuphub.ai/.well-known/security.txt) — Security reporting contact

## Main sections

- [AI News](https://www.startuphub.ai/news) — Breaking news and analysis on AI, ML, and tech startups
- [Search](https://www.startuphub.ai/search) — Search startups, investors, people, and news
- [Trending](https://www.startuphub.ai/trending) — Trending AI topics and companies
- [Rankings](https://www.startuphub.ai/rankings) — Ranked startups, investors, and people
- [Analysis](https://www.startuphub.ai/analysis) — Market analysis and insights

## Entity profiles

- `https://www.startuphub.ai/startups/[slug]` — Individual startup profiles (50,000+ companies)
- `https://www.startuphub.ai/people/[slug]` — People profiles (founders, executives, investors)
- `https://www.startuphub.ai/investors/[slug]` — VC firms and angel investors
- `https://www.startuphub.ai/products/[slug]` — AI products
- `https://www.startuphub.ai/mcp-servers/[slug]` — MCP server directory

## Free tools

- [Email Validator](https://www.startuphub.ai/email-validator) — Verify, bulk-validate, and discover business emails
- [AI Agent Readiness](https://www.startuphub.ai/agent-readiness) — Scan any site against 18 agent-readiness standards
- [Market Map Maker](https://www.startuphub.ai/market-map-maker) — Create visual market maps
- [URL Scraper](https://www.startuphub.ai/url-scraper) — Extract structured data from websites

## For agents: submit a profile

If you are an AI agent (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, custom) helping a founder
or company list themselves on StartupHub.ai, you can submit a profile
directly via REST or MCP. Submissions enter a moderation queue and become
public after admin approval (typically within 24h).

- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/startups/submit` — submit a startup (Bearer API key required, costs 5 credits)
- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/investors/submit` — submit a VC / angel / accelerator
- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/people/submit` — submit a founder / executive / board member
- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/products/submit` — submit a product / tool / API / library / agent / model / dataset / hardware
- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/funding-rounds/submit` — announce a funding round for a startup you own
- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/exit-events/submit` — announce an IPO / acquisition / merger / SPAC / etc. for a startup you own
- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/research/submit` — submit a research paper / preprint
- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/patents/submit` — submit a patent record
- `POST https://www.startuphub.ai/api/v1/news/submit` — submit a news article / press release
- MCP tools: `submit_startup`, `submit_investor`, `submit_person`, `submit_product`, `submit_funding_round`, `submit_exit_event`, `submit_research`, `submit_patent`, `submit_news` (same schemas)

Strict format: third-person prose, no HTML / markdown, no listicle titles,
sectors from controlled vocabulary. On bad input, returns 400 with
field-level errors and copy-paste suggestions so you can fix and retry
without human help. Optional `logo_url` (or `avatar_url` for people) is
fetched and stored automatically (≤2MB, PNG/JPEG/WebP/SVG/GIF).

## Developer docs

- [API docs — Agent Readiness](https://www.startuphub.ai/docs/agent-readiness) — REST + MCP integration guide
- [Email validator API](https://www.startuphub.ai/email-validator?tab=api) — API reference + pricing

## Contact

- Website: https://www.startuphub.ai
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/startuphubai
- Email: daniel@startuphub.ai
~~~

## llms-full

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# StartupHub.ai - Complete AI Startup Intelligence Platform Guide

## About StartupHub.ai

StartupHub.ai is the leading AI startup intelligence platform, providing comprehensive data on artificial intelligence companies, investors, funding rounds, and industry news. Founded to democratize access to startup intelligence, we help entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and journalists stay informed about the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

## Core Features

### 1. AI News Coverage
We publish daily news covering:
- AI startup funding announcements
- Product launches and updates
- Industry analysis and trends
- Executive moves and company changes
- Research breakthroughs
- Policy and regulation updates

### 2. Startup Database
Our database includes 50,000+ AI companies with:
- Company name, description, and founding date
- Headquarters location and employee count
- Funding history (rounds, amounts, investors)
- Technology focus areas
- Key executives and founders
- Social links and website

### 3. Investor Database
Track venture capital and angel investors:
- Investment thesis and focus areas
- Portfolio companies
- Investment stage preferences
- Contact information
- Recent deals

### 4. People Database
Profiles of AI industry leaders:
- Current and past roles
- Education and background
- Companies founded or led
- Social profiles

## Free Tools

### Email Validator (/email-validator)
Professional email verification tool:
- Single email validation with real-time SMTP checks
- Bulk validation for up to 100 emails
- Email discovery by name + company domain
- LinkedIn profile email finder
- Free REST API with no authentication required

How it works:
1. Enter an email address
2. We check syntax, domain MX records, and SMTP response
3. Get instant results: valid, invalid, or risky

### URL Scraper (/url-scraper)
Extract structured data from any website:
- Company information extraction
- Contact details discovery
- Social media links
- Technology stack detection

### Market Map Maker (/market-map-maker)
Create visual market landscape maps:
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Export as PNG or PDF
- Share publicly or privately
- Embed in presentations

### Company Comparison (/comparison)
Compare AI companies side-by-side:
- Funding comparison
- Employee growth
- Technology overlap
- Market positioning

## API Documentation

### Email Validation API

**Endpoint:** POST /api/email-validator/validate
**Request:**
```json
{
  "email": "user@example.com"
}
```
**Response:**
```json
{
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "valid": true,
  "deliverable": true,
  "domain": "example.com",
  "mx_records": true
}
```

### Email Discovery API

**Endpoint:** POST /api/email-validator/discover
**Request:**
```json
{
  "firstName": "John",
  "lastName": "Doe",
  "domain": "company.com"
}
```

### Bulk Validation API

**Endpoint:** POST /api/email-validator/bulk
**Request:**
```json
{
  "emails": ["email1@example.com", "email2@example.com"]
}
```

## Content Categories

### News Categories
- AI Startups
- Funding & Investment
- Product Launches
- Research & Development
- Policy & Regulation
- Industry Analysis
- Executive Moves

### Startup Categories
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Robotics & Automation
- Healthcare AI
- Fintech AI
- Enterprise AI
- Consumer AI
- AI Infrastructure
- Generative AI

## Data Sources

We aggregate data from:
- Public company filings
- Press releases
- Funding announcements
- LinkedIn profiles
- Company websites
- News publications
- Government databases

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is StartupHub.ai?
StartupHub.ai is an AI startup intelligence platform that provides comprehensive data on AI companies, investors, funding rounds, and industry news.

### Is StartupHub.ai free?
Yes, basic access to our database, news, and tools is free. We offer premium plans for advanced features and API access.

### How often is data updated?
Our news is updated continuously. Company data is refreshed weekly, with funding announcements added within 24 hours.

### Can I submit my startup?
Yes, visit /submit to add your AI company to our database.

### How does the email validator work?
Our email validator performs real-time checks including syntax validation, domain verification, MX record lookup, and SMTP mailbox verification.

### Is the API free?
Yes, we offer free API access with rate limits: 100 validations/hour, 10 bulk requests/hour, 5 discovery requests/hour.

## Technical Specifications

- Built with Next.js 14+ and React
- Hosted on Vercel Edge Network
- Database powered by Supabase
- Real-time updates via WebSocket
- Mobile-responsive design
- Accessibility compliant (WCAG 2.1)

## Contact Information

- Website: https://www.startuphub.ai
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/startuphubai
- Email: contact@startuphub.ai

## Legal

- Privacy Policy: https://www.startuphub.ai/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://www.startuphub.ai/terms
- Editorial Policy: https://www.startuphub.ai/editorial
~~~