# Startup databases compared

| Place | Takes | Price | Link | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [YC Startup Directory](https://listaify.com/places/yc-startup-directory) | YC-funded companies only | Free | dofollow | Apply by 2 November 2026 for the Winter 2027 batch to hear back by 11 December; promising applications are interviewed by video in November and December |
| [Crunchbase](https://listaify.com/places/crunchbase) | Accepts AI tools | Free | nofollow | Edits usually show at once; moderation queues review new content daily and remove what breaks the guidelines |
| [PitchBook](https://listaify.com/places/pitchbook) | Added by PitchBook research | Free | nofollow | The Data Operations team reviews submitted updates within three working days; approved changes publish the same day |
| [Built In](https://listaify.com/places/built-in) | Employer profiles for hiring | From $199 | nofollow | not stated |
| [GeekWire Startup List](https://listaify.com/places/geekwire-startup-list) | Pacific NW startups only | Free | nofollow | Every entry is reviewed by a person; company details and the physical address are verified before publication |
| [CB Insights](https://listaify.com/places/cb-insights) | Accepts AI tools | Free | dofollow | Analysts pick which companies to highlight from products, revenue growth, funding and headcount; the company profile is updated after the survey is submitted |

## YC Startup Directory

YC Startup Directory is a startup database at ycombinator.com. It lists AI startups, with a rule: YC-funded companies only. Listing is free. The link you get is dofollow: the company website link on a live directory page has no rel (checked /companies/airbnb). Review: apply by 2 November 2026 for the Winter 2027 batch to hear back by 11 December; promising applications are interviewed by video in November and December. Terms read on ycombinator.com on 2 October 2026.

## Crunchbase

Crunchbase is a startup database at crunchbase.com. It lists AI startups. Listing is free. The link you get is nofollow: website link on company profiles is nofollow (profile as of May 2026). Review: edits usually show at once; moderation queues review new content daily and remove what breaks the guidelines. Terms read on crunchbase.com on 2 October 2026.

## PitchBook

PitchBook is a startup database at pitchbook.com. It lists AI startups, with a rule: added by PitchBook research. Listing is free. The link you get is nofollow: website link is rel=nofollow on a public profile preview (May 2026). Review: The Data Operations team reviews submitted updates within three working days; approved changes publish the same day. Terms read on pitchbook.com on 2 October 2026.

## Built In

Built In is a startup database at builtin.com. It lists AI startups, with a rule: employer profiles for hiring. A listing costs from $199. The link you get is nofollow: company website link is rel="noopener nofollow" on a live profile (checked /company/braze). Terms read on builtin.com on 2 October 2026.

## GeekWire Startup List

GeekWire Startup List is a startup database at geekwire.com. It lists AI startups, with a rule: Pacific NW startups only. Listing is free. The link you get is nofollow: company links on the list carry rel="ugc nofollow" (September 2026). Review: every entry is reviewed by a person; company details and the physical address are verified before publication. Terms read on geekwire.com on 2 October 2026.

## CB Insights

CB Insights is a startup database at cbinsights.com. It lists AI startups. Listing is free. The link you get is dofollow: the company website link on a live profile has no rel (checked /company/openai). Review: analysts pick which companies to highlight from products, revenue growth, funding and headcount; the company profile is updated after the survey is submitted. Terms read on cbinsights.com on 2 October 2026.


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