Apply for Startup Spotlight

Get your startup featured on NEW-START-LIST and connect with potential investors who are actively looking for their next opportunity.

Application Process

To apply for a spotlight feature on NEW-START-LIST, please send an email to samuelalade@newstartlist.com with the information outlined below.

Required Information

  • Founder information (name, email, LinkedIn profile, phone number)
  • Startup details (name, website, founding date, current stage)
  • Pitch (one-line description, problem statement, solution)
  • Target market and size
  • Traction metrics and funding status
  • Team background
  • Competitive advantage
  • Short and long-term goals

Required Documents

  • Pitch deck (PDF format)
  • Company logo (high resolution)
  • Founder headshot (optional)
  • Any supporting materials that showcase your product or traction

Selection Process

Our team reviews all applications carefully. If your startup is selected, we'll reach out to schedule a brief interview and gather any additional information needed for your spotlight feature. The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks.

Email Template

Use the template below to structure your application email. Copy it, fill in your information, and send it to samuelalade@newstartlist.com.

Subject: NEW-START-LIST Spotlight Application - [Your Startup Name]

To: samuelalade@newstartlist.com

Dear NEW-START-LIST Team,

I would like to apply for a spotlight feature on NEW-START-LIST. Please find my application details below:

FOUNDER INFORMATION:
Full Name: [Your Name]
Email: [Your Email]
LinkedIn Profile: [Your LinkedIn URL]
Phone Number: [Your Phone Number]

STARTUP INFORMATION:
Startup Name: [Your Startup Name]
Website (if applicable): [Your Website URL]
Founded Date: [MM/YYYY]
Current Stage: [Pre-seed/Seed/Series A/etc.]
Industry/Sector: [e.g., FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, etc.]

PITCH:
One-Line Description: [A single sentence describing your startup]

Problem Statement: 
[Describe the problem your startup is solving in 2-3 sentences]

Solution: 
[Describe your solution in 2-3 sentences]

Target Market: 
[Describe your target market and its size]

Traction to Date: 
[Provide key metrics, user numbers, revenue, or other indicators of traction]

Funding Status: 
[Bootstrap/Pre-seed/Seed funding amount raised if any]

TEAM:
[Brief background of key team members and their roles]

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
[What makes your startup unique compared to competitors?]

GOALS:
[What are your short-term and long-term goals?]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
[Any other relevant information you'd like to share]

I have attached the following documents to this email:
1. Pitch Deck (PDF)
2. [Any other relevant documents]

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to be featured on NEW-START-LIST.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Startup Name]
[Your Phone Number]
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