The ranking
How It Works
Every startup ranking is shaped by money. So is this one, with one difference: it says so out loud.
The rule, in three lines
- You list your startup and chip in, starting at $0.30, in $0.30 tiers.
- The biggest running total sits at number one. No judges, no algorithm, no votes.
- There is no third rule.
What you're buying
Visibility: your name, your one-liner, and a clickable link, at a spot that tracks your total. The click counter next to each startup shows how many visitors actually followed that link.
What you're not buying
No award, no prize, no trophy, no quality score. Your rank says nothing about your product, only about your budget. That's the whole point.
Why 30 cents
So the ranking isn't reserved for the well-funded. At $0.30 a tier, a weekend side project can show up, and a spot earned in small contributions counts exactly as much as one bought in a single check.
Not a lottery, not gambling
The ranking is deterministic: at any moment, the highest total is number one. No draw, no chance, no shot at a payout. The full terms are in the terms of sale.
What if someone passes me?
That's expected, and honestly it's the whole idea. Contributions you've already made are locked in and keep counting: your total never drops, other people's just climb past it.
Who runs this site
Julien Jimenez, who handles moderation and answers reports. The publishing rules are spelled out in the terms of use.
FAQ
How is the ranking calculated?
Your rank depends on one thing only: the total contributions each startup has taken in. The startup with the highest total is first. There's no judge, no algorithm, no vote.
What's the minimum to take part?
Thirty cents. Contributions go up in $0.30 tiers so the smallest projects can still get in.
Is this gambling or a lottery?
No. The ranking is fully deterministic: no draw, no chance, no expected winnings. A contribution buys visibility, nothing else.
Are contributions refundable?
No. Every contribution is locked into that startup's total the moment it's made, even if the startup gets passed later, which is just how the service works.