Limited to 10 sponsors

Reach indie founders who buy tools

Scrappy Startups is read by bootstrapped founders, indie hackers, and SaaS builders. Native sponsor placement in the leaderboard — no banners, no bots.

Monthly sponsorship

$99/month

Flat rate · 30-day run · max 10 slots

  • Native row in the main leaderboard
  • Shown across 3 position slots per page load
  • Equal rotation with other sponsors
  • Your logo, tagline, and CTA button
  • Dofollow link to your website
  • Goes live within 24h of payment
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Indie founder audience

Your ad is seen by founders, builders, and SaaS buyers actively looking for tools.

Native placement

Sponsor rows blend into the leaderboard — no banner blindness, higher CTR than display ads.

Trust by association

Appearing alongside verified revenue products signals credibility for your brand.

Instant go-live

Approved sponsors go live same day. No bureaucratic ad review cycles.

Frequently asked questions

Apply for a sponsor slot

We'll review your application within 24 hours and send an invoice. Payment is $99 via Stripe.

Max 120 characters. Shown under your product name.

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