GeekWire Startup List at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Domain rating
- DR 86
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- geekwire.com/submit-startup/
What GeekWire Startup List is and who it's for
GeekWire is a technology news site covering startups and innovation in the Pacific Northwest. Its Startup List is a database of technology startups headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia. The list is used as the basis for the GeekWire 200, a monthly ranking of top startups in the region. Entries are reviewed by a human and company information and physical address are verified before publication.
Investors, journalists, and tech professionals looking for startups in the Pacific Northwest.
It lists
- Technology startups
- Companies headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or Brit
- Companies founded less than 15 years ago
- Privately-owned companies
It doesn't take
- Companies outside Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia
- Companies founded 15 or more years ago
- Subsidiaries, publicly traded, or majority private equity-owned companies
- Service providers and marketing agencies
How to submit to GeekWire Startup List, step by step
Submit your startup via the online form at geekwire.com/submit-startup/. There is no fee.
Check eligibility
Confirm your startup is a technology company headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia, founded less than 15 years ago, and privately owned.
Fill out the submission form
Go to geekwire.com/submit-startup/ and complete the required fields. The form includes a reCAPTCHA.
Submit for human review
A human reviewer checks your submission and verifies your company information and physical address.
Wait for publication
If accepted, your startup appears in the GeekWire Startup List database.
GeekWire Startup List pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Startup List submission | Free | Listing in the GeekWire Startup List database |
Why GeekWire Startup List submissions get rejected or stall
- Company is headquartered outside Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia
- Company was founded 15 or more years ago
- Company is a subsidiary, publicly traded, or majority owned by private equity
- Company is a service provider or marketing agency
- Company information or physical address cannot be verified
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Do not submit a separate entry for the GeekWire 200 if your startup is already on the Startup List.
- Make sure your physical address is accurate and verifiable.
- Only submit if your startup is a technology company in the specified region.
Our take on GeekWire Startup List
Submit here if your startup is a privately-owned tech company headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia and founded less than 15 years ago. The listing is free and gets you into the database used for the GeekWire 200 ranking. Expect a human review and address verification before publication.
GeekWire Startup List FAQ
How much does it cost to list my startup on GeekWire?
It is free to submit your startup to the GeekWire Startup List.
What are the requirements to be listed?
Your startup must be a technology company headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia, founded less than 15 years ago, and privately owned. Service providers and marketing agencies are not accepted.
Do I need to create an account to submit?
No, you can submit directly via the online form without creating an account.
Checked against GeekWire Startup List's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: geekwire.com, geekwire.com/submit-startup/. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
