On the wire
Startup of the Week

One week. One startup. A global audience.

Every week we feature one startup: the founders’ story, their traction and, if they’re raising, their pitch deck, published to our global network of media, founders and investors.

01 — This week

This week’s startup.

Week 01 · Coming soon

Our first Startup of the Week will be announced soon.

Applications are open now. Could it be you?

STARTUP OF THE WEEKExample deck
01 / 05Problem

What’s broken, and for whom

Name the customer and the pain in one sentence.
Hours lostMoney wastedDeals missed
02 / 05Solution

How you fix it

Show the product doing the job, not a feature list.
→Done
03 / 05Market

How big the opportunity is

Total, serviceable and obtainable market, with sources.
TAM · SAM · SOM
04 / 05Traction

Proof that it’s working

Users, revenue, growth or pilots, as a simple chart.
05 / 05Team

Why you’ll win

The founders, their edge and who you’re hiring next.
CEOCTONext hire
Your startup here. Applications open
02 — Every feature includes

A full story, not just a logo.

Each feature gets its own page on Premium NewsWire, announced to our global network.

The founders’ story

The problem they saw, what they built and why it matters now.

Traction

The numbers and milestones that show it’s working.

Founder Q&A

Three questions answered in the founders’ own words.

Pitch deck (optional)

For startups that are raising, their deck for investors to read.

Press release

An announcement of the feature, distributed to our global media network.

Digital certificate

A shareable Startup of the Week certificate for LinkedIn, X, Instagram and your website.

03 — How it works

From application to feature week.

APPLYFEATURE WEEK

Apply

Send your startup’s details, your strongest traction and, optionally, your deck.

Editorial selection

Our editors choose one startup per week. Premium stories only.

Prepare

We interview the founders and write the feature and announcement with you.

Go global

Your feature goes live and the announcement goes out to our network.

04 — Archive

Past features.

Past features will appear here each week.

Apply for Startup of the Week

Tell us about your startup. We review every application and feature one startup each week.

What we look for

StoryA clear problem, a sharp solution and a reason it matters now
TractionUsers, revenue, pilots or partners you can show
FoundersA team willing to answer three questions in their own words
ShareableNothing confidential, ready for a public audience
05 — FAQ

Startup of the Week questions.

What is Startup of the Week?

Each week we feature one startup on Premium NewsWire: the founders’ story, their traction, a short founder Q&A and, if they’re raising, their pitch deck. We announce each feature with a press release to our global media network and promote it on our social channels.

How is the startup chosen?

Our editors review every application and pick one startup per week with a clear story, real traction and material that is ready to share publicly. Premium stories only.

Do I have to share a pitch deck?

No. The deck is optional. Startups that are raising usually include one; others are featured on their story and traction alone.

Is anything kept confidential?

No. Features are public. Only share information and a deck version you’re happy for anyone to read, and leave out confidential financials or customer names you haven’t agreed to share.

How do I apply?

Fill in the application form on the Startup of the Week page. If you’re selected, we’ll confirm your feature week and prepare the story and announcement with you.

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Still have a question? Contact our team or book a free consultation.

06 — Call to action

Ready to tell the world your story?

Apply above, or book a call to plan a launch, funding or viral campaign around your feature.