Best startup newsletters
The best startup newsletters on Amazing Newsletters are Techstars Startup Digest and CB Insights Newsletter for startup and venture news, StrictlyVC for the funding side, and Failory for lessons on avoiding the mistakes that sink startups. Andrew Chen writes weekly essays on growth and network effects, and Starter Story shares detailed case studies of real businesses. Most are free; check the price on each listing.
FAQ
Is there a newsletter with startup ideas?
Yes. Half Baked shares new startup business ideas, Needs To Exist sends one startup idea every weekday, and Startups.fyi shows profitable startups and side projects, including how much they make.
Which startup newsletters help with fundraising?
Venture Scout helps early-stage software founders get traction and reach VCs. StrictlyVC is written for VCs and founders, and Mattermark covers VC and startup trends for both.
What should a first-time founder read?
Failory focuses on avoiding the mistakes that lead to failure, and Fake Mayo shares how founders got their first customers. BS-Startup-Advice takes apart common startup advice that doesn't hold up.
How is this different from business newsletters?
This page is about building and funding startups. For general business news and strategy, see the business newsletters page.











































