Startup League

What Startup League does

Startup League is a free startup support program operated by Radix Domain Solutions Pte. Ltd., the corporate entity behind the Radix registry of new top-level domains. Founded in 2016 and headquartered operationally in the UAE (RAK Economic Zone) with the New York-listed city indicating marketing presence, the program rewards promising early-stage startups that register domains on Radix's new TLDs (.tech, .online, .site, .store, .space, .press, .fun, .agency). Qualifying startups receive free domain registration for the first year, VIP access to premium domain names, event sponsorship covering 25-100% of booth costs at global tech conferences, branded merchandise, and PR support across platforms including Tech.EU and TNW.

The program's core products are: event sponsorship (minimum 25% booth cost coverage, up to 100% for top-selected startups), marketing and PR support, free domain registration with two complimentary email accounts, VIP domain name access, and customized branded schwag. Startup League does not develop proprietary technology; it operates as a marketing channel and community-building initiative that leverages Radix's TLD registry customer base.

Startup League's business model is entirely non-revenue-generating from the program's perspective. It is funded by Radix as a marketing initiative to drive adoption of Radix's new TLDs among early-stage startups. There are no membership fees, equity requirements, or monetization mechanics. The program acquires startups through a website application form and supports them at events including Web Summit, Collision, RISE, TNW, TechCrunch Disrupt, and Slush. Headcount of 11-50 reflects Radix staff supporting the program, not a standalone company workforce. The entity has no disclosed funding rounds, no revenue, no patents, and no independent corporate structure — it is a strategic marketing initiative of its parent.

Name

Startup League

Legal name

Radix Domain Solutions Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://startupleague.online

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Startup League is a free Radix-powered support program that provides event sponsorship (25-100% booth costs), marketing and PR support, branded merchandise, and free domain registration to early-stage startups using Radix's new top-level domain extensions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Support Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Startup support program
• Event sponsorship services
• Startup marketing support
• Domain registration benefits
• Startup community platform

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Startup Support Program: Startup League is a free support program for early-stage startups. It is funded by Radix as part of their marketing initiative to promote new top-level domain extensions. The program provides event sponsorship, marketing support, and branded merchandise to qualifying startups at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Startup League is a free, application-based support program for early-stage startups that register their primary website on Radix's new top-level domain extensions (.tech, .online, .site, .store, .space, .press, .fun, .agency). Selected member startups receive cash sponsorship of 25–100% of event booth costs at global tech conferences, marketing and PR support including blog and social media promotion, free first-year domain registration with two email accounts, VIP access to premium domain names, and custom branded merchandise. The program is funded by Radix as a marketing initiative to drive adoption of its new TLDs among the early-stage startup ecosystem.

Product overview

Startup League is a unified support program for early-stage startups that combines multiple services: free domain name registration on Radix's new TLDs (including .tech, .store, .online, .site, .space, .press, .fun, .agency), event sponsorship for global tech conferences (with 100% sponsorship for top-selected startups and 25%+ for others), marketing and PR support across leading platforms, branded merchandise, and access to mentor hours and investor meetings. The program is designed to help startups using Radix domains gain visibility, forge partnerships, and attract investment at events like Web Summit, TechCrunch Disrupt, RISE, TNW, and Slush.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup League Program Core free membership program that bundles event sponsorship, marketing/PR support, free domain registration, VIP domain access, and branded merchandise for qualifying early-stage startups using Radix TLDs (.tech, .online, .site, .store, .space, .press, .fun, .agency).
• Event Sponsorship Direct financial sponsorship of 25–100% of booth costs when qualifying startups exhibit at global tech and startup events such as Web Summit, Collision, RISE, TNW, and TechCrunch Disrupt.
• Marketing and PR Support PR shoutouts and promotional coverage for member startups across the Startup League blog, social media channels, and partner platforms such as Tech.EU and TNW.
• Free Domain Registration Complimentary first-year domain registration on any of Radix's new top-level domains (.tech, .store, .online, .site, .space, .press, .fun, .agency) for qualifying startups, plus two complementary email accounts.
• VIP Domain Name Access VIP access to premium Radix TLD domain names so member startups can secure distinctive, brandable web identities.
• Branded Schwag Custom-branded merchandise including t-shirts, pens, badges, and stickers customized for each member startup for use at events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-100% event booth sponsorship for qualifying startups
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• WHubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2018Hong Kong startup ecosystem partner that helped spread the word about Startup League's free ALPHA stands at RISE Conference 2018. WHub is a startup community platform in Hong Kong.
• StartupsHKminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2018Hong Kong startup organization that partnered with Startup League to promote free booth sponsorship opportunities at RISE Conference to local startups.
• EntrepreneurHKminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2018Hong Kong entrepreneur network that collaborated with Startup League to spread awareness about RISE Conference sponsorship opportunities among the local startup community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global startup accelerator network with mentorship-driven programs. Targets similar early-stage founders with a heavier touch model, providing access to a mentor network and demo events in exchange for equity.
• Founders Forum: Invite-only community and events platform for tech founders, providing networking and visibility at intimate summits. Operates in adjacent territory to Startup League's event-sponsorship value proposition but for a more elite, later-stage audience.
• AWS Activate: Amazon's flagship startup program offering cloud credits, technical support, and training to early-stage startups. While much larger in benefit value, it competes for the same founder mindshare and addresses overlapping pain points (high startup costs, need for visibility and infrastructure support).
• Google for Startups: Google's global startup program offering cloud credits, mentorship, and access to Google experts, events, and investors. Operates in many of the same geographies and at many of the same events (Web Summit, TNW) as Startup League.
• Stripe Atlas: Helps startups incorporate, get a bank account, and access Stripe payments infrastructure. While not a sponsorship program, it targets the same founder pain points (overhead of launching) and increasingly bundles event/visibility support.
• Y Combinator: The world's most prominent startup accelerator, providing seed funding, mentorship, and Demo Day visibility. Operates at the same elite startup events and targets a similar early-stage founder segment, though takes equity in exchange.
• Microsoft for Startups: Provides Azure credits, GitHub access, and mentorship to early-stage startups, directly competing for the same founders Startup League targets with materially more substantial benefits.

Direct peers

• F6S: Global startup network and deals platform that aggregates startup programs, accelerators, and perks (cloud credits, software discounts, event sponsorships). Competes for the same founder attention and offers a more comprehensive, searchable directory of benefits.

Others

• Crunchbase: Startup data platform with event listings, news, and discovery features that overlap with Startup League's content and event-marketing channels. Not a direct competitor but a complementary ecosystem player serving the same founder audience.

Emerging players

• Namecheap: Domain registrar that has historically offered free or discounted domains to early-stage startups and student developers, positioning as a low-friction alternative to Radix's TLD portfolio for startup branding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StartupLeagueHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/13200905

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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