How Opportunities Work
Written By Guglielmo Vaccaro
Last updated 25 days ago
The marketplace connecting founders, talent, and investors around real needs
Opportunities are structured posts that describe what you're looking for or offering in the startup ecosystem. Each opportunity is linked to a startup page, so anyone viewing it can instantly see the context, metrics, and traction behind the company.
How It Works
Both sides benefit:
💡 Ready to post? Go to Publish, click "Create your first opportunity", and choose your type.
The 4 Types of Opportunities
You can filter all types at the top of the Opportunities Marketplace: Hiring, Fundraising, Co-Founder, and For Sale.
💼 Hiring
A startup is looking for talent to join the team.
What you'll fill in:
Role (e.g. Frontend Developer, CFO, Growth Lead)
Seniority & contract type (Full-time, Contract, Advisory)
Compensation & equity range
Key skills & tags (e.g. React, legal, remote)
Short role description
How it works for candidates: They see your opportunity card, click to apply, and reach out through the CTA on your startup or founder profile.
💰 Fundraising
A startup is currently raising a round and wants investor visibility.
What you'll fill in:
Round stage (Seed, Series A, etc.)
Target amount & amount already raised
Current valuation
Expected closing date
Brief pitch on how funds will be used
How it works for investors: They see your round details alongside your verified metrics, then reach out through your startup's contact or profile CTA.
🤝 Co-Founder
A founder needs a technical or business co-founder to complete the team.
What you'll fill in:
Role needed (e.g. CTO, Head of Growth)
Equity share & time commitment
Required skills & experience
Your startup vision & what kind of partner fits
How it works for potential co-founders: They discover your startup, review your vision and metrics, and connect if there's a match.
🔑 For Sale
A founder wants to sell a startup, product, or asset.
What you'll fill in:
Asking price
Revenue / MRR (if available)
Brief description of the asset
Why you're selling
How it works for buyers: They scan acquisition opportunities, review key financials at a glance, and open the full details to evaluate the deal.
Where Opportunities Appear
Every opportunity you publish lives in 3 places:
Filtering & Discovery
Anyone can browse the Opportunities Marketplace and filter by:
All Opportunities
Hiring
Fundraising
Co-Founder
For Sale
💡 Growth and Lifetime users unlock Advanced Filters for more precise matching.
Why Opportunities Matter
Opportunities turn static profiles into an active dealflow engine. Instead of just listing who you are, you signal exactly what you need right now, and let the right people respond.
By combining verified startup pages with structured opportunity cards, StartupPage makes it faster for everyone to find the right match and take action immediately.
Get Started
Go to Publish
Click "Create your first opportunity"
Choose between Hiring, Fundraising, Co-Founder, or For Sale
Fill in the details and publish
⚠️ Some opportunity types require a startup linked to your profile. If you haven't added one yet, go to My Startups first.