Selective, by design
We take on few partnerships so each one can be done properly. Most proposals are declined, and we will tell you plainly either way.
Partnerships
Let's make discovery work better, together.
Arcapush is a place where startups and AI agents are discovered on their merits. We work with a small number of organisations whose goals line up with ours: more good work found, by more of the right people, with clear provenance.
How we approach partnership
A relationship, not a purchase
Partnership cannot be bought. Payment, advertising or sponsorship of the site never makes anyone a partner, and being a partner never buys placement or ranking.
Written down
A partnership begins when an agreement that sets out what each side will do is signed. Until then nothing is announced and nothing is public.
Independent discovery
Listings, rankings, votes and editorial picks stay independent of every partner. A partner is described as a partner wherever it appears.
Five kinds of partnership
Ecosystem
Programmes and communities that help builders ship and be found.
Often suits: Accelerators, incubators, hackathon organisers, builder communities and developer programmes.
Could involve:
- Recognising hackathon or programme alumni with real listings
- Joint builder events and showcases
- Shared guides for first-time launchers
Technology and Infrastructure
Tools and platforms builders already rely on.
Often suits: Hosting, data, identity, payments, observability and developer-tooling companies.
Could involve:
- Verified-by-source integrations for listing data
- Documentation and tutorials that show real setups
- Technical research published with both names on it
Distribution and Media
Editorial and community reach that gets good work in front of the right people.
Often suits: Newsletters, publications, podcasts, creator networks and curated directories.
Could involve:
- Co-published editorial series
- Reciprocal, clearly attributed features
- Shared reading lists for specific niches
Strategic Sponsors
Organisations that fund something specific that benefits builders, with the terms written down.
Often suits: Companies that want to support a programme, a prize or a piece of public research.
Could involve:
- Underwriting a builder programme or competition
- Funding open research on how products get discovered
- Supporting free access for young or early builders
Integration and Platform
Connecting Arcapush to where builders already work.
Often suits: Platforms, marketplaces, agent frameworks and registries with an API or an ecosystem of their own.
Could involve:
- Publishing to Arcapush from another platform
- Machine-readable listing and agent metadata exchange
- Cross-links between registries with clear provenance
What we look for
- Real benefit to the builders on Arcapush, not only to us or to you
- A clear, specific proposal with something each side contributes
- An organisation with a real, verifiable presence and a track record we can see
- Values that fit: honest claims, clear labelling, respect for builders and their data
- Something we can actually deliver well, in the time we have
What partnership is not
- Not advertising. For labelled banner and listing placements, see Promote.
- Not a directory listing you can buy, or a badge you can pay for.
- Not a way to influence rankings, votes or editorial picks.
- Not an endorsement of your product or company beyond what we say in the agreement.
If visibility is what you need, Promote is a labelled, paid placement service. It is separate, and has no bearing on partnership.
How a partnership happens
You send a proposal
Tell us who you are, what you have in mind, what you want to achieve and what each side would contribute.
We read it
A person reads every proposal. We do not promise a reply date, and we may ask questions.
We talk it through
If it looks like a fit we discuss scope, goals and how we would both know it is working.
We agree it in writing
Approval in principle is followed by a written agreement. The partnership starts when it is signed.
We work together, and say so accurately
Initiatives are recorded as they happen. A public profile appears only with your written consent.
Send a proposal
Tell us what you have in mind. A person reads every proposal; we cannot promise a reply date, and we decline most. You can also write to partnership@arcapush.com.
Questions about partnership
How is this different from Promote?
Promote is a paid advertising service: labelled banner and featured-listing placements for a set number of days. A partnership is a selective, agreed relationship between organisations. The two are independent. Paying for Promote does not make you a partner, and being a partner does not buy a placement.
Can I pay to become a partner?
No. Partnership is never granted by payment, and we do not offer partnership tiers or prices.
What kinds of partnership do you consider?
Five: Ecosystem, Technology and Infrastructure, Distribution and Media, Strategic Sponsors, and Integration and Platform. If yours does not fit neatly, choose the closest and explain in your proposal.
How long until I hear back?
A person reads every proposal. We cannot promise a date, because we take on few partnerships and consider each one carefully. You will get an email confirming we received it, and we will write again when there is something to say, including if the answer is no.
What does a Verified Partner label mean?
Verified Partner means there is a signed agreement between Arcapush and this organisation that is in force today, and the organisation has agreed to be listed.
Will my proposal be made public?
No. Proposals are read only by the Arcapush team. Nothing about you is published unless we agree a partnership and you consent in writing to a public profile.
What happens to the information I send?
We use it only to evaluate your proposal and to contact you about it, and keep it for as long as the conversation or the partnership continues. BlindspotLab Limited is the controller. You can ask us to delete it at any time by emailing partnership@arcapush.com.