Community Radar

Best Companies Built in Public

Builders shipping in public with obsessive transparency.

This list highlights indie and venture-backed founders who share their dashboards, revenue numbers, and experiments in real time. It is ideal for investors and operators studying authentic storytelling.

Signals to monitor

Monthly build-in-public threads, Loom changelog videos, and transparent KPI dashboards.

Where to go deeper

Read the Startups category posts and subscribe to the newsletter to watch new launches.

What sets these companies apart

  • Open metrics culture—founders who publish revenue, churn, or product roadmaps.
  • Tight-knit communities that convert beta users into advocates.
  • Clear monetization experiments with consistent learning loops.

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Frequently asked questions

Do these startups share financial data?
Most highlight revenue ranges or growth screenshots, giving you enough signal to qualify momentum.
Are these all indie builders?
No. We track indie hackers and teams inside YC-style accelerators who still publish their numbers.