BestStartup US is published by Fair Media Group. This page explains how we report, source, correct, and fund our journalism so readers know exactly what standards our content is held to.
Who We Are
BestStartup US covers startup funding, founders, and emerging business news across the United States. The site is owned and operated by Fair Media Group, a digital publisher that also runs Welp Magazine and Daily Finance (df.media). Our editorial team researches and writes about companies, funding rounds, and regional startup ecosystems using publicly available sources, company announcements, and named databases such as Crunchbase, PitchBook, and state economic development records.
How We Report
Our reporting draws on primary sources wherever possible: company press releases, SEC filings, funding announcements, and statements from founders or investors. Regional and sector round-ups (for example, our state-by-state startup coverage) are compiled from publicly disclosed funding data and cross-checked against at least one independent source before publication.
Some content on BestStartup US, including recurring market and funding round-ups, is produced with the assistance of AI research and drafting tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed and edited by a member of our editorial team before publication, and every article is subject to the same accuracy standard regardless of how it was drafted.
Corrections Policy
We correct errors of fact promptly once verified. Minor corrections (spelling, formatting, broken links) are fixed without a note. Substantive corrections — incorrect figures, misattributed quotes, or factual errors that change the meaning of an article — are corrected in the article text with a dated correction note at the bottom of the piece. To report a factual error, contact us using the details on our Contact page.
Advertising & Editorial Independence
BestStartup US accepts sponsored content, contributed articles, and advertising, all detailed on our Media Pack and Advertise With Us pages. Sponsored and contributed content is clearly labeled as such. Advertisers and sponsors have no influence over our independent news coverage or editorial decisions.
Contact
Questions about a specific article, a correction request, or feedback on our editorial standards can be sent through our Contact page.
