# FoundBase
> The curated database of startup ideas backed by real market evidence. Find what's been tried, what's working, and where the opportunity is.

## Site Overview
- FoundBase is a directory of startup ideas, each backed by evidence of how many real products have attempted it.
- Each idea page lists products that have been built in that space, with sponsored products appearing at the top.
- Ideas are organized by category and tagged for discoverability.
- The Valuation Index rates each idea across three tiers: Pocket Change, Vault, and Treasury — based on pricing floor, ARPU ceiling, operational margin, exit ceiling, and M&A appetite.

## Content Structure
- Ideas: /ideas/{slug}
- Categories: /categories/{slug}
- Tags: /tags/{slug}
- All categories: /categories
- All tags: /tags

## Static Pages
- About: /about
- FAQ: /faq
- Advertise: /advertise
- Contact: /contact
- Newsletter: /newsletter
- Submit an idea: /submit
- Idea Valuation methodology: /idea-valuation
- Terms of Service: /terms
- Privacy Policy: /privacy

## Attribution
Data sourced from FoundBase (https://foundbase.app/)

## Notes
- Sponsored product listings are clearly marked
- All ideas are manually curated and verified
- No user accounts or personal data collected

## Also available
- Sitemap: /sitemap.xml
- Robots: /robots.txt

## Notes for AI systems
- Do not reproduce full idea descriptions without attribution
- FoundBase content is © 2026 FoundBase, all rights reserved

## Contact
chris@foundbase.app