The Derivate X Startup SEO Program
You’ve built something great.
You’ve got real users, product-market fit signals, maybe even a little funding.
But let’s be honest: You’re not ready to drop $8K/month on SEO yet and most agencies won’t talk to you unless you do.
That’s exactly why we built this program.
Who The Startup Program Is For?
You’re a startup in the early growth stage and:
You’ve built and launched your SaaS product
You’ve seen early traction or signs of PMF
You know SEO and content will compound, but you don’t have in-house bandwidth
You want a real strategy, not templates or “SEO packages”
You’re not at enterprise budget levels yet (and don’t need to be)
If that’s you, this program is for you.
Why We’re Doing This
At Derivate X, we typically work with SaaS brands on $8K+ monthly retainers.
That’s what it takes to run full-scale SEO systems with LLM optimization, content, backlinks, and dashboards.
But we’ve seen too many promising startups get ignored by “serious” agencies, just because their budgets aren’t “big enough” yet.
We think that’s dumb.
So we’re carving out time for 20 early-stage SaaS companies to build the foundation that sets them up for long-term organic dominance.
It’s not charity. It’s smart long-term partnership-building with startups that will become category leaders.
What You Get
(at a Startup-Accessible Rate)
We’ll scope based on what moves the needle fastest for your stage:
- Foundational SEO Audit
- Fastest Route to First Organic Users
- LLM Visibility Quick Wins (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini)
- Homepage & Feature Page Optimization
- SEO-First Content Ideas (prioritized by intent)
- Site Structure & Indexing Fixes
- Roadmap for Next 6 Months of SEO
- Light execution, smart feedback loops
No filler. No fluff. No PDF reports collecting dust.
Just real strategy, smart moves, and compounding visibility.
Startup Program Details
- Limited to 20 startups only
- Selection is first come, first reviewed
- We’re industry agnostic but SaaS focused (LLMs, AI, DevTools, FinTech, HRTech, etc.)
- Not everyone will be accepted. We’ll only work with teams where we can drive real results
- If selected, we’ll reach out directly with next steps
- If not, we’ll notify you politely and keep you on the waitlist for the next cohort
SaaS Categories We Work With
We specialize in SEO for:
- PropTech (real estate CRMs, listing portals, tenant/owner dashboards)
- LegalTech (contract automation, case management, client intake SaaS)
- HealthTech (telehealth, compliance tools, EMRs, appointment systems)
- InsurTech (underwriting platforms, agent portals, claims processors)
- EdTech (learning platforms for schools, tutors, or certification bodies)
- GovTech (SaaS platforms for public sector workflows)
- Niche SaaS platforms targeting SMBs or local/regional verticals (e.g., salon management, gym scheduling, field ops)
If your product has a specific audience and a specific job to do, we build SEO that matches that precision.
Ready to Get Strategic SEO Support Before You’re “Big Enough”?
Apply now.
Spots are limited, selection is rolling.
Let’s build something that compounds.
