StartupMonk Public API v1
The StartupMonk API lets you programmatically access business and event data. To get started, you need an API key.
https://startupmonk.talkytools.comAll API requests require the x-api-key header with a valid API key.
curl -H "x-api-key: lh_your_api_key_here" \
https://startupmonk.talkytools.com/api/v1/startupsRequests without a valid key will receive a 401 Unauthorized response.
Retrieve a paginated list of businesses.
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
page | integer | Page number | 1 |
limit | integer | Results per page (max 100) | 20 |
category | string | Filter by category slug | — |
search | string | Search by name, tagline, or description | — |
status | string | Filter by status | ACTIVE |
curl -H "x-api-key: lh_your_api_key_here" \
"https://startupmonk.talkytools.com/api/v1/startups?page=1&limit=10&category=fintech"{
"data": [
{
"id": "clxyz123",
"name": "PayFast",
"slug": "payfast",
"tagline": "Instant UPI payments for businesses",
"description": "...",
"website": "https://payfast.in",
"logoUrl": null,
"category": {
"name": "FinTech",
"slug": "fintech"
},
"industry": "Financial Services",
"location": "Mumbai",
"city": "Mumbai",
"country": "India",
"teamSize": "11-50",
"foundingYear": 2023,
"fundingStage": "Seed",
"fundingAmount": null,
"isFeatured": false,
"isVerified": true,
"viewCount": 142,
"createdAt": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
"updatedAt": "2025-02-01T08:00:00.000Z"
}
],
"pagination": {
"page": 1,
"limit": 10,
"total": 45,
"totalPages": 5
}
}Retrieve a paginated list of events.
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
page | integer | Page number | 1 |
limit | integer | Results per page (max 100) | 20 |
type | string | Filter by event type (e.g. HACKATHON, CONFERENCE, MEETUP) | — |
search | string | Search by name, description, or organizer | — |
upcoming | boolean | Set to 'true' for upcoming events only | — |
curl -H "x-api-key: lh_your_api_key_here" \
"https://startupmonk.talkytools.com/api/v1/events?upcoming=true&type=HACKATHON&limit=5"{
"data": [
{
"id": "clxyz456",
"name": "Build India Hackathon 2025",
"slug": "build-india-hackathon-2025",
"description": "...",
"bannerUrl": null,
"eventType": "HACKATHON",
"startDate": "2025-03-20T09:00:00.000Z",
"endDate": "2025-03-22T18:00:00.000Z",
"timezone": "Asia/Kolkata",
"isVirtual": false,
"city": "Bangalore",
"venue": "IISc Campus",
"virtualLink": null,
"organizerName": "StartupHub India",
"organizerEmail": "events@startuphub.in",
"registrationUrl": "https://buildindia.dev/register",
"ticketPrice": null,
"isFree": true,
"capacity": 500,
"isFeatured": true,
"viewCount": 320,
"createdAt": "2025-01-10T12:00:00.000Z",
"updatedAt": "2025-02-15T06:30:00.000Z"
}
],
"pagination": {
"page": 1,
"limit": 5,
"total": 12,
"totalPages": 3
}
}limit per request is 100.Need help? Manage your API keys