u/Happy-Profession-256

Solo dev. Last period I've been shipping builthere.eu, a curated launch platform, EU-first. Alternative to Product Hunt, but less complex.

Why:

1. PH's day runs on Pacific time, your launch peaks while your EU network is offline, competing with every US launch planned around US prime time.
2. PH's front page leans toward funded US startups with hunter networks. Bootstrapped EU makers without those connections get drowned out fast.
3. The current political climate is part of it too. Building something explicitly here, European-made, European-first, feels worth doing. Not anti-anything, just pro-something.

What's shipped: scheduled launches (max 4/weekday), upvotes, comments, maker profiles, launch calendar. Submissions open globally, identity stays European.

Currently in beta.

The real question: would you submit your product here?

Product is Built Here. Happy to share more in DM if anyone's interested.

Spent the last period shipping a launch platform, EU-first identity, submissions open globally.

Why I think the niche makes sense:

1. Product Hunt’s day runs on Pacific time. Workable for EU makers, but your launch peaks while your own network is wrapping up the workday, competing with US launches planned around US prime time.
2. PH’s front page leans toward funded US startups with hunter networks. Bootstrapped EU makers get drowned out fast.
3. Honestly? The current political climate is part of it too. Building something explicitly here, European-made, European-first, feels worth doing. Not anti-anything, just pro-something.

The micro angle: not trying to out-feature PH. Cap of 4 launches per weekday, simple upvote/comment model.

Stage: pre-revenue, beta.

Questions for this sub:
- Does a micro launch platform have enough TAM if you geo-narrow to \~30 EU countries?
- Would you submit your own product, or is “EU-focused audience” a downgrade vs. PH’s global reach?

Product is Built Here. Happy to share the link in the comments.