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How to find customers for hardware startups
Hardware founders rarely search for “hardware startups” by name. They post a question: they need manufacturers, prototyping and PCB help, they are fed up with PCBWay, or they want a recommendation from peers. Those posts are your warmest leads.
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The free lead report shows 5 recent buyer-intent posts from Reddit and Hacker News. No login.
Buyer phrases to track
Phrases hardware founders use when they are close to choosing hardware startups:
- “looking for contract manufacturer”
- “best contract manufacturer for founders”
- “alternative to PCBWay”
- “JLCPCB too expensive”
- “what do you use for manufacturers, prototyping and PCB help”
- “recommend pcb design service”
- “PCBWay vs contract manufacturers”
Real example posts
Public posts matching buyer-intent phrases, from Reddit (via the PullPush archive) and Hacker News. Shown as examples only; read each community’s rules before replying.
- Ask HN: Can you recommend a PCB designer?
Hacker News · 2024-10-05 · 19 comments
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FAQ
Where do hardware founders ask for hardware startups?
Mostly in niche communities such as r/hardware, r/PCB, r/manufacturing, and on Hacker News for technical products. The example posts on this page came from Hacker News.
What should I search for to find hardware startups buyers?
Phrases buyers actually type, such as “looking for contract manufacturer”, “alternative to PCBWay” and “what do you use for manufacturers, prototyping and PCB help”, rather than your brand name.
Can I promote my product in those threads?
Only where the community rules allow it, and always disclose that you make the product. Answer the question first; mention your product once, if it genuinely fits.
Does LeadPerch post replies for me?
No. LeadPerch finds and scores posts and drafts a disclosed reply. You edit and post it yourself.
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