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Coliseo – open-source Head to Head ELO ranking of top startups

Coliseo – open-source Head to Head ELO ranking of top startups

by rossgarlick·Jul 14, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozyNiche Gem

Daily pseudonymous startup voting game with live ELO leaderboards.

Strengths
  • •Three distinct voting vectors (momentum, conviction, talent) capture more nuance than simple upvotes.
  • •Open-source license invites community contributions to the ranking algorithm and data.
  • •Swap feature lets users replace unfamiliar companies to keep the voting flow moving.
Weaknesses
  • •Startup ranking is a crowded space with Crunchbase, PitchBook, and Product Hunt already dominating.
  • •Pseudonymous voting lacks verification, making the data susceptible to manipulation or bias.
Category
Social
Target Audience

Startup enthusiasts, investors, and founders tracking market sentiment

Similar To

Product Hunt · Crunchbase · Lemniscate

Post Description

A daily psuedonymous game to pit top startups H2H across 3 vectors - momentum, long term conviction, and talent/culture - and create a composite leaderboard.

Opensource license - looking for players, feedback, and contributors!

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