Burn on infra
Engineering hours poured into serving instead of product.
Startups Program
Start small.
Scale to planet size.
An open invitation for founders: build on the same real-time platform as the enterprise, with the headroom to find product-market fit.
Free to start · No card required · Live in minutes
2×
the free allowance of typical platforms
1 API
for every model
5-day
billing cycles keep cash visible
0
infrastructure to run
Runway is precious. Don’t spend it on plumbing.
Early-stage teams lose weeks to infrastructure and budget to surprise bills — time and money better spent on customers.
Unpredictable cost
Bills that jump just as you start to grow.
Re-platforming later
The prototype stack that can’t handle success.
Capabilities
Built for founders
Everything you need to move fast now and scale later.
Generous free tier
About twice what typical platforms give, to start.
Every model
Try the whole catalog without new integrations.
Cash-friendly billing
Five-day cycles mean spend never sneaks up.
Investor-ready metrics
Usage and cost data you can show your board.
Founder guidance
Advice on models, architecture and cost from our team.
Scales with you
The same platform from first user to millionth.
How it works
Join the program
- 1
Start free
Create an account and start building today.
- 2
Apply
Tell us about your startup through our contact page.
- 3
Grow
Get guidance and support as you scale.
Use cases
Founders build
AI-native products
Companies where AI is the product.
Vertical copilots
Assistants for a specific industry.
Developer tools
Products that make engineers faster.
Consumer apps
Experiences that delight at scale.
Outcomes
What startups get
Weeks
saved on infra
Ship product, not plumbing.
2×
free headroom
More room to find product-market fit.
0
re-platforming
Build once, scale on the same API.
Every giant was once a startup.
We’ll help you get there faster.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Who can apply?
Early-stage startups building with AI. It’s an open invitation — tell us about yours.
What does the program include?
Generous free usage, guidance from our team and a platform built to scale with you. Talk to us about specifics.
Do I need funding to apply?
No. We care about what you’re building.
Can I start before applying?
Yes. Sign up free today and apply whenever you’re ready.
What happens as we grow?
You stay on the same platform and API, with usage-metered billing every five days.
Build the next big thing here.
Start free today and tell us about your startup.