Claude for Startups

Anthropic · Startup program · checked Nov 9, 2026 today

Venture-backed startups can apply for free Claude credits and priority rate limits.

You may be eligible to receive up to $100K in additional API credits, claimed through your VC..

From anthropic.com , checked Nov 9, 2026.

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ChangedOct 18, 20263 weeks ago
Up to $100,000 credits
~~Claude credits for VC-backed~~ to Up to $100,000 credits
The program now explicitly specifies up to $100,000 in additional API credits available through VCs.
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