Cloudflare for Startups: $10k credits for bootstrapped startups, up to $350k
The offer
$10k–$350k credits
Discount code
No code needed
Tier 3 ($10k): bootstrapped or self-funded, under $1M raised. Tier 2 ($100k): under $5M raised and funded by an affiliated partner. Tier 1 ($350k): $5M+ raised and funded by an affiliated partner. All: founded within the last 10 years, up to Series B, building a tech product, live public website, for-profit, business email on your domain, first-time applicants only. Credits last a year.
Step by step
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Log in to save your progress.
Check your tier
Read the tier criteria on the Cloudflare for Startups page. Bootstrapped teams with under $1M raised fit Tier 3.
Create a Cloudflare account
Sign up with a business email that matches your company domain.
Submit the application
Click "Apply now" and fill in company, funding and product details. Partner-backed startups add their investor information.
Wait for approval
If accepted, the credits are applied to your Cloudflare account for one year.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need investors to apply?
No. Tier 3 ($10k) is for bootstrapped or self-funded startups with under $1M raised. Higher tiers require funding from an affiliated partner.
Source: cloudflare.com/forstartups