Airbyte Startup Program (YC)

Open-source data movement / ELT platform giving large Airbyte Cloud credits to Y Combinator startups.

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Airbyte Startup Program (YC) is a databases and data perk from Airbyte worth $75,000 in credits, for startups in a partner accelerator that have raised under $5M.

Value: $75K
Who qualifies: Accelerator-backed
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Airbyte Startup Program (YC)

$75,000 in Airbyte Cloud credits, plus priority support (sub-10-minute average response), a guaranteed workshop spot, swag, and free learning platform access.

Source: The provider's official program page (airbyte.com/company/ycombinator-startup-promotion) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Seed Series A Accelerator-backed

Funding / backing: Accelerator-backed
Startup stage: Seed, Series A
Funding-raised cap: Under $5.0M raised
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Credits applied to Airbyte Cloud usage.
Other requirements: Must be in a current or any previous Y Combinator batch, have raised under $5M total, and be a new (not existing) Airbyte customer.

How to claim

How to apply for Airbyte Startup Program (YC)

What to have ready

Confirmation of your accelerator / investor backing (a referral or partner code)
Proof you have raised under $5.0M

Steps to apply

1Claim the credits with the form on Airbyte's Y Combinator startup promotion page (YC batch required).

Good to know: Headline $75k tier is YC-gated; not valid for existing customers. The old /company/startup-program page is gone (404); the YC promotion page states 'Eligible companies will be granted $75,000 in credits' and carries the claim form.

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Source: The provider's official program page (airbyte.com/company/ycombinator-startup-promotion) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Confirmed on November 14, 2026: the page still states “Eligible companies will be granted $75,000 in credits”

Value is the headline maximum Airbyte advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

Airbyte Startup Program (YC): common questions

How much is Airbyte Startup Program (YC) worth?

Airbyte Startup Program (YC) is worth $75,000 in credits.

Who qualifies for Airbyte Startup Program (YC)?

Airbyte Startup Program (YC) is for seed and Series A startups in a partner accelerator that have raised under $5M. Must be in a current or any previous Y Combinator batch, have raised under $5M total, and be a new (not existing) Airbyte customer.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Airbyte Startup Program (YC)?

Yes. Airbyte Startup Program (YC) requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. Must be in a current or any previous Y Combinator batch, have raised under $5M total, and be a new (not existing) Airbyte customer.

How do I apply for Airbyte Startup Program (YC)?

Claim the credits with the form on Airbyte's Y Combinator startup promotion page (YC batch required).

How long do I have to use Airbyte Startup Program (YC), and does it expire?

Credits applied to Airbyte Cloud usage.

Is Airbyte Startup Program (YC) available outside the US?

Airbyte Startup Program (YC) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Has Airbyte Startup Program (YC) changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read Airbyte's page for it 3 times since August 15, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

Airbyte Startup Program (YC)'s terms over time

We have read Airbyte's page for it (airbyte.com/company/ycombinator-startup-promotion) 3 times since August 15, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

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