Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program

Up to $100,000 in Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage credits for data-intensive early-stage startups, with credits Backblaze says last 4x longer than hyperscaler storage credits.

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Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Backblaze worth up to $100,000 in credits, for startups under 7 years old.

Value: Up to $100K
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program

Up to $100,000 in B2 Cloud Storage credits plus direct access to Backblaze storage experts, no mandatory demos or sales pressure, and predictable pricing. Designed for AI, video, media, analytics, data-infrastructure and gaming startups where object storage is core to the product.

Source: The provider's official program page (backblaze.com/flamethrower) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Seed to Series B VC, accelerator, or bootstrapped Typically under 7 years old Under 100 employees Data-intensive product Global

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Seed, Series A, Series B+
Company age: Under 7 years old
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: One-time credit award; Backblaze says credits last roughly 4x longer than hyperscaler storage credits.
Other requirements: Typically under 7 years old, fewer than 100 employees, building a data-intensive product where object storage matters.

How to claim

How to apply for Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program

What to have ready

Confirmation you were founded within the last 7 years

Steps to apply

1Apply via the Flamethrower form at backblaze.com/flamethrower; applications are reviewed by people, not automated systems.

Good to know: Launched February 2026; venture-backed, accelerator-backed and bootstrapped startups all qualify.

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Source: The provider's official program page (backblaze.com/flamethrower) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Confirmed on November 14, 2026: the page still states “Up to $100,000 in credits”

Value is the headline maximum Backblaze 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

Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program: common questions

How much is Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program worth?

Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program is worth up to $100,000 in credits.

Who qualifies for Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program?

Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program is for seed, Series A and Series B+ startups under 7 years old. Typically under 7 years old, fewer than 100 employees, building a data-intensive product where object storage matters.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program?

No. Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program?

Apply via the Flamethrower form at backblaze.com/flamethrower; applications are reviewed by people, not automated systems.

How long do I have to use Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program, and does it expire?

One-time credit award; Backblaze says credits last roughly 4x longer than hyperscaler storage credits.

Is Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program available outside the US?

Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Has Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read Backblaze's page for it 2 times since September 6, 2026, most recently on October 4, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program's terms over time

We have read Backblaze's page for it (backblaze.com/flamethrower) twice since September 6, 2026, most recently on October 4, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

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