AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor

Cloudvisor is an AWS partner and authorized AWS reseller that helps startups apply for AWS Activate credits and gives its customers a 3% discount on their AWS spend. It is free to join.

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AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Cloudvisor, offering AWS Activate up to $100K + 3% off AWS, for VC- or accelerator-backed startups.

Who qualifies
VC / accelerator-backed
Benefit type
Credits

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What you get

Inside AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor

  • Startups that bill AWS through Cloudvisor get an automatic 3% discount on all AWS usage and discounted CloudFront rates (Cloudvisor's pages state 50% and up to 90% off CloudFront), plus free consulting and architecture reviews.
  • For AWS Activate Portfolio, which offers up to $100,000 in AWS credits, Cloudvisor says it gives its clients the Organization ID the application needs and verifies their funding status (Seed or Series A).
  • Credits are granted by AWS under AWS Activate's own rules, and Cloudvisor says joining is free and so are the benefits.
Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
VC / accelerator-backed
Startup stage
Seed, Series A
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
The discount applies while you bill AWS through Cloudvisor. Activate credits follow AWS's terms (Cloudvisor's guide states 1 to 2 years of validity).
Other requirements
You become a Cloudvisor customer, buying AWS through its AWS Resell program, to get the discount and its help with credits. For the Activate Portfolio tier Cloudvisor verifies your funding status (Seed or Series A). AWS decides on every credit application.
How to claim

How to apply for AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor

What to have ready
  • Confirmation of your accelerator / investor backing (a referral or partner code)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Get in touch through Cloudvisor's AWS for startups page.
  2. 2Once you are a client, Cloudvisor gives you the Organization ID for AWS Activate Portfolio and verifies your funding before you apply in the AWS Activate console.
Good to know: Read on cloudvisor.co (AWS for startups, AWS Activate guide) on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor: common questions

What do you get with AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor?

AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor offers AWS Activate up to $100K + 3% off AWS. Startups that bill AWS through Cloudvisor get an automatic 3% discount on all AWS usage and discounted CloudFront rates (Cloudvisor's pages state 50% and up to 90% off CloudFront), plus free consulting and architecture reviews. For AWS Activate Portfolio, which offers up to $100,000 in AWS credits, Cloudvisor says it gives its clients the Organization ID the application needs and verifies their funding status (Seed or Series A). Credits are granted by AWS under AWS Activate's own rules, and Cloudvisor says joining is free and so are the benefits.

Who qualifies for AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor?

AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor is for VC- or accelerator-backed seed and Series A startups. You become a Cloudvisor customer, buying AWS through its AWS Resell program, to get the discount and its help with credits. For the Activate Portfolio tier Cloudvisor verifies your funding status (Seed or Series A). AWS decides on every credit application.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor?

Yes. AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. You become a Cloudvisor customer, buying AWS through its AWS Resell program, to get the discount and its help with credits. For the Activate Portfolio tier Cloudvisor verifies your funding status (Seed or Series A). AWS decides on every credit application.

How do I apply for AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor?

Get in touch through Cloudvisor's AWS for startups page. Once you are a client, Cloudvisor gives you the Organization ID for AWS Activate Portfolio and verifies your funding before you apply in the AWS Activate console.

How long do I have to use AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor, and does it expire?

The discount applies while you bill AWS through Cloudvisor. Activate credits follow AWS's terms (Cloudvisor's guide states 1 to 2 years of validity).

Is AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor available outside the US?

AWS credits and discounts through Cloudvisor is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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