Decodo Startup Program

Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) sells residential, datacenter, ISP and mobile proxies for web data collection. Funded or accelerator-backed startups can get up to $5K in proxy credits.

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Decodo Startup Program is a developer tools perk from Decodo worth up to $5K in proxy credits, 3 months, for VC- or accelerator-backed startups under 5 years old.

Who qualifies
VC / accelerator-backed
Benefit type
Credits

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What you get

Inside Decodo Startup Program

  • Decodo gives approved startups up to $5,000 in credits for residential, ISP, datacenter and mobile proxies, sized to their expected usage and valid for 3 months from activation.
  • Credits may be released all at once or in parts, with the next part released once you have used 80% of the previous one.
  • Decodo reviews every application within 5 business days and may ask for a short call or proof of funding.
Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
VC / accelerator-backed
Startup stage
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Company age
Under 5 years old
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Credits valid for 3 months from activation.
Other requirements
Incorporated company founded in the last 5 years that has raised at least $250K from institutional investors or is in (or graduated in the last 24 months from) a recognised accelerator such as Y Combinator, Techstars or 500 Global, that uses public web data for its own product, and that is new to Decodo. Individuals, students, proxy or scraping resellers and agencies using credits for client work are not eligible.
How to claim

How to apply for Decodo Startup Program

What to have ready
  • Confirmation of your accelerator / investor backing (a referral or partner code)
  • Your incorporation details (EIN or company registration)
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
  • Confirmation you were founded within the last 5 years
Steps to apply
  1. 1Fill in the application on the Decodo startup program page with your startup details and use case.
  2. 2Apply with a work email on your company domain.
Good to know: Credits expire 3 months after activation, so apply when the project is ready to run.
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Questions

Decodo Startup Program: common questions

How much is Decodo Startup Program worth?

Decodo Startup Program is worth up to $5K in proxy credits, 3 months. Decodo gives approved startups up to $5,000 in credits for residential, ISP, datacenter and mobile proxies, sized to their expected usage and valid for 3 months from activation. Credits may be released all at once or in parts, with the next part released once you have used 80% of the previous one. Decodo reviews every application within 5 business days and may ask for a short call or proof of funding.

Who qualifies for Decodo Startup Program?

Decodo Startup Program is for VC- or accelerator-backed pre-seed, seed and Series A startups under 5 years old. Incorporated company founded in the last 5 years that has raised at least $250K from institutional investors or is in (or graduated in the last 24 months from) a recognised accelerator such as Y Combinator, Techstars or 500 Global, that uses public web data for its own product, and that is new to Decodo. Individuals, students, proxy or scraping resellers and agencies using credits for client work are not eligible.

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

Yes. Decodo Startup Program requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. Incorporated company founded in the last 5 years that has raised at least $250K from institutional investors or is in (or graduated in the last 24 months from) a recognised accelerator such as Y Combinator, Techstars or 500 Global, that uses public web data for its own product, and that is new to Decodo. Individuals, students, proxy or scraping resellers and agencies using credits for client work are not eligible.

How do I apply for Decodo Startup Program?

Fill in the application on the Decodo startup program page with your startup details and use case. Apply with a work email on your company domain.

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

Credits valid for 3 months from activation.

Is Decodo Startup Program available outside the US?

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

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