Fly.io for Startups

Fly.io runs apps as hardware-isolated microVMs. Seed and Series A startups backed by a venture firm or accelerator can get up to $15,000 in credits and a shared Slack channel with the Fly.io team.

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Fly.io for Startups is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Fly.io worth up to $15,000 in credits, for VC- or accelerator-backed startups.

Value: Up to $15K
Who qualifies: VC / accelerator-backed
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Fly.io for Startups

Fly.io advertises $15,000 in credits for startups. Credits are added to your Fly.io organization and apply to usage across Machines, Sprites, Managed Postgres, volumes and bandwidth. They do not cover support plans, compliance packages or Machine reservations. The program also includes a shared Slack channel with the Fly.io team. When the credits run out, apps keep running at standard per-second Fly.io pricing.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Seed Series A VC / accelerator-backed New to startup credits

Funding / backing: VC / accelerator-backed
Startup stage: Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: One-time credits that expire one year after they are added to the organization.
Other requirements: Fly.io says bootstrapped or self-funded companies are not eligible, and that you must not have received Fly.io startup credits before. It may ask for a quick email intro to your investor or accelerator to verify funding. Credits expire one year after they are added to your organization.

How to claim

How to apply for Fly.io for Startups

What to have ready

Confirmation of your accelerator / investor backing (a referral or partner code)

Steps to apply

1Fill out the application form on the Fly.io for Startups page (about two minutes).
2Fly.io says a human reads every application and replies by email within a week; credits
3land in your Fly.io organization.

Good to know: The credits are for startups backed by a venture firm or accelerator; everyone else still gets Fly.io's short free trial.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Fly.io 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 link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and 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

Fly.io for Startups: common questions

How much is Fly.io for Startups worth?

Fly.io for Startups is worth up to $15,000 in credits.

Who qualifies for Fly.io for Startups?

Fly.io for Startups is for VC- or accelerator-backed seed and Series A startups. Fly.io says bootstrapped or self-funded companies are not eligible, and that you must not have received Fly.io startup credits before. It may ask for a quick email intro to your investor or accelerator to verify funding. Credits expire one year after they are added to your organization.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Fly.io for Startups?

Yes. Fly.io for Startups requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. Fly.io says bootstrapped or self-funded companies are not eligible, and that you must not have received Fly.io startup credits before. It may ask for a quick email intro to your investor or accelerator to verify funding. Credits expire one year after they are added to your organization.

How do I apply for Fly.io for Startups?

Fill out the application form on the Fly.io for Startups page (about two minutes). Fly.io says a human reads every application and replies by email within a week; credits then land in your Fly.io organization.

How long do I have to use Fly.io for Startups, and does it expire?

One-time credits that expire one year after they are added to the organization.

Is Fly.io for Startups available outside the US?

Fly.io for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.