ImageKit Startup Program
ImageKit offers early-stage startups discounted usage-based pricing on its image and video CDN, plus a free tier.
ImageKit Startup Program is a cloud and infrastructure perk from ImageKit, offering startup discount pricing, for VC- or accelerator-backed startups.
- Who qualifies
- VC / accelerator-backed
- Benefit type
- Discount
- Terms
- Verified
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Inside ImageKit Startup Program
Eligible startups get completely usage-based pricing with no monthly fixed costs and exclusive startup rates on every billing component ($0.10 per GB of delivery bandwidth, $8 per 100GB of DAM storage, $8 per 10K video processing units, 3 users included), full access to transformation, optimization and DAM features, automatic AVIF support, and priority support with a dedicated Customer Success Manager and Solution Architect.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- VC / accelerator-backed
- Startup stage
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- While eligible
- Other requirements
- Under 4 years old and relying heavily on images or video; associated with an accelerator, incubator or VC firm on ImageKit's list (proof required); raised up to $20 million or up to a Series B; working website or app; not an existing paid ImageKit customer and no previous ImageKit credits; sign up with a business email.
How to apply for ImageKit Startup Program
- Confirmation of your accelerator / investor backing (a referral or partner code)
- A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
- A live company website or product URL
- 1Submit the ImageKit Startup Program application form with a business email.
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ImageKit Startup Program: common questions
What do you get with ImageKit Startup Program?
ImageKit Startup Program offers startup discount pricing.
Who qualifies for ImageKit Startup Program?
ImageKit Startup Program is for VC- or accelerator-backed pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Under 4 years old and relying heavily on images or video; associated with an accelerator, incubator or VC firm on ImageKit's list (proof required); raised up to $20 million or up to a Series B; working website or app; not an existing paid ImageKit customer and no previous ImageKit credits; sign up with a business email.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get ImageKit Startup Program?
Yes. ImageKit Startup Program requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. Under 4 years old and relying heavily on images or video; associated with an accelerator, incubator or VC firm on ImageKit's list (proof required); raised up to $20 million or up to a Series B; working website or app; not an existing paid ImageKit customer and no previous ImageKit credits; sign up with a business email.
How do I apply for ImageKit Startup Program?
Submit the ImageKit Startup Program application form with a business email.
How long do I have to use ImageKit Startup Program, and does it expire?
While eligible
Is ImageKit Startup Program available outside the US?
ImageKit Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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