LangChain LangSmith for Startups
VC-backed startups get LangSmith (LLM/agent observability) credits and discounted rates for up to a year.
LangChain LangSmith for Startups is a developer tools perk from LangChain worth $10K in credits, for VC- or accelerator-backed startups that have raised under $10M.
- Value
- $10K
- Who qualifies
- VC / accelerator-backed
- Benefit type
- Credits
- Terms
- Verified
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Inside LangChain LangSmith for Startups
- Up to $10,000 in LangSmith credits plus discounted rates and generous free trace allotments;
- Scale tier credits valid 1 year (2 years for Y Combinator companies).
Source: The provider's official program page (langchain.com/startups) · as of Nov 14, 2026
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- VC / accelerator-backed
- Startup stage
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- Funding-raised cap
- Under $10M raised
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Startup Plan lasts 1 year before graduating to the Plus Plan (2 years for YC).
- Other requirements
- Build tier requires being a first-time customer with less than $10M in funding and having raised at least $25K in seed funding; Scale tier available to startups backed by LangChain's VC/accelerator partners.
How to apply for LangChain LangSmith for Startups
- Confirmation of your accelerator / investor backing (a referral or partner code)
- Proof you have raised under $10M
- 1Apply on the LangChain/LangSmith for Startups page.
Source: The provider's official program page (langchain.com/startups) · as of Nov 14, 2026
Confirmed on : the page still states “**LangSmith Credits:**$10K in credits, available for 1 year”
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LangChain LangSmith for Startups: common questions
How much is LangChain LangSmith for Startups worth?
LangChain LangSmith for Startups is worth $10K in credits. Up to $10,000 in LangSmith credits plus discounted rates and generous free trace allotments; Scale tier credits valid 1 year (2 years for Y Combinator companies).
Who qualifies for LangChain LangSmith for Startups?
LangChain LangSmith for Startups is for VC- or accelerator-backed pre-seed, seed and Series A startups that have raised under $10M. Build tier requires being a first-time customer with less than $10M in funding and having raised at least $25K in seed funding; Scale tier available to startups backed by LangChain's VC/accelerator partners.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get LangChain LangSmith for Startups?
Yes. LangChain LangSmith for Startups requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. Build tier requires being a first-time customer with less than $10M in funding and having raised at least $25K in seed funding; Scale tier available to startups backed by LangChain's VC/accelerator partners.
How do I apply for LangChain LangSmith for Startups?
Apply on the LangChain/LangSmith for Startups page.
How long do I have to use LangChain LangSmith for Startups, and does it expire?
Startup Plan lasts 1 year before graduating to the Plus Plan (2 years for YC).
Is LangChain LangSmith for Startups available outside the US?
LangChain LangSmith for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
Has LangChain LangSmith for Startups changed its terms?
Not in our reads. We have read LangChain's page for it 3 times since August 31, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.
LangChain LangSmith for Startups's terms over time
We have read LangChain's page for it (langchain.com/startups) 3 times since August 31, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.
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