Lightdash for Startups

Up to $18K in Lightdash credits plus 50% off Lightdash Cloud or Pro for a year, with hands-on onboarding.

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Lightdash for Startups is a databases and data perk from Lightdash worth up to $18,000 in Lightdash credits, for startups under 5 years old that have raised under $7.5M.

Value: Up to $18K
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Lightdash for Startups

Accepted startups receive up to $18,000 in Lightdash credits and 50% off Lightdash Cloud or Pro for 12 months, plus personalized onboarding (kickoff and training calls with the Lightdash data team) and a referral bonus that can extend the 50% discount for another period.

Source: The provider's official program page (lightdash.com/startups) · as of Nov 12, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Under 5 years old Raised under $7.5M Global

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Funding-raised cap: Under $7.5M raised
Company age: Under 5 years old
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: 50% off applies for 12 months, extendable via referral bonus; ongoing program.
Other requirements: Company must be less than 5 years old and have raised less than $7.5M in funding.

How to claim

How to apply for Lightdash for Startups

What to have ready

Proof you have raised under $7.5M
Confirmation you were founded within the last 5 years

Steps to apply

1Apply via the 'Apply to the program' form on the Lightdash for Startups page.

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Source: The provider's official program page (lightdash.com/startups) · as of Nov 12, 2026

Confirmed on November 12, 2026: the page still states “Up to $18,000 in Lightdash credits”

Value is the headline maximum Lightdash 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 program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

Lightdash for Startups: common questions

How much is Lightdash for Startups worth?

Lightdash for Startups is worth up to $18,000 in Lightdash credits.

Who qualifies for Lightdash for Startups?

Lightdash for Startups is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups under 5 years old that have raised under $7.5M. Company must be less than 5 years old and have raised less than $7.5M in funding.

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

No. Lightdash for Startups is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Lightdash for Startups?

Apply via the 'Apply to the program' form on the Lightdash for Startups page.

How long do I have to use Lightdash for Startups, and does it expire?

50% off applies for 12 months, extendable via referral bonus; ongoing program.

Is Lightdash for Startups available outside the US?

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

Has Lightdash for Startups changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read Lightdash's page for it 2 times since September 7, 2026, most recently on October 4, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

Lightdash for Startups's terms over time

We have read Lightdash's page for it (lightdash.com/startups) twice since September 7, 2026, most recently on October 4, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Every startup program change we found this quarter

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