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Oyster for Startups

Global hiring/EOR discount saving up to $1,200 per team member in the first year, for early-stage or bootstrapped startups.

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Oyster for Startups is a security, legal and HR perk from Oyster, which lets you save up to $1,200 per team member annually for your first 12 months, open to any startup.

Value: Up to $1.2K
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Discount
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Oyster for Startups

Save up to $1,200 per team member annually for the first 12 months on Oyster's EOR (compliant contracts, payroll in 120+ currencies, benefits, tax compliance), with no minimum number of hires.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 6, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Savings apply for the first 12 months from each hire's onboarding date.
Other requirements: Raised pre-seed, seed, or Series A, OR bootstrapped with under 50 employees. Just request the discount at signup.

How to claim

How to apply for Oyster for Startups

What to have ready

A short description of what your startup does
A company email on your own domain

Steps to apply

1Request the startup discount when signing up on the Oyster startups page.

Good to know: Bootstrapped-under-50 path means no funding is strictly required.

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Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 6, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Oyster advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Oyster for Startups: common questions

What do you get with Oyster for Startups?

Oyster for Startups lets you save up to $1,200 per team member annually for your first 12 months.

Who qualifies for Oyster for Startups?

Oyster for Startups is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Raised pre-seed, seed, or Series A, OR bootstrapped with under 50 employees. Just request the discount at signup.

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

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

How do I apply for Oyster for Startups?

Request the startup discount when signing up on the Oyster startups page.

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

Savings apply for the first 12 months from each hire's onboarding date.

Is Oyster for Startups available outside the US?

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