Persona Startup Program

500 free identity verifications every month for a full year for early-stage startups.

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Persona Startup Program is a security, legal and HR perk from Persona, offering 500 free verifications every month for a full year, for startups that have raised under $5M, no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Persona Startup Program

Eligible startups get 500 free verification services each month for a full year (Government ID with optional selfie; the General cohort also gets 1,000 Relay services/month), then $1 per additional service ($1.50 for the Fintech cohort, which adds watchlist/PEP screening). Includes personalized support sessions and founder events in SF, NYC, and London.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 8, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Under $5M raised Under 50 employees Incorporated startup or SMB

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Startup stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Funding-raised cap: Under $5.0M raised
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: 500 free services/month for 12 months, then $1 per service ($1.50 fintech)
Other requirements: Cohorts: General (gig, marketplace, ecommerce) and Fintech (fintech, crypto, proptech). Eligibility: under $5M funding, under 50 employees, or an independently owned small business.

How to claim

How to apply for Persona Startup Program

What to have ready

Proof you have raised under $5.0M

Steps to apply

1Apply through Persona's Startup Program page.
2Approval is based on use case, business type, and community-contribution potential; the assigned cohort (General or Fintech) determines the included services.

Good to know: Value estimated at 500 services/mo x 12 months x the stated $1 marginal price. Confirmed on Persona's own help-center program page.

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Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 8, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Persona 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.

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Questions

Persona Startup Program: common questions

What do you get with Persona Startup Program?

Persona Startup Program offers 500 free verifications every month for a full year.

Who qualifies for Persona Startup Program?

Persona Startup Program is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups that have raised under $5M, no funding required. Cohorts: General (gig, marketplace, ecommerce) and Fintech (fintech, crypto, proptech). Eligibility: under $5M funding, under 50 employees, or an independently owned small business.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Persona Startup Program?

No. Persona Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Persona Startup Program?

Apply through Persona's Startup Program page. Approval is based on use case, business type, and community-contribution potential; the assigned cohort (General or Fintech) determines the included services.

How long do I have to use Persona Startup Program, and does it expire?

500 free services/month for 12 months, then $1 per service ($1.50 fintech)

Is Persona Startup Program available outside the US?

Persona Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.