Rails Cloud Startup Program

Rails Cloud sells VPS, managed databases, container registry and object storage. Its startup program gives early-stage companies up to $10,000 in credits for 12 months, with no equity taken.

Rails CloudUpdated monthly · checked 13 h ago

Rails Cloud Startup Program is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Rails Cloud worth up to $10,000 in cloud credits, 12 months, for startups under 5 years old.

Who qualifies
Any startup
Benefit type
Credits

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What you get

Inside Rails Cloud Startup Program

Rails Cloud offers up to $10,000 in cloud credits usable across VPS, databases, container registry, object storage and its other services. Credits are valid for a full year from approval and are awarded by stage, from pre-product teams with an idea and founding team to startups with traction, revenue or funding. The program also lists technical mentorship, Rails Auth and Pay API access, and community and go-to-market support. Rails Cloud says it is credits-only and takes no equity or revenue share.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
Any startup
Startup stage
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Company age
Under 5 years old
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Credits valid for 12 months from approval.
Other requirements
Company less than 5 years old building a tech product, with no other cloud credits active and new to Rails Cloud. Revenue or funding is not required.
How to claim

How to apply for Rails Cloud Startup Program

What to have ready
  • Confirmation you were founded within the last 5 years
Steps to apply
  1. 1Create a Rails Cloud account, select Startup as the account type and tell them about your company and product.
  2. 2Rails Cloud reviews applications within 1 to 3 business days.
Good to know: Not available if you already have other cloud credits active, so apply before stacking other programs.
Value is the headline maximum Rails Cloud 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 link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and 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

Rails Cloud Startup Program: common questions

How much is Rails Cloud Startup Program worth?

Rails Cloud Startup Program is worth up to $10,000 in cloud credits, 12 months.

Who qualifies for Rails Cloud Startup Program?

Rails Cloud Startup Program is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups under 5 years old. Company less than 5 years old building a tech product, with no other cloud credits active and new to Rails Cloud. Revenue or funding is not required.

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

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

How do I apply for Rails Cloud Startup Program?

Create a Rails Cloud account, select Startup as the account type and tell them about your company and product. Rails Cloud reviews applications within 1 to 3 business days.

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

Credits valid for 12 months from approval.

Is Rails Cloud Startup Program available outside the US?

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

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