Tenki for Startups
Tenki sells isolated Linux VMs for AI agents, managed GitHub Actions runners and an AI code reviewer. Approved startups get $10K in free credits and a 1:1 match on credit they buy, up to $40K.
Tenki for Startups is a developer tools perk from Tenki worth $10K free credits, plus 1:1 match up to $40K, open to any startup.
- Value
- Up to $10K
- Who qualifies
- Any startup
- Benefit type
- Credits
- Terms
- Verified
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Inside Tenki for Startups
- Tenki gives approved startups $10K in free credits, added to the workspace as soon as you are approved.
- On top of that, every additional dollar of Tenki credit you purchase is matched 1:1, up to $40K, so buying $40K of credit gives $80K in total.
- Approved startups also join Tenki's Slack community, get office hours with Tenki's engineering team and are invited to Tenki events.
- The page title reads 'up to $50K in credits and grants'.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- Any startup
- Startup stage
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Credit duration is not stated; Tenki says it will confirm the exact terms in the acceptance email.
- Other requirements
- Tenki says it looks at team size, how much you have raised and company age, and wants startups that have not raised beyond Series B. Applying means creating a Tenki account and upgrading from Starter to Team. Tenki says the credit duration is confirmed in the acceptance email.
How to apply for Tenki for Startups
- 1Sign up for a Tenki account, upgrade from Starter to Team
- 2submit the application on the Tenki for Startups page.
- 3Tenki reviews on a rolling basis, usually within a week.
Tenki for Startups: common questions
How much is Tenki for Startups worth?
Tenki for Startups is worth $10K free credits, plus 1:1 match up to $40K. Tenki gives approved startups $10K in free credits, added to the workspace as soon as you are approved. On top of that, every additional dollar of Tenki credit you purchase is matched 1:1, up to $40K, so buying $40K of credit gives $80K in total. Approved startups also join Tenki's Slack community, get office hours with Tenki's engineering team and are invited to Tenki events. The page title reads 'up to $50K in credits and grants'.
Who qualifies for Tenki for Startups?
Tenki for Startups is for pre-seed, seed, Series A and Series B+ startups. Tenki says it looks at team size, how much you have raised and company age, and wants startups that have not raised beyond Series B. Applying means creating a Tenki account and upgrading from Starter to Team. Tenki says the credit duration is confirmed in the acceptance email.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Tenki for Startups?
No. Tenki for Startups is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for Tenki for Startups?
Sign up for a Tenki account, upgrade from Starter to Team, then submit the application on the Tenki for Startups page. Tenki reviews on a rolling basis, usually within a week.
How long do I have to use Tenki for Startups, and does it expire?
Credit duration is not stated; Tenki says it will confirm the exact terms in the acceptance email.
Is Tenki for Startups available outside the US?
Tenki for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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