Zoom for Startups

One year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus (up to 25 seats) for partner-affiliated startups.

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Zoom for Startups is a productivity and SaaS perk from Zoom, offering one year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats, for VC- or accelerator-backed startups.

Value: up to 25 seats
Who qualifies: VC / accelerator-backed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Zoom for Startups

One year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats (up to ~$5,400 value including Meetings, Phone, Team Chat, Whiteboard, Clips and AI Companion), or 30% off first year as an alternative.

Source: The provider's official program page (zoom.com/en/lp/zoom-for-startups) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Pre-seed Seed Series A VC / accelerator-backed

Funding / backing: VC / accelerator-backed
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: One year free (up to 25 seats) or 30% off first year.
Other requirements: Pre-seed to Series A, fewer than 50 employees, affiliated with a select Zoom startup partner, not an existing paid customer.

How to claim

How to apply for Zoom for Startups

What to have ready

Confirmation of your accelerator / investor backing (a referral or partner code)

Steps to apply

1Apply on the Zoom for Startups page; affiliation with a listed Zoom partner boosts acceptance.

Good to know: No equity required.

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Source: The provider's official program page (zoom.com/en/lp/zoom-for-startups) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Confirmed on November 14, 2026: the page still states “One year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats”

Value is the headline maximum Zoom 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.

If you don't qualify

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Questions

Zoom for Startups: common questions

What do you get with Zoom for Startups?

Zoom for Startups offers one year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats.

Who qualifies for Zoom for Startups?

Zoom for Startups is for VC- or accelerator-backed pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Pre-seed to Series A, fewer than 50 employees, affiliated with a select Zoom startup partner, not an existing paid customer.

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

Yes. Zoom for Startups requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. Pre-seed to Series A, fewer than 50 employees, affiliated with a select Zoom startup partner, not an existing paid customer.

How do I apply for Zoom for Startups?

Apply on the Zoom for Startups page; affiliation with a listed Zoom partner boosts acceptance.

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

One year free (up to 25 seats) or 30% off first year.

Is Zoom for Startups available outside the US?

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

Has Zoom for Startups changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read Zoom's page for it 3 times since September 1, 2026, most recently on November 4, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

Zoom for Startups's terms over time

We have read Zoom's page for it (zoom.com/en/lp/zoom-for-startups) 3 times since September 1, 2026, most recently on November 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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