Stripe Startup Program
Two Stripe programs: Stripe Atlas forms your company and includes $2,500 in Stripe credits plus $50,000+ in partner discounts from Google, Xero, AWS and more; Stripe Startups gives venture-backed companies 12 months of fee credits.
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Quick answer
Stripe offers eligible startups up to $50,000+ in credits and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (pre-seed – series a).
Available programs
$2,500 + $50,000+ in perks
Stripe Atlas
Stripe Atlas forms a Delaware C-Corp, LLC or subsidiary and includes $2,500 in Stripe credits for the first year plus over $50,000 in partner discounts. Atlas costs $500 one-time, then $100 a year; Stripe refunds the fee if you fund Stripe Treasury with $5K within 90 days.
- $2,500 in Stripe product credits (first year)
- Over $50,000 in partner discounts (Google, Xero, AWS and more)
- Company formation: Delaware C-Corp, LLC or subsidiary
- $500 one-time, then $100/year
12 months of fee credits
Stripe Startups
Fee credits for 12 months for venture-backed startups (Stripe doesn't publish the amount). You need proof of institutional funding and an active Stripe account on standard pricing. Review takes 2–3 business days.
- Stripe fee credits for 12 months (amount not published)
- For venture-backed startups with proof of institutional funding
- Requires an active Stripe account on standard pricing
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Do you qualify for Stripe?
You likely qualify if
- Atlas: you are forming a new company and are building an online or online-enabled business
- Stripe Startups: you are venture-backed with proof of institutional funding
- Stripe Startups: you have an active Stripe account on standard pricing in a supported country
You won't qualify if
- Stripe Startups: you are bootstrapped with no institutional / venture funding to document
- Stripe Startups: your pricing is controlled by another connected platform
Common rejection reasons
- Stripe Startups: could not provide proof of institutional/venture funding
- Stripe Startups: account on non-standard pricing or already redeemed a lifetime offer
How to apply for Stripe
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Pick the program
Stripe Atlas is for forming your company (Delaware C-Corp, LLC or subsidiary). Stripe Startups gives fee credits to venture-backed companies that already use Stripe.
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Stripe Atlas: start at stripe.com/atlas
Atlas costs $500 one-time, then $100 a year; Stripe refunds the fee if you fund Stripe Treasury with $5K within 90 days. You get $2,500 in Stripe credits for the first year plus $50,000+ in partner discounts from Google, Xero, AWS and others.
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Stripe Startups: apply at stripe.com/startups
Have proof of institutional funding and an active Stripe account on standard pricing. Review takes 2–3 business days, and approved startups get fee credits for 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Stripe give startups?
Stripe provides eligible startups with up to $50,000+ in credits and resources across its programs.
Does Stripe take equity from startups?
No. Stripe's startup program and credits are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Stripe?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Stripe Atlas: a new startup or an established private business intended to grow an online or online-enabled business; Stripe Atlas: must comply with Stripe's compliance requirements; costs $500 one-time, then $100/year; Stripe Startups: venture-backed with proof of institutional funding.
Is Stripe free for startups?
Applying is free. Stripe provides up to $50,000+ in credits and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Stripe?
1) Pick the program, 2) Stripe Atlas: start at stripe.com/atlas, 3) Stripe Startups: apply at stripe.com/startups. Full steps are on this page.
