Clowdey AWS Credits: $25,000 to $100,000
Clowdey applies for AWS credits for you, free: $25,000 with a pitch deck, up to $100,000 for funded startups. Fill in a 5‑minute form; Clowdey handles eligibility, the application and every AWS follow-up.
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Clowdey is a free service that gets startups AWS credits: $25,000 with a pitch deck, or up to $100,000 if you're funded (Series A or earlier, $250K+ institutional funding, $500+ a month in GPU spend). You spend about 5 minutes on a form and Clowdey handles the application. Credits need AWS approval, after which your account joins Clowdey's AWS Organization and your AWS bill comes through Clowdey.
Available programs
$25,000
Pitch deck tier
For startups with a pitch deck. Clowdey checks eligibility, submits the AWS application and follows up until the credits are approved.
- $25,000 in AWS credits
- No investor needed
- About 5 minutes of your time
- No fee, no commission on credits
Up to $100,000
Funded startup tier
For startups at Series A or earlier with $250K+ in institutional funding and $500+ a month in GPU spend.
- Up to $100,000 in AWS credits
- Series A or earlier, $250K+ from institutions
- $500+ a month in GPU spend
- Covers Bedrock, SageMaker, compute, storage and databases
Best for
Do you qualify for Clowdey?
You likely qualify if
- Your company is under 10 years old
- You have never received $25,000+ in AWS credits
- You have a working website and a company-domain email
- For up to $100,000: Series A or earlier, $250K+ institutional funding, $500+ a month in GPU spend
You won't qualify if
- You already received $25,000+ in AWS credits
- You only have a personal email (Gmail, Outlook)
- You are in a country Clowdey or AWS restricts
Common rejection reasons
- Your website does not clearly show your company or product
- Company documents do not match the application
- Domain or technical checks fail
How to apply for Clowdey
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Fill in the 5-minute form
Sign up at app.clowdey.ai with your company email, AWS account ID and rough monthly AWS spend.
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Clowdey checks eligibility
They confirm which AWS programs you qualify for and how much: $25,000 with a pitch deck, up to $100,000 if you are funded and spend on GPUs.
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3
Clowdey applies and follows up
Allow 5–7 business days on their side, then usually 30–60 days for the AWS review.
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Join their AWS Organization
Once AWS approves, accept the invite. Your AWS invoice then comes from Clowdey with the credits applied, and they see billing only.
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Founders who claim Clowdey commonly pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Clowdey give startups?
Clowdey provides eligible startups with up to $100,000 in credits and resources across its programs.
Does Clowdey take equity from startups?
No. Clowdey's startup credits and perks are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Clowdey?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Company under 10 years old; No previous AWS credits of $25,000 or more; A working website and a company-domain email.
Is Clowdey free for startups?
Applying is free. Clowdey provides up to $100,000 in credits and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Clowdey?
1) Fill in the 5-minute form, 2) Clowdey checks eligibility, 3) Clowdey applies and follows up, 4) Join their AWS Organization. Full steps are on this page.
Is Clowdey free?
Yes. No fee and no commission on your credits. AWS pays Clowdey for bringing startups onto AWS and managing their billing.
Do I need to join Clowdey's AWS Organization?
Yes, once AWS approves your credits. Your AWS invoice then comes from Clowdey with the credits applied. Clowdey sees billing and usage only, not your data, code or infrastructure, and you can leave with 30 days' notice.
Why not apply to AWS Activate myself?
You can. Clowdey finds the programs you qualify for, submits the application, follows up with AWS and helps if AWS already said no.
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