Figma Startup Perks
Collaborative design and whiteboarding platform offering startups up to a free year of the Professional plan via accelerator partners.
Quick answer
Figma offers eligible startups up to $1,000 in perks and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (pre-seed – seed).
Available programs
Up to 100% off Professional for 12 months
Figma for Startups
Eligible startups get up to 100% off the Figma Professional plan and FigJam for one year (or 50% off for six months), with unlimited files and Dev Mode.
- Up to one year free of Figma Professional and FigJam
- Unlimited files, team libraries and advanced prototyping
- Includes Dev Mode for design-to-development handoff
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Do you qualify for Figma?
You likely qualify if
- You are a new Professional-tier customer
- You have raised under $10M
- You are affiliated with a partner VC or accelerator
You won't qualify if
- You are an existing Figma Professional customer
- You have no qualifying accelerator or VC affiliation
Common rejection reasons
- No recognized accelerator or VC partner affiliation
- Already a paying Figma Professional customer
How to apply for Figma
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1
Secure a partner affiliation
Figma for Startups requires affiliation with a recognized accelerator or VC partner to qualify.
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2
Apply through the program
Submit your application as a new Professional-tier customer with under $10M raised.
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3
Activate the plan
On approval, upgrade your team to free Professional and FigJam for up to one year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Figma give startups?
Figma provides eligible startups with up to $1,000 in perks and resources across its programs.
Does Figma take equity from startups?
No. Figma's startup perks and credits are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Figma?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: New Professional-tier customer that has raised under $10M; Affiliated with a recognized VC firm or accelerator partner.
Is Figma free for startups?
Applying is free. Figma provides up to $1,000 in perks and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Figma?
1) Secure a partner affiliation, 2) Apply through the program, 3) Activate the plan. Full steps are on this page.
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