Grow your startup
We’re passionate about supporting small startups because not too long ago, we were one. We want to help small businesses grow using Customer.io as an integral part of their business and messaging strategy.
Loved by hundreds of startups
Startup program requirements
To be eligible for Customer.io’s startup program, you must meet the following qualifications:
Funding
Your business has raised less than $11 million in total funding.
Contact lists
They must be obtained through standard methods, not purchased.
Service
Your business is currently not and has never been a customer of Customer.io.
Plans and pricing
Join hundreds of startups that use Customer.io for their customer engagement needs.
Startup Free includes everything you need to start sending messages to your customers.
Apply to Startup FreeApply to Startup FreeCustomer community support
Send emails
Send SMS, push notifications, and webhooks
$1,200 value
Startup +Plus includes all Startup Free features and additional technical and onboarding support.
Apply to Startup +PlusApply to Startup +PlusLimited technical support
Access to Customer Success webinars
Send emails
Send SMS, push notifications, and webhooks
$12,000 value
Our startup partners
We partner with 150+ organizations, offering you flexibility and diverse opportunities.
Some of our startup partners include:
Y Combinator, Techstars, Segment, Secret, Mercury, GAN, F6S, Seedcamp, Tech For Black Founders, Tiny Seed, TechCrunch, and more.
Startup marketing strategies
Explore use cases and best practices for startup companies.
FAQ
Yes. We keep a card on file for all of our startup program companies. We do this for overages and will also begin charging this card at our normal rate after your Startup Program deal expires.
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