Startup program

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.

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Loved by hundreds of startups

Requirements

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 $2 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.

Pricing

Plans and pricing 

Join hundreds of startups that use Customer.io for their customer engagement needs.

Startup Free
starts at
$0
for 12-months
Startup Free includes everything you need to start sending messages to your customers.
Apply to Startup FreeApply to Startup Free
  • Up to 5,000 users

  • Customer community support

  • Send emails

  • Send SMS, push notifications, and webhooks

  • $1,200 value

Startup +Plus
starts at
$100
per month for 12-months
Startup +Plus includes all Startup Free features and additional technical and onboarding support.
Apply to Startup +PlusApply to Startup +Plus
  • Up to 100,000 users

  • Limited technical support

  • Access to Customer Success webinars

  • Send emails

  • Send SMS, push notifications, and webhooks

  • $12,000 value

Technical support
Partners

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.

Resources

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 initial 12-month deal expires.

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