Amplitude for Startups (Scholarship)
1 year free on Amplitude Growth plan, 200K MTUs, full product analytics, lifetime discount after.
Amplitude for Startups (Scholarship) offers up to 1 year Growth free + lifetime discounts to bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed startups, no VC referral required. Review takes 2–5 business days.
About
Amplitude Startup Scholarship provides 1 year free on Growth (200K MTUs, all product analytics features) with lifetime discounts after. Separate Tech for Black Founders track (<150 employees, <$30M, US) and automatic qualification for YC/Sequoia/AWS portfolio companies regardless of size.
Tiers
- <$10M funding
- <20 FTE
- <150 employees
- <$30M funding
- US-based
- Portfolio company of YC, Sequoia, or AWS partners
Eligibility
- <$10M funding
- <20 FTE (standard)
- Larger limits for special tracks
- Series C+
- Existing Amplitude paid customer
How to apply
- 1
- 2Wait 48hFast turnaround; scholarship@amplitude.com for questions.
What else you get
- 200K MTUs
- Full product analytics features
- Lifetime discounts after the free year
What credits cover (and don't)
- Amplitude Growth
- Enterprise features
Tactical tips
- Tip 1.48-hour turnaround, fastest scholarship review in the industry.
- Tip 2.If you're a YC/Sequoia/AWS company, you qualify regardless of size, always apply.
- Tip 3.Tech for Black Founders track has much looser limits.
Common rejection reasons
- >$10M and outside special tracks
Frequently asked about Amplitude for Startups (Scholarship)
Is Amplitude for Startups (Scholarship) free to apply?
Yes. Applying to Amplitude for Startups (Scholarship) does not cost anything and does not require giving up equity. Some programs require a payment method on file that activates only after credits are consumed or expire, check the program detail page for specifics.
How long does Amplitude for Startups (Scholarship) take to review applications?
Processing times are shown on the program detail page. Most programs reply within 1–3 weeks. Self-serve tiers (like AWS Activate Founders) can approve in 2–7 days; partner-referred tiers (like AWS Activate Portfolio) usually take 5–10 days.
Can I combine Amplitude for Startups (Scholarship) with other startup programs?
Most programs stack. The "Stacks well with" section on each detail page lists commonly combined programs. A few important exceptions: if you already claimed AWS credits via Brex or Mercury, your direct AWS Activate amount may be reduced.
What is the most common reason applications to Amplitude get rejected?
The top rejection reasons are (1) using a personal Gmail/Outlook address instead of a company domain, (2) having a thin or placeholder website, and (3) mismatched information between the application and Crunchbase/Pitchbook. The tips section on the program page details program-specific factors.
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