Convex for Startups
Up to 1 year of Convex Professional free, with no seat fees and 30% off usage-based fees up to $30k, for startups that have raised under $3 million.
Convex for Startups offers Up to 1 year of Convex Professional free to pre-seed, seed, series a startups, no VC referral required.
At a glance
About
Convex for Startups gives eligible teams up to one year of the Convex Professional plan free. Convex says that includes no seat fees and 30% off usage-based fees up to $30k.
The program is for startups at Series A or earlier with fewer than 20 employees, less than 3 years old, that have raised less than $3 million. You need a company profile on LinkedIn, Crunchbase, PitchBook, or another recognized deal flow platform, and a live website or a product at the MVP stage.
Before you apply, Convex asks you to be on at least the Convex Starter plan with a card on file. Every application is reviewed by a human on a rolling basis. Accelerators, VCs, and startup hubs can also join a partner network to grant their portfolio access.
Tiers
- Series A or earlier, fewer than 20 employees
- Less than 3 years old
- Raised less than $3 million
Eligibility
- Series A or earlier, with fewer than 20 employees
- Less than 3 years old
- Pre-seed to Series A and raised less than $3 million
- Company profile on LinkedIn, Crunchbase, PitchBook, or another recognized deal flow platform
- Live website, or a product at the MVP stage
- Companies that have raised $3 million or more
- Companies 3 years old or older
- Teams of 20 or more employees
How to apply
- 1Move to the Starter planConvex asks you to be on at least the Starter plan with a card on file before applying. Set this up in billing settings.
- 2ApplySubmit the application on the Convex for Startups page, with links to your company profile and any traction or funding announcements.www.convex.dev/startups ↗
- 3Wait for reviewA person reviews every application on a rolling basis, and Convex contacts you once a decision is made.
What else you get
- No seat fees during the program
- 30% off usage-based fees, up to $30k
What credits cover (and don't)
- Convex Professional plan
Tactical tips
- Tip 1.Add your card and move to the Starter plan before you apply, because Convex asks for that up front.
- Tip 2.Include links to funding announcements or traction, which Convex asks for as social proof.
- Tip 3.Ask your accelerator or VC whether it is a Convex startup partner, since partners can grant portfolio access.
Common rejection reasons
- Raised $3 million or more
- No company profile on a recognized deal flow platform
Frequently asked about Convex for Startups
Is Convex for Startups free to apply?
Yes. Applying to Convex for Startups 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 Convex for Startups 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 Convex for Startups 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 Convex 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.