Tally for Startups
Discounted Tally Pro for members of a Tally partner. You must be a startup, a member of a partner, and hold a partner code.
Tally for Startups offers up to Discounted Tally Pro to bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed startups with a VC or accelerator referral. Review takes 1–5 business days.
At a glance
About
Tally offers discounted Pro access for startups, but only through its partner network. Tally requires that you are a startup and a member of one of its partners, and that you have received a partner code. There is no direct-application discount.
Tiers
- Free Tally user
- Never paid before
- Partner affiliation
Eligibility
- Startup that is a member of a Tally partner
- Received a partner code
- Free Tally account already created
- Never been a paid Tally customer
- No partner
- Existing paid customer
How to apply
- 1Get partner linkFrom VC/accelerator/community partner.
- 2
What else you get
- Pro features
- Removed branding
What credits cover (and don't)
- Tally Pro
Tactical tips
- Tip 1.Tally free tier is already generous, only upgrade if you need Pro features.
- Tip 2.Ask your partner for the code before you create a paid plan.
Common rejection reasons
- No partner link
Frequently asked about Tally for Startups
Is Tally for Startups free to apply?
Yes. Applying to Tally 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 Tally 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 Tally 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 Tally 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.