Up to $100,000
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- Under 7 years old, fewer than 100 employees, data-intensive product; VC, accelerator or bootstrapped
Backblaze B2 Startup Credits: Program Explained
Data-heavy startups from seed to Series B can get up to $100,000 in Backblaze B2 storage credits.
Last verified October 29, 2026
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Data-heavy startups from seed to Series B can get up to $100,000 in Backblaze B2 storage credits.
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Best for
AI/ML teams storing training dataVideo, media and gaming startupsBootstrapped teams with large buckets
Do you qualify for Backblaze B2?
You likely qualify if
- Generally Seed through Series B
- Typically under 7 years old and under 100 employees
- Venture-backed, accelerator-backed or bootstrapped (VC not required)
- Data-intensive product: AI/ML, video/media, data infrastructure, analytics or gaming/UGC
You won't qualify if
- Storage is not a meaningful part of your product
- You are well past Series B or over ~100 employees (soft limits)
Common rejection reasons
- Personal Gmail/Outlook address instead of company domain (third-party)
- Thin or placeholder website
- Funding details that don't match Crunchbase/PitchBook
How to apply for Backblaze B2
- Check fit: data-heavy product, Seed-Series B, under 100 staff
- Apply at backblaze.com/startups with funding level and expected storage size
- Wait for human review (third-party estimate 5-20 days)
- Activate B2 credits on your account
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Backblaze B2 give startups?
Up to $100,000 in B2 Cloud Storage credits. Data-heavy startups from seed to Series B can get up to $100,000 in Backblaze B2 storage credits.
Does Backblaze B2 take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for Backblaze B2?
Generally Seed through Series B. Typically under 7 years old and under 100 employees. Venture-backed, accelerator-backed or bootstrapped (VC not required).
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for the main program.
How do I apply for Backblaze B2?
1) Check fit: data-heavy product, Seed-Series B, under 100 staff 2) Apply at backblaze.com/startups with funding level and expected storage size 3) Wait for human review (third-party estimate 5-20 days) 4) Activate B2 credits on your account
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