Up to $100,000
Datadog for Startups
- Series A or earlier, new to Datadog, referred by an official Datadog partner
Datadog Startup Credits: Program Explained
Partner-referred startups at Series A or earlier get up to a year of Datadog with up to $100k in credits.
Last verified October 29, 2026
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Partner-referred startups at Series A or earlier get up to a year of Datadog with up to $100k in credits.
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Best for
Series A or earlier teams adopting observabilityMicroservices teams needing APM and tracingFounders backed by a Datadog partner VC
Do you qualify for Datadog?
You likely qualify if
- You are Series A or earlier
- You have never been a Datadog customer and never received Datadog for Startups credits
- You are affiliated with an official Datadog partner (VC, accelerator, startup community)
- You can activate credits within 30 days of the Acceptance Notice
You won't qualify if
- You are a current or former Datadog customer
- You previously received Datadog for Startups credits
- You have no Datadog partner affiliation
- You are past Series A
Common rejection reasons
- No qualifying referral partner
- Past Series A or prior Datadog account history
How to apply for Datadog
- Check eligibility: Series A or earlier, new to Datadog
- Get a referral from your Datadog partner VC/accelerator
- Apply at datadoghq.com/partner/datadog-for-startups
- Activate credits within 30 days of the Acceptance Notice
Stacks well with
Founders who claim Datadog often pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Datadog give startups?
Up to 1 year free, up to $100,000 in credits. Partner-referred startups at Series A or earlier get up to a year of Datadog with up to $100k in credits.
Does Datadog take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for Datadog?
You are Series A or earlier. You have never been a Datadog customer and never received Datadog for Startups credits. You are affiliated with an official Datadog partner (VC, accelerator, startup community).
Do I need a referral?
Yes for at least one program, usually from a VC, accelerator or partner.
How do I apply for Datadog?
1) Check eligibility: Series A or earlier, new to Datadog 2) Get a referral from your Datadog partner VC/accelerator 3) Apply at datadoghq.com/partner/datadog-for-startups 4) Activate credits within 30 days of the Acceptance Notice
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