90% off year 1,
HubSpot for Startups — 90% tier
- Pre-seed to Series A; affiliated with an approved HubSpot partner or verified VC funding
HubSpot Startup Credits: 2 Programs Explained
VC-backed startups up to Series A get up to 90% off HubSpot Professional/Enterprise in year 1; members of entrepreneurial organizations get 30%.
Last verified October 29, 2026
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VC-backed startups up to Series A get up to 90% off HubSpot Professional/Enterprise in year 1; members of entrepreneurial organizations get 30%.
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Best for
Partner-backed seed and Series A startupsTeams needing Marketing/Sales/Service ProfessionalFounders new to HubSpot paid plans
Do you qualify for HubSpot?
You likely qualify if
- You are a current participant or alumnus of an approved HubSpot partner (VC, accelerator, incubator)
- You have raised pre-seed, seed or Series A (roughly under $20M raised per third-party reports)
- You are a net-new HubSpot customer buying Professional or Enterprise
- You apply before buying a paid plan (discount is not applied retroactively)
You won't qualify if
- You are an existing paid HubSpot customer
- You only want Starter-tier products (excluded)
- You are an agency or services company (directed to the Solutions Partner Program)
- You have raised Series B or later
Common rejection reasons
- Already a paying HubSpot customer
- Agency/service business or Series B+ funding
- Personal email, thin website, or details that don't match Crunchbase/PitchBook (third-party FAQ)
How to apply for HubSpot
- Check eligibility: confirm your VC/accelerator is a HubSpot for Startups partner
- Get your partner's referral link from their Partner Dashboard for instant acceptance
- Otherwise apply for review at hubspot.com/startups (review reported at 14-21 days)
- Buy Professional/Enterprise only after approval; questions to hsfs@hubspot.com
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Frequently asked questions
How much does HubSpot give startups?
90% off year 1, 50% off year 2, 25% off year 3 (Professional/Enterprise); 30% off year 1, 15% off year 2. VC-backed startups up to Series A get up to 90% off HubSpot Professional/Enterprise in year 1; members of entrepreneurial organizations get 30%.
Does HubSpot take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for HubSpot?
You are a current participant or alumnus of an approved HubSpot partner (VC, accelerator, incubator). You have raised pre-seed, seed or Series A (roughly under $20M raised per third-party reports). You are a net-new HubSpot customer buying Professional or Enterprise.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for the main program.
How do I apply for HubSpot?
1) Check eligibility: confirm your VC/accelerator is a HubSpot for Startups partner 2) Get your partner's referral link from their Partner Dashboard for instant acceptance 3) Otherwise apply for review at hubspot.com/startups (review reported at 14-21 days) 4) Buy Professional/Enterprise only after approval; questions to hsfs@hubspot.com
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