Discounted seat pricing
LangSmith for Startups — Build
- First-time customers, VC-backed, $25K+ raised but under $10M
LangChain Startup Credits: 2 Programs Explained
VC-backed startups get discounted LangSmith seats; those backed by LangChain's premier VC partners also get $10K in credits.
Last verified October 29, 2026
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VC-backed startups get discounted LangSmith seats; those backed by LangChain's premier VC partners also get $10K in credits.
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Best for
Teams shipping LLM agents to productionYC and premier-VC-backed AI startupsSeed teams needing tracing and evals
Do you qualify for LangChain?
You likely qualify if
- First-time LangSmith customer
- Build: raised at least $25K seed and under $10M total
- Scale: Series A or earlier, up to $50M raised
- Scale: backed by a LangChain premier VC partner (e.g. Sequoia, YC, Amplify, First Round)
- LangSmith account on your startup domain email
You won't qualify if
- Existing LangSmith customer
- Raised $50M+ (Scale) or $10M+ (Build)
- Raised less than $25K (Build)
Common rejection reasons
- Not a premier VC partner portfolio company (Scale)
- Not a first-time customer
How to apply for LangChain
- Check eligibility: pick Build or Scale based on funding and investors
- Create a LangSmith account with your startup domain email
- Submit the Build or Scale application at langchain.com/startups
- Activate: follow the confirmation email's steps
Stacks well with
Founders who claim LangChain often pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LangChain give startups?
Discounted seat pricing; $10K LangSmith credits for 1 year (2 for YC) plus events, office hours and spotlight. VC-backed startups get discounted LangSmith seats; those backed by LangChain's premier VC partners also get $10K in credits.
Does LangChain take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for LangChain?
First-time LangSmith customer. Build: raised at least $25K seed and under $10M total. Scale: Series A or earlier, up to $50M raised.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for the main program.
How do I apply for LangChain?
1) Check eligibility: pick Build or Scale based on funding and investors 2) Create a LangSmith account with your startup domain email 3) Submit the Build or Scale application at langchain.com/startups 4) Activate: follow the confirmation email's steps
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