$50,000
PostHog for Startups
- Companies under 2 years old with under $5M raised, company email; YC firms get a separate Bookface deal
PostHog Startup Credits: Program Explained
Startups under 2 years old with under $5M raised get $50,000 in PostHog credits for a year plus partner perks.
Last verified October 29, 2026
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Startups under 2 years old with under $5M raised get $50,000 in PostHog credits for a year plus partner perks.
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Best for
Seed teams wanting analytics, replay, flagsYC companies at any batchTeams consolidating product tooling
Do you qualify for PostHog?
You likely qualify if
- Startups: company under 2 years old and under $5M raised
- Startups: not acquired
- YC: any YC batch, under $25M raised, valid YC verification link
- Applying from a PostHog account on your company email domain with billing details added
You won't qualify if
- Using a free or disposable email domain (Gmail, Outlook) — auto-rejected
- Founder or organization already received PostHog Startups or YC credits
- Acquired companies (YC: acquired by a non-YC parent)
- YC alumni starting a new company (YC deal; may apply to Startups instead)
Common rejection reasons
- Free/disposable email domain
- Founding date or funding mismatch found in manual review (credits removed if no reply within a week)
- Duplicate claims across multiple startups
How to apply for PostHog
- Check eligibility: <2 years old and <$5M raised (or YC with <$25M raised)
- Create a PostHog account on your company domain and add billing details
- Apply at posthog.com/startups (YC: app.posthog.com/startups/yc with YC link and Bookface screenshot)
- Get auto-approved, then pass manual review; partner codes arrive in the welcome email
Stacks well with
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Frequently asked questions
How much does PostHog give startups?
$50,000 in credits for 12 months plus ~$12,000 partner perks. Startups under 2 years old with under $5M raised get $50,000 in PostHog credits for a year plus partner perks.
Does PostHog take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for PostHog?
Startups: company under 2 years old and under $5M raised. Startups: not acquired. YC: any YC batch, under $25M raised, valid YC verification link.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for the main program.
How do I apply for PostHog?
1) Check eligibility: <2 years old and <$5M raised (or YC with <$25M raised) 2) Create a PostHog account on your company domain and add billing details 3) Apply at posthog.com/startups (YC: app.posthog.com/startups/yc with YC link and Bookface screenshot) 4) Get auto-approved, then pass manual review; partner codes arrive in the welcome email
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