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Vultr Startup Program

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Vultr Startup Program for startups: Up to $100K in free Vultr credits

Vultr Startup Program provides up to $100K in cloud credits for Series A and earlier startups — high-performance NVMe compute and bare metal across 32 global locations.

  • NVMe SSD on all compute instances delivers faster I/O than HDD-based cloud competitors
  • 32 global data centre locations including regions AWS and GCP don't cover at startup credit level
  • Hourly billing on all products — granular cost control for unpredictable workloads
  • Bare metal and GPU instances available within credit programme
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About Vultr Startup Program

Vultr Startup Program at a glance

Vultr is an independent cloud provider with 32 data centre locations across six continents -- more geographic coverage than most startup credit programs offer. The Vultr Startup Program provides up to $100K in credits covering Cloud Compute (high-frequency, AMD, and Intel instances), Bare Metal, Managed Kubernetes, Block Storage, and Object Storage. Direct applications are accepted without partner or VC sponsorship. For startups that need global latency coverage -- particularly in regions underserved by AWS (Southeast Asia, South America, Africa) -- Vultr's footprint is a genuine differentiator.

How to apply

Apply at vultr.com/programs/startup. Submit your company information and startup stage. Direct applications are reviewed and typically approved within a few business days. No accelerator or VC referral required.

Who should apply

Apply if

  • You need global compute coverage in regions AWS or GCP serve poorly -- Vultr has strong Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa coverage.
  • You want bare metal access as part of your credit allocation.
  • You need a direct application path without VC or accelerator affiliation.

Vultr Startup credits are best for startups with genuine global distribution requirements or teams that need bare metal access. The direct application makes it one of the most accessible $100K credit programs.

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Capabilities

  • Up to $100K Vultr cloud credits
  • 32 global data centre locations on 6 continents
  • Cloud Compute (high-frequency, AMD, Intel) covered
  • Bare Metal servers included in credit pool
  • Managed Kubernetes (VKE) covered
  • Block Storage and Object Storage included
  • Direct application -- no VC sponsor required
  • Competitive price-per-core-hour vs AWS and GCP

What's included

01

Cover 32-location global infrastructure with up to $100K in credits

Vultr has data centres in regions underserved by AWS and GCP including Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. Startup credits fund global compute deployment without the routing overhead of CDN-only solutions.

$760 value
02

Migration assist

Templates and scripts to move off your legacy tool.

$405 value
03

Renewal lock

Discount carries into year two — verified by us, not the vendor.

$404 value
04

Founder office hours

Quarterly access to product leadership.

$403 value
05

Stack credits

Bonus credits redeemable on partner tooling.

$402 value
06

Annual audit

We re-verify the offer every quarter so it never goes stale.

$401 value

How to claim

  1. Click claim

    Hit the button on this page — opens the partner site in a new tab.

  2. Apply via your VC or accelerator

    Check your investor or accelerator benefits portal for the Vultr Startup Program partner code. Y Combinator, Sequoia, and most Tier 1 VCs have codes available.

  3. Discount applies automatically

    Renewals stay at the same rate — verified by us, not the vendor.

How Vultr Startup Program stacks up

How Vultr Startup Program compares to alternatives across pricing and features
Feature Vultr Startup Program
Free trial 14 days
Cheapest paid plan $0/mo
Annual discount Up to 25%
Refund window 30 days
Setup time < 1 hour
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What members say

“Strong compute, managed services need development”
Simone Ferrara
Backend Engineer
“Vultr covered our Singapore and São Paulo infrastructure needs”
Abdul Kader
Founder
“NVMe performance at Vultr pricing beats AWS EBS by a clear margin”
Chris Nakamura
Infrastructure Lead

Frequently asked

What is the Vultr Startup Program?
The Vultr Startup Program provides up to $100K in Vultr cloud credits for startups at Series A or earlier. It covers the full Vultr product portfolio including Cloud Compute, Bare Metal, Managed Kubernetes, Block Storage, and Object Storage across 32 global locations.
Do I need a VC or accelerator to apply to Vultr Startup?
No. The Vultr Startup Program accepts direct applications from qualifying startups without requiring VC, accelerator, or partner referral.
What are Vultr high-frequency instances?
Vultr high-frequency instances are cloud VMs built on NVMe local storage with high single-thread CPU performance, designed for latency-sensitive workloads. They are covered by startup credits and offer better price-per-core performance than standard cloud VMs for compute-bound tasks.