Can a bootstrapped startup get Akamai Cloud's deal?

Yes. For-profit startups under 7 years old, new to Akamai Cloud and using it as a primary provider, with at least one of: paid staff beyond the founders, real outside users, early revenue or VC funding.

What does Akamai Cloud give startups?

Rise gives early-stage startups $500 to $120,000 in Akamai Cloud (formerly Linode) credits for the first year, then discounted services in years two and three. Worth up to $120k in US dollars.

Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on akamai.com. Akamai Cloud decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Akamai Cloud for startups: Up to $120,000 in Akamai Cloud credits

Developer-friendly cloud compute, storage and networking, formerly Linode. What Akamai Cloud gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against Akamai Cloud's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

Check you meet the criteria on this page.
Apply on akamai.com. Akamai Cloud decides who's approved, usually by email.
If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

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Good to know

Managed hosting providers, MSPs, system integrators and resellers are not eligible, so client-service agencies qualify only for their own product. Apply with a new account on a company email plus a credit card; reviews take 1 to 2 weeks. Unused first-year credits do not roll over.

Questions about Akamai Cloud's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get Akamai Cloud's deal?: Yes. For-profit startups under 7 years old, new to Akamai Cloud and using it as a primary provider, with at least one of: paid staff beyond the founders, real outside users, early revenue or VC funding.
What does Akamai Cloud give startups?: Rise gives early-stage startups $500 to $120,000 in Akamai Cloud (formerly Linode) credits for the first year, then discounted services in years two and three. Worth up to $120k in US dollars.
How do I claim it?: Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on akamai.com. Akamai Cloud decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

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The deal: Rise gives early-stage startups $500 to $120,000 in Akamai Cloud (formerly Linode) credits for the first year, then discounted services in years two and three.
Worth up to: $120k (US dollars, the programme's maximum)
Who qualifies: For-profit startups under 7 years old, new to Akamai Cloud and using it as a primary provider, with at least one of: paid staff beyond the founders, real outside users, early revenue or VC funding.
Bootstrapped: Yes, no funding needed
How to claim: Apply on akamai.com
Category: Dev & infrastructure
Checked: 26 October 2026, on akamai.com
Listed since: 26 October 2026

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