Anthropic (Claude) for startups: Up to $100K API credits via partner VCs

How to claim it

1. This one needs a referral from one of Anthropic (Claude)'s partners, such as an accelerator, an investor or a startup community.
2. If you're in a programme like that, ask them for the referral link.
3. Remote Builders isn't a Anthropic (Claude) partner yet. Join Remote Builders (free) and we'll tell members if that changes.

Good to know

Checked 27 Oct 2026: not taking new applications (current cohort full); the page has a newsletter sign-up for the next cohort. Credits work only on Anthropic's own API (Claude Console), not on AWS, Google Cloud or Azure.

Questions about Anthropic (Claude)'s deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get Anthropic (Claude)'s deal?

Not usually. Early-stage founders building on Claude. The $100K tier is for companies backed by a VC in Anthropic's partner network and is claimed through that VC. Applications are closed: the page says the current cohort is full.

What does Anthropic (Claude) give startups?

Up to $100,000 in Claude API credits for startups backed by a VC in Anthropic's partner network, claimed through that VC, plus a Startup Stack of partner discounts and credits worth up to $45,000. Worth up to $100k in US dollars.

How do I claim it?

This one needs a referral from one of Anthropic (Claude)'s partners, such as an accelerator, an investor or a startup community. If you're in a programme like that, ask them for the referral link. Remote Builders isn't a Anthropic (Claude) partner yet. Join Remote Builders (free) and we'll tell members if that changes.

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