Can a bootstrapped startup get Zoom's deal?

Not usually. Pre-Seed to Series A, fewer than 50 employees, affiliated with a Zoom startup partner (e.g. a16z, Sequoia, YC, Pear, Khosla; form also has an Others option), not an existing paid customer.

What does Zoom give startups?

One year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats

This one needs a referral from one of Zoom'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 Zoom partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

Zoom for startups: 1 year of Zoom Business Plus free

Video meetings, chat, phone and whiteboard. What Zoom gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against Zoom's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

This one needs a referral from one of Zoom'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 Zoom partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

Good to know

Limited spots, each application reviewed. Questions to startups@zoom.com.

Questions about Zoom's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get Zoom's deal?: Not usually. Pre-Seed to Series A, fewer than 50 employees, affiliated with a Zoom startup partner (e.g. a16z, Sequoia, YC, Pear, Khosla; form also has an Others option), not an existing paid customer.
What does Zoom give startups?: One year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats
How do I claim it?: This one needs a referral from one of Zoom'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 Zoom partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

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The deal: One year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats
Who qualifies: Pre-Seed to Series A, fewer than 50 employees, affiliated with a Zoom startup partner (e.g. a16z, Sequoia, YC, Pear, Khosla; form also has an Others option), not an existing paid customer
Bootstrapped: Needs investor, accelerator or partner backing
How to claim: Through one of their partners
Category: Productivity & collaboration
Checked: 26 October 2026, on zoom.com

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