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You.com

AI Tool·Verified Program
Claimable ValueUp to $1,000 in API credits

About this Deal

You.com runs a rolling startup grant that gives up to $1,000 in API credits usable across its Web Search, Contents and Research APIs. Approved startups also get elevated rate limits above the free-tier defaults, priority onboarding with dedicated support, and a shared Slack channel through the Developer Exchange. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the page states most decisions come within 48 hours, but the credits expire six months after they are granted. This sits on top of the $100 in complimentary credits every new API account gets without a card, so the grant is additional budget rather than a renamed free tier.

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Eligibility & Requirements

Venture-Backed & Scaled

Targeted at venture-backed startups scaling infrastructure. Under 25 employees, pre-seed to Series A, work email

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Stage & Funding

Pre-Seed through Series B backed by institutional investors

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Company Domain

Active company website & working product URL

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Corporate Email

Business domain work email (e.g. [email protected])

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Account Standing

First-time applicant to You.com startup tier

Fastest approval with verified company domain email
90%+ Approval Odds

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Approval Index
High Approval

High approval rate (~85–95%). Rapid acceptance for all early-stage & bootstrapped founders.

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