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Datadog for Startups (DDFS)
Up to $100K platform credits for 12 months
Referral OnlyVerified — Referral onlyObservability & Engineering Ops
Manually reviewed by our team
Full Datadog platform access via promotional credits for eligible early-stage companies new to Datadog.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datadog for Startups (DDFS) | $100K | referral only | Up to $100K platform credits for 12 months |
Eligibility
- Registered legal entity required
- Company website required
- Business email matching domain
- Separate legal entities can apply independently
How to apply
- 1Confirm eligibility (stage, funding, entity requirements) on the official program page
- 2Use a business email and website matching your legal entity domain
- 3Submit the application via the official apply link
- 4Activate credits within the provider's stated window after approval
Important notes
- Series A or earlier; must apply through an official referral partner (VC, accelerator, or vendor partner). datadoghq.com/partner/network/startups returns 404; use /partner/datadog-for-startups/. Activate credits within 30 days of acceptance.
- Do NOT use /partner/network/startups (404). Current official program page.