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Externally funded startups receive Seed or Early Stage GitLab pricing with deep discounts or no-cost first year on GitLab Ultimate, subject to GitLab approval.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | Varies | vc or accelerator | Pre-seed/Seed up to $5M external funding; new customers |
| Early Stage | Varies | vc or accelerator | Series A/B up to $20M external funding; new customers |
Eligibility
- Registered legal entity required
- Company website required
- Business email matching domain
- Separate legal entities can apply independently
Important notes
- VC/accelerator-backed only; self-funded startups ineligible per FAQ. Requires Crunchbase/PitchBook/YC profile. about.gitlab.com/startups 404; use /solutions/startups/.