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Rime Startup Grants
Up to 3 months free; $5,000 for YC startups
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Rime's current YC offer provides $5,000 in API credits for eligible YC startups (W24 and later) during the first year, alongside a separate request path for up to three months of free usage.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YC startup API credits | $5K | vc or accelerator | $5,000 API credits for eligible YC startups, first year |
Eligibility
- Bootstrapped founders eligible
- Registered legal entity required
- Company website required
- Business email matching domain
- Separate legal entities can apply independently
Important notes
- The current Rime page targets YC startups from W24 onward for the $5K API-credit offer; the separate up-to-three-month free-usage request is not the same benefit.