by Modal Labs
Modal for Startups: free compute credits for VC-backed startups
Early-stage startups new to Modal that have raised from Modal's partner VCs, or more than $1M from any fund, can apply for a one-time grant of free compute credits.
- Approval needed
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About this offer
Modal's startup program gives free compute credits to early-stage companies. The Seed to Series A tier is for startups new to Modal that have raised any amount from a VC in Modal's partner network, or more than $1M from any fund. A separate tier for companies that have raised over $30M or are past Series B (with a partner-network VC) is custom for rapidly growing AI-native companies.
Credits are a one-time grant, and you can't reapply once you've received credits in a given tier. Modal also says startups in AWS Activate can unlock additional Modal credits. Credit amounts depend on the tier and approval.
Who's eligible
- Startups new to Modal
- Seed to Series A: raised any amount of VC from Modal's partner network, or more than $1M from any fund
- Scaling tier: raised over $30M or past Series B, with a VC in Modal's partner network
How to redeem
- 1Go to modal.com/startups
- 2Submit the application with your funding details
- 3If approved, credits are added to your Modal workspace
Terms and restrictions
- Credits are a one-time grant; you may not reapply once you have received credits in a given tier
- Credit amounts vary by tier and approval
- AWS Activate members may unlock additional Modal credits
Terms are summarised from the provider's page and may change. The provider's terms always take precedence.
About Modal
Modal runs Python code in the cloud on GPUs and CPUs, billed per second, for AI inference, fine-tuning, batch jobs and sandboxes.
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