GitLab for Startups — Seed Stage
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VariesFree GitLab Ultimate for 1 year (up to 20 seats), then 50% off in year two; dollar value not stated
Externally funded pre-seed/seed startups get a free year of GitLab Ultimate (SaaS or self-managed) for up to 20 users.
Key terms
- Up to $5M in external funding; self-funded startups cannot apply
- New GitLab customers only
- Must provide Crunchbase/PitchBook, VC/accelerator page or other proof of funding
- Year 2: 50% off any tier (up to 20 users); support not included in the free year
Eligibility
- Where
- Worldwide
- Stages
- pre-seed, seed
- Max funding raised
- $5M
- Needs VC/accelerator backing
- Yes
- Needs partner referral code
- No
- Must be incorporated
- Yes
- AI focus required
- No
- Students / researchers
- Not eligible
- Nonprofits
- Not eligible
How to apply
Submit the form at about.gitlab.com/solutions/startups/#form with a public link proving your funding.
- Benefit
- free-plan
- Equity-free
- Yes
- Decision time
- —
- Credit validity
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Status
- Open
Verified 2026-10-22 · source