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Modal for Startups

Modal · Serverless GPU

Varies'Thousands' of free GPU credits for Seed–Series A; custom credits for Series B+ (no fixed figure published)

Serverless GPU platform Modal gives new-customer startups free GPU credits plus engineering and go-to-market support, with a custom tier for fast-growing AI-native companies.

Key terms

Must be new to Modal
Seed–Series A: raised from a Modal partner VC, or >$1M from any fund
Scaling tier: raised >$30M or post-Series B, with a partner-network VC
One-time grant per tier; payment method required

Eligibility

Where: Worldwide
Stages: seed, series-a, growth
Min funding raised: $1M
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

Also required

Any amount qualifies if raised from a Modal partner VC (e.g. YC, a16z, Sequoia, Lux)

How to apply

Apply via the form on modal.com/startups with funding details and use case.

Benefit: credits
Equity-free: Yes
Decision time: —
Credit validity: —
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Open

Apply on official site → Check if I qualify

Verified 2026-10-22 · source

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