Tavily
Tavily for Startups
Up to 100,000 Tavily search API credits for 6 months, plus engineering support, for VC-backed AI agent startups (pre-seed to Series A).
Ways to get it
Apply directly
Up to 100k API credits for 6 months
- Early-stage, VC-backed startup
- Building AI agents or LLMs
Via Tavily VC partners
Via VC or accelerator partner
Expedited approval and program credits
- Backed by a fund in Tavily's VC partnership
Tavily does not publish its partner fund list.
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Eligibility
Requirements
- Early-stage and VC-backed, typically pre-seed through Series A
- Building AI agents or LLMs
Not eligible
No exclusions stated.
How to apply
- 1
Open tavily.com/startups and choose "I'm a startup" in the application section.
- 2
Tell Tavily what you are building; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- 3
If your VC partners with Tavily, mention it, or ask the fund to enroll through the "I'm a VC" tab, for expedited approval.
- 4
Once accepted, use the credits within six months.
Gotchas
- Credits last six months, shorter than the 12 months many API programs offer.
- The stated criteria are for VC-backed startups; bootstrapped teams aren't covered.
- Credits are consumed per request type and advanced requests use more than one, so 100k credits can mean fewer than 100k calls.
About the Tavily program
Tavily for Startups gives accepted companies up to 100,000 Tavily API credits for six months, direct support from Tavily's engineering team, access to its founder and investor network through Tavily x Nebius, and go-to-market opportunities. Tavily is a search, extract, crawl and research API built for AI agents.
The program is for early-stage, VC-backed startups building AI agents or LLMs, typically pre-seed through Series A. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Tavily also partners with VC firms: founders at partner funds get expedited approval and program credits, and the fund gets a single point of contact at Tavily. For comparison, Tavily's pricing page lists a free plan with 1,000 API credits a month and pay-as-you-go credits at $0.008 each; more advanced requests use more credits.
Frequently asked questions
How many free credits does Tavily give startups?
Up to 100,000 Tavily API credits for six months, plus engineering support and go-to-market opportunities.
Who is eligible for Tavily for Startups?
Early-stage, VC-backed startups building AI agents or LLMs, typically pre-seed through Series A.
How does Tavily's VC partnership work?
Tavily extends the program to a partner fund's whole portfolio: founders get expedited approval and program credits, and the fund gets a single point of contact at Tavily.
