Techstars startup perks
7 live programs on this site have a route for Techstars companies. 2 of them have no public application, so a partner like Techstars is the way in; the other 5 also take public applications. 5 of the 7 official pages state what the Techstars route gets you.
Each row puts the public offer next to the Techstars terms, as written on the company's own page, with the requirements for the Techstars route. Where the page only says a deal exists, we say the terms aren't published rather than guess. See how we verify.
- Programs listing Techstars
- 7
- Partner only
- 2
- Public application too
- 5
- Techstars terms published
- 5
Latest check against official pages: Nov 4, 2026
No public application 2
These programs only accept startups through partners. Techstars is one of them.
Public offer
No direct application
$5,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits for 12 months; $10,000 for 24 months for YC
Techstars offer
$5,000 in credits, valid 12 months
Route: ClickHouse partner accelerators and VCs
- In the program of a selected ClickHouse partner
- Valid verification code from your accelerator, incubator or VC
- Not raised a Series D or later round
Public offer
No direct application
Discounted Weaviate Cloud rate for startups (discount not published)
Techstars offer
Discounted rate on Weaviate Cloud
Route: Accelerator, VC or partner program
- Weaviate Console account with completed organization settings
- Name of the program or VC behind your startup status
- Optional proof or reference may be requested
Public programs with a Techstars route 5
Anyone eligible can apply directly, and Techstars companies can also use the Techstars route shown next to the public offer.
Public offer
$12,000 to $100,000 in credits by tier
Needs funding or a partner
Techstars offer
Partner affiliation can unlock a higher tier, up to $100,000
Route: Aiven for Startups partner network
- Affiliation with an Aiven partner VC, accelerator, incubator or co-working space
- Founded no more than 7 years ago
Public offer
Free US payroll for founders (first 5 seats)
Needs funding or a partner
Techstars offer
Up to $5,000 in Deel credits + free US founder payroll
- Techstars portfolio company
Public offer
$16,000 of MotherDuck for $8,000
Bootstrapped OK
Techstars offer
Offer shared through partner deal books (terms not published)
Route: MotherDuck partner VCs and accelerators
- Startup in a MotherDuck partner's portfolio or program
Public offer
Full partner perks catalogue
Needs funding or a partner
Techstars offer
Signup bonus, free Pry access, dedicated onboarding (2022 announcement)
- Founder in a Techstars accelerator program
Public offer
Discount on Clerk Pro (percentage not published)
Funding rules not stated
Techstars offer
Terms not published on the official page
Route: Y Combinator, Stripe Atlas, Techstars, Seedcamp, Mercury, OnDeck and others
- Membership in a Clerk partner program
Frequently asked questions
How many startup perks are there for Techstars companies?
7 live programs on this site list a route for Techstars companies. 2 have no public application at all, and 5 are public programs that also list Techstars as a way in.
Which of these perks can't you get without a partner like Techstars?
ClickHouse Startup Offer and Weaviate Startup Deal. None of them take direct applications; Techstars is one of the partners they accept.
Can startups without Techstars get these perks?
5 of the 7 take public applications, so other startups can apply on the public terms if they meet the rules; 1 of those also accepts bootstrapped teams. The other 2 accept startups only through partners, Techstars among them.
Do the official pages say what Techstars companies get?
5 of the 7 do. For the other 2, the company confirms the Techstars route but doesn't publish separate terms for it, so the row says only what the official page says.