Up to 100,000 API credits
Offered by Tavily · checked October 2026
Tavily gives VC-backed startups building AI agents up to 100,000 API credits for six months; anyone can use its free plan of 1,000 credits a month.
What you get
- Up to 100k Tavily API credits for 6 months
- Direct support from Tavily's engineering team
- Access to founder and investor network (Tavily x Nebius) and go-to-market opportunities
- Anyone can use the free Researcher plan: 1,000 API credits a month, no credit card
Who qualifies
- Early-stage, VC-backed startups building AI agents or LLMs
- Typically pre-seed through Series A
How to apply
- Submit the form on tavily.com/startups (company, website, latest funding round, what you're building)
- VCs can apply for portfolio-wide access via the 'I'm a VC' option
Good to know: The startup offer is for pre-seed to Series A, VC-backed companies. Tavily states it in API credits, not dollars.
Sources
Read in October 2026 from Tavily's own pages. Programs change often; the vendor's page is the final word.
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