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Datadog for Startups Program

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Up to $20K/year in Datadog credits for early-stage companies, plus a dedicated success manager.

You get enterprise observability (logs, metrics, traces, real-user monitoring) at startup pricing, plus a dedicated success manager and quarterly check-ins. The platform covers 850+ integrations across AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, databases, and more—so you're not bolting together five different tools. You'll also get technical onboarding and training resources. The catch: you need a referral from an approved partner (Y Combinator, Techstars, etc.), and you can't already be a Datadog customer. This is solid if you're pre-Series A and actually need observability; it's overkill if you're still on free-tier logging.

Program details

Tier 1

Datadog for Startups

Provides cost-effective enterprise-grade monitoring with dedicated support, tailored onboarding, and training, exclusively for startups referred by approved ecosystem partners.

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Application difficulty: Medium Benefits: Strong Duration: Ongoing until graduation

Benefits

  • Access to Datadog technical training
  • Dedicated program manager
  • Quarterly progress check-ins
  • Dedicated success manager

Eligibility

  • Must be referred through an approved startup ecosystem partner
  • Funding limit dictated by referred partner
  • Not a current Datadog Customer

How to apply

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    Contact Program

    Reach out to startups@datadoghq.com to express interest and begin the referral process

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Pros

  • ✓ Up to $20K annual credits with dedicated success manager included
  • ✓ 850+ pre-built integrations eliminate custom monitoring setup
  • ✓ Full enterprise feature access (APM, security monitoring, real-user monitoring)

Cons

  • ✗ Requires referral from approved accelerator or ecosystem partner—can't apply directly
  • ✗ Credits expire after 12 months; renewal terms unclear
  • ✗ Ineligible if you've ever been a Datadog customer, even on free tier

Frequently asked questions

What does the Datadog for Startups Program include?
It provides access to enterprise-grade observability tools, dedicated technical support, onboarding guidance, training resources, and integration support across 850+ turnkey integrations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Early-stage startups referred by approved ecosystem partners and not currently Datadog customers are eligible for the program.
What is the process to join the program?
The process involves a partner referral submission, technical needs assessment, a customized onboarding plan, and ongoing quarterly success reviews.
How can I get more information about the program?
Interested startups should apply through authorized partners or email startups@datadoghq.com for more details.

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