PRODUCT

AWS

Cloud infrastructure and startup hosting credits platform
  • 200+ fully managed cloud services covering compute, storage, databases, and networking
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment
  • Global infrastructure across 30+ regions
  • Access to foundation models through Amazon Bedrock, including models from Anthropic, Meta, and Mistral AI
  • Enterprise-grade security and compliance built in
  • Scales from a weekend prototype to production without switching platforms
AI & Automation Cloud & Infrastructure Operations & Logistics Productivity & Collaboration Security & Compliance
OPENVC PERK

Up to $100K in Free AWS Credits + 20-60% Off

REQUIREMENTS

  • Available to both new and existing AWS customers

  • Exact amount of credits/discount will be advised by our partner.

AWS runs a huge share of the internet, and for good reason. It's the largest cloud platform in the world, with over 200 fully featured services covering compute, storage, databases, and machine learning, and it's the default choice for startups that want infrastructure that scales without a re-architecture every time the company grows.

The catch for early-stage founders is cost. Cloud spend adds up fast, especially once you're running production workloads, and AWS's pay-as-you-go pricing means your bill grows right alongside your usage. That's exactly what the AWS Activate program is built to offset.

Through OpenVC, eligible startups can access AWS Activate credits, from $1,000 up to $100,000 depending on your stage, plus ongoing discounts of 20-60% on select services. It's not free forever, but it buys you real runway to build, test, and scale on real infrastructure before cloud costs start competing with payroll for your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible startups can receive AWS credits ranging from $1,000 up to $100,000, depending on your funding stage and provider connection. On top of the credits, qualifying startups can also access 20-60% ongoing discounts on select AWS services.

You generally qualify if your company was founded within the last 10 years, you're self-funded or have raised through Series B with your most recent round closed in the past 12 months, and you have a live company website. AWS reviews each application individually.

Credits apply broadly across AWS services, including compute, storage, and databases, along with machine learning tools like Amazon Bedrock, which gives you access to foundation models from providers including Anthropic, Meta, and Mistral AI.

Most applicants hear back within 7-10 business days of submitting their application.