Hanzo AI gives VC-backed startups up to $150,000 in credits
Up to $150,000 in credits for models, inference and cloud infrastructure for tier-1 VC-backed startups
The Hanzo Startup Program gives startups backed by tier-1 VCs up to $150,000 in credits across Hanzo foundation models, inference and cloud infrastructure. Teams without venture backing can still sign up for free and pay as they go.
- Eligible plans
- Hanzo AI models, inference and cloud infrastructure
- Eligibility
- For venture-backed startups. An application is required, and the credits program requires tier-1 VC backing such as a16z, Sequoia, Benchmark, Accel, Founders Fund, Khosla, GV or Techstars.
The briefing
Hanzo AI offers its own foundation models, a unified model API, agents, inference and GPU compute, and lets you connect your own GPUs and machines.
What you get
- Venture-backed startups can get up to $150,000 in credits across Hanzo foundation models, inference and cloud infrastructure.
- Creating an account is free, with no subscription or minimums. Add funds and pay only for what you use.
- Techstars companies can mention their batch when applying to get perks matched to their portfolio.
Who can apply
- The credits program is for venture-backed startups and requires tier-1 VC backing, such as a16z, Sequoia, Benchmark, Greylock, Accel, Founders Fund, Lightspeed, Index Ventures, Bessemer, Khosla Ventures, GV or Techstars.
- Teams that have not raised yet can start building for free and apply for credits after they raise.
How to apply
Fill in the form on the Hanzo Startup Program page with your company, stage, investors and planned use. Hanzo reviews applications weekly, and more detail means faster matching.
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