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Zendesk for Startups

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Summary

New Zendesk customers with outside funding (Angel to Series B), under 10 years old and fewer than 250 staff get Zendesk free for 6 months, or 1–2 years via partner VCs/accelerators, for up to 50 agents. Discount, not cash.

About this grant

Zendesk for Startups gives new customers free use of the Zendesk Professional Suite and Copilot for up to 50 agents. The standard term is 6 months; startups referred by Zendesk's VC and accelerator partners can get 1 or 2 years.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Brand-new Zendesk subscriber (previous or active paid customers cannot participate)

Has received outside funding (Angel, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A or Series B)

Fewer than 250 employees; companies with 50–249 employees must be referred by a Zendesk partner

Company under 10 years old

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • In kind
  • Software
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Technology

Money can be used for

  • Software

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