PostHog for Startups

Access $50,000 in platform credits for 12 months, plus additional DigitalOcean credits, exclusive startup merchandise, and growth opportunities to help you reach product-market fit.

$50K Credits for Startups

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About this credit.

PostHog for Startups is designed for early-stage companies to scale their analytics infrastructure without heavy upfront costs. Eligible startups must be less than 2 years old and have raised under $5 million, with sign-ups after January 1, 2023. The program provides $50,000 in platform credits valid for one year, a $25,000 DigitalOcean credit through the Hatch program, exclusive merchandise, and opportunities such as startup spotlights and office hours. After the credit period, startups transition to standard plans while continuing to enjoy community benefits.

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The essentials.

Provider

PostHog

Best deal

$50K Credits for Startups

Type

Credits

Value

$50,000 USD

Status

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Benefits & eligibility.

PostHog Startup Tier

$50,000

Receive $50,000 in platform credits, $25,000 DigitalOcean credit, and exclusive startup merchandise for a 12-month period. · 12 months

Benefits

  • $50K platform credits valid for 12 months
  • $25K DigitalOcean Hatch credit
  • Exclusive startup merchandise
  • Access to startup spotlights and office hours

Eligibility

  • Company age <2 years
  • Funding < $5M
  • Sign-up after January 1, 2023
  • Separate program for YC-affiliated startups

How to apply

1
Sign up for a paid plan

Register for a PostHog paid plan on a pay-as-you-go basis to qualify for the program.

Sign Up
2
Complete startup application

Fill out the startup application form to apply for the program credits and benefits.

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Community notes.

YC Endorsement

Cat Li, Product & Engineering Lead at Y Combinator, highlights how PostHog is central to making data-driven product improvements.

Concept Ventures Praise

Oliver Kicks from Concept Ventures emphasizes the value of PostHog for optimizing product analytics for startups.

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Frequently asked.

Who is eligible for PostHog for Startups?

Startups must be less than 2 years old with under $5 million in funding, and must sign up after January 1, 2023. Accounts created before this date may receive other program benefits but not the credits.

What does the $50K platform credit cover?

The credit can be used for events, session replays, API calls, and survey responses over a 12-month period on PostHog's analytics platform.

How do I claim the DigitalOcean credit?

After enrolling in the program, startups can join the DigitalOcean Hatch program and cite PostHog as their partner to receive a $25K credit.

What happens after the 12-month credit period?

Startups will transition to standard PostHog plans with continued access to community events and support, ensuring a smooth transition.

Claim PostHog credits.

Access $50,000 in platform credits for 12 months, plus additional DigitalOcean credits, exclusive startup merchandise, and growth opportunities to help you reach product-market fit.